Women's T20 World Cup, scheduled from June 12 to July 5, will have Australia, South Africa, India, Pakistan and two qualifiers in Group 1, while Group 2 includes hosts England, defending champions New Zealand,

England will face Sri Lanka at Edgbaston in the opening match of the Women's T20 World Cup on 12 June 2026. Last month it was confirmed that Lord's would host the final of the 12-team tournament, with Headingley, Old Trafford, Edgbaston, The Oval, the Hampshire Bowl and Bristol's County Ground as the other group-stage venues.

(Reuters) -Hosts England will kick off their 2026 Women's T20 World Cup campaign against Sri Lanka at Edgbaston on June 12 while holders New Zealand begin their title defence against the West Indies a day later,