Bangladesh joins India, Pakistan in Group 1 as ICC releases updated fixtures for Women’s T20 World Cup 2026

Bangladesh will be slotted alongside India and Pakistan in an explosive Group 1 as the International Cricket Council (ICC) on Tuesday announced the completed list of fixtures for the upcoming Women’s T20 World Cup 2026.

The 10th edition of the tournament, which will be hosted in England, will take place from June 12 to July 5 this year, with 12 teams vying for the title in what is the biggest field in the tournament’s history so far.

Bangladesh, Ireland, Scotland and the Netherlands were the final four teams to book their spot at the event, progressing via the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup Qualifier in Nepal last month.

Ireland and Scotland are placed in Group B, along with defending champion New Zealand, England, Sri Lanka and West Indies. Meanwhile, Group A features Australia, India, Pakistan, South Africa, Bangladesh and the Netherlands.

Host England take on Sri Lanka in the tournament opener on June 12, while Ireland and Scotland begin their campaign against each other in an all-European clash at Old Trafford on June 13.

When England face off against Scotland at Headingley on June 20, it will mark the first time that the two teams meet at an ICC event on English turf.

GROUPS

Group 1: Australia, South Africa, India, Pakistan, Bangladesh, Netherlands

Group 2: West Indies, England, New Zealand, Sri Lanka, Ireland, Scotland

SCHEDULE (Timings in IST)

Friday, June 12, England v Sri Lanka, Edgbaston – 23:00 IST

Saturday, June 13, Scotland v Ireland, Old Trafford Cricket Ground – 15:00 IST

Saturday, June 13, Australia v South Africa, Old Trafford Cricket Ground – 19:00 IST

Saturday, June 13, West Indies v New Zealand, Hampshire Bowl – 23:00 IST

Sunday, June 14, Bangladesh v Netherlands, Edgbaston – 15:00 IST

Sunday, June 14, India v Pakistan, Edgbaston – 19:00 IST

Tuesday, June 16, New Zealand v Sri Lanka, Hampshire Bowl – 19:00 IST

Tuesday, June 16, England v Ireland, Hampshire Bowl – 23:00 IST

Wednesday, June 17, Australia v Bangladesh, Headingley – 15:00 IST

Wednesday, June 17, India v Netherlands, Headingley – 19:00 IST

Wednesday, June 17, South Africa v Pakistan, Edgbaston – 23:00 IST

Thursday, June 18, West Indies v Scotland, Headingley – 23:00 IST

Friday, June 19, New Zealand v Ireland, Hampshire Bowl – 23:00 IST

Saturday, June 20, Australia v Netherlands, Hampshire Bowl – 15:00 IST

Saturday, June 20, Pakistan v Bangladesh, Hampshire Bowl – 19:00 IST

Saturday, June 20, England v Scotland, Headingley – 23:00 IST

Sunday, June 21, West Indies v Sri Lanka, Bristol County Ground – 15:00 IST

Sunday, June 21, South Africa v India, Old Trafford Cricket Ground – 19:00 IST

Tuesday, June 23, New Zealand v Scotland, Bristol County Ground – 15:00 IST

Tuesday, June 23, Sri Lanka v Ireland, Bristol County Ground – 19:00 IST

Tuesday, June 23, Australia v Pakistan, Headingley – 23:00 IST

Wednesday, June 24, England v West Indies, Lord’s Cricket Ground – 23:00 IST

Thursday, June 25, India v Bangladesh, Old Trafford Cricket Ground – 19:00 IST

Thursday, June 25, South Africa v Netherlands, Bristol County Ground – 23:00 IST

Friday, June 26, Sri Lanka v Scotland, Old Trafford Cricket Ground – 23:00 IST

Saturday, June 27, Pakistan v Netherlands, Bristol County Ground – 15:00 IST

Saturday, June 27, West Indies v Ireland, Bristol County Ground – 19:00 IST

Saturday, June 27, England v New Zealand, The Oval – 23:00 IST

Sunday, June 28, South Africa v Bangladesh, Lord’s Cricket Ground – 15:00 IST

Sunday, June 28, Australia v India, Lord’s Cricket Ground – 19:00 IST

Tuesday, June 30, TBC v TBC (Semi Final 1), The Oval – 19:00 IST

Thursday, July 2, TBC v TBC (Semi Final 2), The Oval – 23:00 IST

Sunday, July 5, TBC v TBC (The Final), Lord’s Cricket Ground – 19:00 IST

Published on Feb 24, 2026