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The Hindu
10-07-2025
- Sport
- The Hindu
Women's T20 World Cup warm-up games to be played across three venues
Cardiff's Sophia Gardens and the Derby County Ground are among the three venues that will host the Women's T20 World Cup 2026 warm-up games before the showpiece event gets underway on June 12 in England. The third venue is Loughborough University, which is the home of the England and Wales Cricket Board's (ECB) National Cricket Performance Centre. The International Cricket Council (ICC) said in a statement on Thursday that the schedule of the warm-up games will be announced in due course. 'All three venues share a rich cricketing pedigree and have played a part in propelling women's cricket on to the global stage. They will play a prominent role in showcasing elite women's cricket to local fans before the start of the tournament,' the ICC release said. ALSO READ: Harmanpreet credits WPL experience for team's improvement after India wins T20 series in England The expanded Women's T20 World Cup, being played in England and Wales, will see 12 teams compete for the trophy that is currently held by New Zealand. A total of 33 games will be played at seven venues across the 24-day competition, before the final takes place at Lord's on July 5. Eight countries have already secured a place in the global event and the final four participants will come through the Women's T20 World Cup Qualifier next year. Some of the iconic grounds that will host the tournament are Old Trafford Cricket Ground (Manchester), Headingley (Leeds), The Hampshire Bowl (Southampton) and the Bristol County Ground.
United News of India
10-07-2025
- Sport
- United News of India
Warm-up venues confirmed for ICC Women's T20 World Cup 2026
Dubai, July 10 (UNI) Cardiff's Sophia Gardens, Derby County Ground and Loughborough University will all host warm-up fixtures ahead of the 2026 edition of the Women's T20 World Cup that commences in Birmingham on June 12 2026. While the exact details of the warm-up fixtures are yet to be released, the three venues- that are rich in cricketing pedigree and have played a major role in enhancing the profile of women's cricket in recent times- will all host matches prior to the 10th edition of the T20 World Cup that will be hosted by England and Wales next year. Eight of the 12 teams that will compete in the expanded T20 World Cup have already been determined, with the final four sides to be locked in once the Women's T20 World Cup Qualifier has been completed early next year. The 12 sides will battle it out in 33 matches across 24 days and at seven venues in England and Wales in 2026 and all teams will be aiming to match the exploits of New Zealand when the White Ferns won their first T20 World Cup title in Dubai last year. The fixtures and the groups for the T20 World Cup were revealed last month, with England to host Sri Lanka in the tournament opener in Birmingham on June 12 ahead of the final at Lord's on July 5. Group 1 features multiple-time champions Australia, 2024 finalists South Africa, Asian heavyweights India and Pakistan, along with two teams from the Global Qualifier. Group 2 includes hosts England, defending champions New Zealand, Sri Lanka, former winners West Indies and the other two teams from the Global Qualifier. The seven venues that will be used during the event are Edgbaston, Hampshire Bowl, Headingley, Old Trafford, The Oval, Bristol County Ground and Lord's. UNI RKM
Hans India
10-07-2025
- Sport
- Hans India
Sophia Gardens, Derby and Loughborough named as warm-up venues for ICC Women's T20 WC 2026
London: Three well-known cricket venues in England and Wales – Sophia Gardens in Cardiff, Derby County Ground and Loughborough University – have been confirmed as warm-up match hosts for the ICC Women's T20 World Cup 2026. These grounds will stage key preparatory games ahead of the tournament's official start on June 12, 2026 when the first match will be played at Edgbaston. All three venues have a strong history of supporting women's cricket and will now play a key role in showcasing top-level talent before the tournament begins. Loughborough, which houses the ECB's National Cricket Performance Centre, has long been at the heart of England's player development. Sophia Gardens and Derby have also hosted important women's international matches in recent years. Tournament Director Beth Barrett-Wild welcomed the addition of the three venues, saying, "We're thrilled to welcome Sophia Gardens, Derby County Ground, and Loughborough University to the roster of incredible venues that will host the tournament next summer. The ICC Women's T20 World Cup 2026 provides an unparalleled opportunity to really shine a spotlight on the excellence in our sport and to launch women's cricket firmly into the mainstream.' The warm-up games will give local fans an early chance to see world-class players in action as the 12 participating nations gear up for the main event. The full schedule for these matches will be announced in the coming months. The 2026 edition of the ICC Women's T20 World Cup will feature 33 matches across seven iconic venues over 24 days, concluding with the final at Lord's on July 5. Eight teams have already qualified, while the remaining four spots will be filled through the Women's T20 World Cup Qualifier next year.
Int'l Cricket Council
10-07-2025
- Sport
- Int'l Cricket Council
ICC Women's T20 World Cup 2026 warm-up venues announced
Three elite cricket venues were today added to the list of grounds that will play their part in the ICC Women's T20 World Cup 2026 in England and Wales next year. Cardiff's Sophia Gardens, Derby County Ground and Loughborough University – home of the ECB's National Cricket Performance Centre – will play host to a range of warm-up matches before the tournament gets underway on 12 June 2026. All three venues share a rich cricketing pedigree and have played a part in propelling women's cricket on to the global stage. They will play a prominent role in showcasing elite women's cricket to local fans before the start of the tournament. The warm-up matches, the full schedule of which will be revealed in due course, will see the best in the world go head-to-head as they prepare for next summer's groundbreaking tournament. The expanded ICC Women's T20 World Cup 2026 will see 12 teams compete for the prestigious trophy that is currently held by New Zealand. In all, 33 matches will be played at seven iconic venues across the 24-day competition, before the final takes place at Lord's on 5 July. Eight countries are already sure of their place, with the final four participants to be decided through a Women's T20 World Cup Qualifier next year. England and Wales were awarded hosting rights for the ICC Women's T20 World Cup 2026 in 2022, with the seven host venues selected subsequently following evaluation of various criteria. Fans can gain priority access to tickets for the tournament by signing up to receive exclusive information on how to buy or by visiting
Business Recorder
02-06-2025
- Sport
- Business Recorder
Women's T20 World Cup 2026: dates, venues for key fixtures revealed
The International Cricket Council (ICC) on Monday released the schedule for key fixtures of the ICC Women's T20 World Cup 2026. England will host the tournament from June 12 to July 5. The tournament will span 24 days, with 33 matches scheduled across seven iconic venues in England. The much-anticipated opening match will take place at Edgbaston in Birmingham on 12 June, featuring hosts England. Lord's to host Women's T20 World Cup final in 2026 Both semi-finals are set to be played at The Oval in London on 30 June and 2 July, while the grand final will be staged at Lord's Cricket Ground on 5 July, a venue steeped in cricketing history. The venues selected for the event include: Edgbaston, Birmingham Old Trafford, Manchester Headingley, Leeds The Hampshire Bowl, Southampton Bristol County Ground, Bristol The Oval, London Lord's, London This will be the biggest-ever edition of the ICC Women's T20 World Cup, with 12 teams vying for the coveted title. Eight teams have already secured their spots: England (hosts), Australia, India, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, South Africa, West Indies, and defending champions New Zealand. The remaining four teams will qualify through the ICC Women's T20 World Cup Qualifier to be held in 2025. The announcement marks a major milestone for women's cricket, as the sport continues to grow in popularity and reach new audiences globally.
