The International Cricket Council (ICC) has announced the schedule of the Women's T20 World Cup 2026 a year ago. According to a schedule announced on Wednesday, the Indian team will launch its campaign against Pakistan at Edgbaston on June 14.
The starting match of the tournament will be played on the ground between host England and Sri Lanka on June 12. The final match of the tournament will be played on July 5. 12 teams will participate in the tournament and a total of 33 matches will be played.
New Zealand won the last T20 World Cup title by beating South Africa by 32 runs.
12 teams were divided into two groups, India was kept in Group-A The 12 teams participating in the T20 World Cup are divided into two groups. Group-A has India, Pakistan, Australia and South Africa. Group B has England, New Zealand, Sri Lanka and West Indies. The remaining two teams from both groups will come from the global qualifier.
The final will be played at Lords on July 5 The top 2 teams from each group will reach the semifinals. The two semifinal matches will be played at Oval on June 30 and July 2 and the final match will be played at Lords on July 5. The 24 -day tournament will be played on 7 grounds. These include Egbaston, Hampshire Bowl, Headingley, Old Trafford, The Oval, Bristol County Ground and Lords.
English captain Natalie Saver-Brunt said- This World Cup will be memorable England captain Net Sever-Brunt said, “The World Cup is always special, but this cup looks different, it really has the power to change the game. This is a great opportunity for our game and a great opportunity to inspire young people and attract fans across the country.
Playing for the biggest trophy against the best team in the world is going to be a truly memorable event. I am very excited to be part of it. The tournament will not only give fans across the country to see famous cricketers live, but it will also bring permanent change by inspired women and girls to join cricket. “
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