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Business Recorder
7 days ago
- 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.
Hindustan Times
19-05-2025
- Sport
- Hindustan Times
Nepal, Thailand secure berth in Women's T20WC 2026 Qualifier
New Delhi [India], : Asia's entrants for the upcoming 2026 ICC Women's T20 World Cup Qualifier have been locked, following victories in the final phase of regional qualifying, which confirmed that Thailand and Nepal progressed through. Both teams, along with UAE, featured in a Super Three contest, which would've seen the top two sides in the group make it to the Global Qualifier. Nepal completed the chase of UAE's 114 in the final over to confirm their progress on Monday, joining Thailand, who also secured their berth to the next round. Coming to the fixture, after electing to field against the UAE in Bangkok, Nepal kept a check on the Emiratis' scoring rate. Despite Esha Oza's patient 39, the Middle East side could manage just 114/7 in the 20-over mark. Manisha Upadhyay played a starring role after returning with figures of 4/20 with the ball. Nepal were clinical with the bat, and never lost sight of the target despite setbacks. Nepal sealed their five-wicket triumph in the 20th over, with skipper Indu Barma and Rubina Chhetry chipping in with important contributions. Naruemol Chaiwai's Thailand side defeated the Emiratis earlier on Sunday. With Thailand's match against Nepal the only remaining fixture, neither side can be overtaken on the points tally. Thailand's win over UAE was a dominant display from the South-East Asian side, who hammered 144/5 in the first innings, courtesy of Natthakan Chantham's blazing exploits, and Nattaya Boochatham's steady contribution. The UAE lost Esha Oza early and were never in contention in the chase thereafter, finishing at 90/5. Thailand and Nepal join Bangladesh and Scotland at the Global Qualifier, who made it to the event via their participation at the last ICC Women's T20 World Cup, as well as the United States, who claimed victory in the Americas Qualifier, which was held in Argentina back in March. Two Global Qualifier spots are available through both upcoming Europe and Africa Qualifiers, with one place up for grabs in East Asia-Pacific action. The top four teams at the Global Qualifier will progress to the marquee tournament which will be held in England and Wales, with the hosts joined by Australia, India, New Zealand, South Africa, West Indies, Pakistan and Sri Lanka.
NDTV
01-05-2025
- Sport
- NDTV
Lord's To Host 2026 Women's T20 World Cup Final
The iconic Lord's Cricket Ground will host the final of the expanded Women's T20 World Cup on July 5 next year, the International Cricket Council announced on Thursday. The 12-team tournament will begin on June 12 and feature 33 matches, culminating in a grand finale at Lord's, which also hosted the final of the 2017 Women's ODI World Cup. In addition to Lord's, six other venues will stage matches, including Old Trafford, Headingley, Edgbaston, The Oval, Hampshire Bowl, and the Bristol County Ground. The tournament will feature two groups followed by a knockout stage. The detailed schedule will be announced in due course. Eight teams, including Australia, England, India, New Zealand, South Africa and West Indies, have already qualified. The remaining four spots will be decided through the ICC Women's T20 World Cup Qualifier in 2025. "The United Kingdom's rich diversity has always shown passionate support for all teams," ICC Chair Jay Shah said. "The sell-out Women's Cricket World Cup final at Lord's in 2017 remains a landmark in the rise of the women's game, and I cannot think of a more fitting stage for the final.' As we turn our focus to preparing for the tournament, we are excited by the promise of thrilling T20 action that will not only captivate fans here but also serve as a showcase for cricket's return on the Olympic stage in Los Angeles 2028," he added. The ICC's global women's events have been on an ascendancy since the ICC Women's Cricket World Cup 2017 with an increase in spectators' attendance at venues and more viewership across broadcast and digital platforms. The ICC Women's T20 World Cup 2020 final between Australia and India in Melbourne saw a record 86,174 spectators in attendance, while the finals of the subsequent T20 World Cups in Cape Town (2023) and Dubai (2024) were also sold out in markets where women's cricket had never been ticketed before. ECB Chief Executive Richard Gould said: 'We are hugely excited for the ICC Women's T20 World Cup 2026, and thrilled to be able to confirm the seven iconic venues that will host the tournament. 'It is of course extra special to announce that the final will be taking place at Lord's. It is one of the finest venues in world cricket and every cricketer dreams of being part of occasions like a World Cup final at Lord's." (Except for the headline, this story has not been edited by NDTV staff and is published from a syndicated feed.)
Int'l Cricket Council
01-05-2025
- Sport
- Int'l Cricket Council
Lord's to host final of ICC Women's T20 World Cup 2026
Six other top-class venues confirmed for expanded 12-team tournament that will see a total of 33 matches played over 24 days Videos and photographs from a launch event as well as a graphic will be available for editorial use in the ICC Online Media Zone If you want to buy tickets for the tournament, please register your interest here . The final of the ICC Women's T20 World Cup 2026 will be held at Lord's on Sunday 5 July, it was announced ahead of a launch event today at the iconic London venue which will be attended by some of the top names of British women's sport. Lord's, which was also the venue for the thrilling final of the ICC Women's Cricket World Cup between England and India in 2017, is one of seven venues confirmed for the ICC Women's T20 World Cup 2026, alongside Old Trafford Cricket Ground, Headingley, Edgbaston, Hampshire Bowl, The Oval and Bristol County Ground. The tournament kicks off on Friday 12 June before culminating at Lord's, 33 fixtures and 24 days later, showcasing the best of the global women's game and seeking to take women's cricket into the mainstream. An expanded competition will see 12 teams descend on England and Wales to compete for the prestigious trophy that is currently held by New Zealand. The schedule of the tournament, which will see teams competing in two groups before the knockout stage, will be announced in due course. 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. The official launch of the tournament at Lord's will feature some of the biggest names in British women's sport, including England Head Coach Charlotte Edwards, England stars Tammy Beaumont, Sophia Dunkley, Sophie Ecclestone and Lauren Bell, and England rugby player Ellie Kildunne*.* It will set out a vision for the tournament to be a sporting spectacle which can accelerate equality in cricket and change the game for good, taking women's cricket into the mainstream permanently. The International Cricket Council (ICC) Chair Jay Shah and the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) Chief Executive Richard Gould welcomed the confirmation of the venues. ICC Chair Jay Shah said: 'The confirmation of venues represents a defining moment as we build towards the ICC Women's T20 World Cup 2026. This tournament will bring together the world's finest players in a celebration of skill, spirit and sportsmanship. 'The United Kingdom's rich diversity has always shown passionate support for all teams, something we witnessed so memorably at past events. The sell-out Women's Cricket World Cup final at Lord's in 2017 remains a landmark in the rise of the women's game, and I cannot think of a more fitting stage for the final.' 'As we turn our focus to preparing for the tournament, we are excited by the promise of thrilling T20 action that will not only captivate fans here but also serve as a showcase for cricket's return on the Olympic stage in Los Angeles 2028.' ECB Chief Executive Richard Gould said: 'We are hugely excited for the ICC Women's T20 World Cup 2026, and thrilled to be able to confirm the seven iconic venues that will host the tournament. 'It is of course extra special to announce that the final will be taking place at Lord's. It is one of the finest venues in world cricket and every cricketer dreams of being part of occasions like a World Cup final at Lord's. 'This will be the biggest women's cricket event ever staged in England and Wales and is undoubtedly an opportunity to take the game to more people than ever before and welcome in new fans – young and old. 'Crucially though this isn't just about scale, it's about providing a world-class experience for players, fans and broadcasters alike, ensuring that the tournament reflects the elite performance of the players on the pitch. 'We want this competition to be part of a long-term movement, and not just a single moment in time. This World Cup will grow a new generation of fans who didn't grow up with women's cricket but will never imagine sport without it.' The ICC's global women's events have been on an ascendancy since the ICC Women's Cricket World Cup 2017 with increased attendances at venues and more viewership across broadcast and digital platforms. The ICC Women's T20 World Cup 2020 final between Australia and India in Melbourne saw a record 86,174 spectators in attendance while the finals of the subsequent T20 World Cups in Cape Town (2023) and Dubai (2024) were also sold out in markets where women's cricket had never been ticketed before.
Hindustan Times
01-05-2025
- Sport
- Hindustan Times
Lord's to host 2026 Women's T20 World Cup final
Dubai, The iconic Lord's Cricket Ground will host the final of the expanded Women's T20 World Cup on July 5 next year, the International Cricket Council announced on Thursday. The 12-team tournament will begin on June 12 and feature 33 matches, culminating in a grand finale at Lord's, which also hosted the final of the 2017 Women's ODI World Cup. In addition to Lord's, six other venues will stage matches, including Old Trafford, Headingley, Edgbaston, The Oval, Hampshire Bowl, and the Bristol County Ground. The tournament will feature two groups followed by a knockout stage. The detailed schedule will be announced in due course. Eight teams, including Australia, England, India, New Zealand, South Africa and West Indies, have already qualified. The remaining four spots will be decided through the ICC Women's T20 World Cup Qualifier in 2025. "The United Kingdom's rich diversity has always shown passionate support for all teams," ICC Chair Jay Shah said. "The sell-out Women's Cricket World Cup final at Lord's in 2017 remains a landmark in the rise of the women's game, and I cannot think of a more fitting stage for the final.' As we turn our focus to preparing for the tournament, we are excited by the promise of thrilling T20 action that will not only captivate fans here but also serve as a showcase for cricket's return on the Olympic stage in Los Angeles 2028," he added. The ICC's global women's events have been on an ascendancy since the ICC Women's Cricket World Cup 2017 with an increase in spectators' attendance at venues and more viewership across broadcast and digital platforms. The ICC Women's T20 World Cup 2020 final between Australia and India in Melbourne saw a record 86,174 spectators in attendance, while the finals of the subsequent T20 World Cups in Cape Town and Dubai were also sold out in markets where women's cricket had never been ticketed before. ECB Chief Executive Richard Gould said: 'We are hugely excited for the ICC Women's T20 World Cup 2026, and thrilled to be able to confirm the seven iconic venues that will host the tournament. 'It is of course extra special to announce that the final will be taking place at Lord's. It is one of the finest venues in world cricket and every cricketer dreams of being part of occasions like a World Cup final at Lord's."
