The official match schedule for the 2026 ICC Women’s T20 World Cup has been announced by the International Cricket Council (ICC) on June 18. The tournament will take place in England from June 12 to July 5, 2026, across seven prominent venues. A total of 33 matches will be contested, with teams divided into two groups for the initial round. Group A will include Australia, South Africa, India, Pakistan, and two teams from the qualifying stage. Group B, featuring Sri Lanka, will also include the West Indies, New Zealand, host nation England, and two other qualifying teams. Notably, Sri Lanka will play the opening match of the tournament against England on June 12 at the historic Edgbaston Cricket Ground, marking a significant kickoff to the global competition.
Following the opening game, Sri Lanka is scheduled to play against New Zealand on June 16 at Hampshire, and then face the West Indies on June 21 in Bristol. Their next group-stage match will also be held in Bristol on June 23, before wrapping up the group phase with a final match on June 26 at Old Trafford. The semi-finals are planned for June 30 and July 2, with the grand final match scheduled for July 5 at the world-famous Lord's Cricket Ground in London.
This World Cup promises thrilling cricket action, and Sri Lanka’s women’s team will be looking to make a strong impression on the world stage. With exciting fixtures, competitive matchups, and a prestigious final at Lord’s, the 2026 Women’s T20 World Cup is shaping up to be a tournament to remember.