The Women in Blue have geared up for the Women’s T20 World Cup 2026. They enter the tournament as one of the favourites.
This favourites tag comes on the back of their title-winning ODI World Cup campaign in 2025. Now they will look to add the T20 World Cup to their trophy cabinet.
Here’s all you need to know about India’s schedule for the Women’s T20 World Cup 2026.
When does India start their Women’s T20 World Cup 2026 campaign?
The Women in Blue will kick off the tournament on June 14, 2026. They will face Pakistan straight up in Birmingham. The fixture starts at 2:30 PM local time (7:00 PM IST).
How many matches will India play?
India are in Group 1, along with Australia, Bangladesh, Pakistan, the Netherlands and South Africa. So they will face each of these five opponents once, playing five fixtures in the group stage.
Where will India play their matches?
India will travel to four venues across England to play their group stage fixtures. They have two games in Manchester and one each in Birmingham, Leeds and Lord’s.
Here are the venues:
- Edgbaston, Birmingham
- Headingley, Leeds
- Lord’s, London
- Old Trafford, Manchester
Ongoing & Upcoming Series Schedule:
India’s Domestic Cricket Schedule 2025-26
New Zealand Schedule for 2025-26 Home Season
New Zealand vs South Africa T20I Series 2026 Schedule
World Test Championship (WTC) 2025-27 Full Schedule
Indian Men’s Cricket Team 2026 Schedule
Indian Women’s Cricket Team 2026 Schedule
Australia Men’s Cricket Team 2026 Schedule
England Men’s Cricket Team 2026 Schedule
England 2026 Home Season Schedule
South Africa Men’s Cricket Team 2026 Schedule
South Africa 2026-27 Home Season Schedule
New Zealand Men’s Cricket Team 2026 Schedule
Pakistan Men’s Cricket Team 2026 Schedule
India’s ODI Schedule Till 2027 Cricket World Cup
Australia’s ODI Schedule Till 2027 Cricket World Cup
South Africa’s ODI Schedule Till 2027 Cricket World Cup
England’s ODI Schedule Till 2027 Cricket World Cup
What’s India’s complete schedule for the Women’s T20 World Cup 2026?
After the Pakistan game, India will take on the Netherlands on June 17 in Leeds. They will then travel to Manchester for their third match against South Africa on June 20.
The Women in Blue will remain in Manchester for their next fixture against Bangladesh on June 25. India will wrap up their group stage against Australia on June 28 at Lord’s.
India’s Women’s T20 World Cup Schedule
| Date | Match | Venue | Time (Local/IST) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 14, 2026 | India vs Pakistan | Birmingham | 2:30 PM/7:00 PM |
| Jun 17, 2026 | India vs Netherlands | Leeds | 2:30 PM/7:00 PM |
| Jun 20, 2026 | India vs South Africa | Manchester | 2:30 PM/7:00 PM |
| Jun 25, 2026 | India vs Bangladesh | Manchester | 2:30 PM/7:00 PM |
| Jun 28, 2026 | India vs Australia | Lord’s | 2:30 PM/7:00 PM |
What’s India’s squad for the Women’s T20 World Cup 2026?
Harmanpreet Kaur is set to lead India in yet another ICC event. Smriti Mandhana will be her deputy.
The Kaur-led side has an experienced batting lineup, featuring Shafali Varma, Jemimah Rodrigues, Richa Ghosh and Yastika Bhatia.
The pace department, too, has enough experience, with Renuka Singh leading the attack. Arundhati Reddy and Kranti Gaud will assist her with the ball.
Deepti Sharma, meanwhile, will spearhead the spin department, which also has Shreyanka Patil and Shree Charani.
India’s squad for the Women’s T20 World Cup 2026:
Harmanpreet Kaur (c), Smriti Mandhana (vc), Shafali Verma, Jemimah Rodrigues, Deepti Sharma, Richa Ghosh (wk), Arundhati Reddy, Renuka Singh, Kranti Gaud, Shree Charani, Shreyanka Patil, Bharti Fulmali, Yastika Bhatia (wk), Nandani Sharma, Radha Yadav
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