The schedule for the ICC Women's T20 World Cup 2026 is now complete following the conclusion of the ICC Women's T20 Qualifier in Nepal

Bangladesh, who secured their spot in the tournament this summer along with Ireland, Netherlands and Scotland through the qualifying process, will face South Africa at Lord’s in Group 1.

It will be the first time that Bangladesh have played a women’s international at the Home of Cricket, or indeed, in England, and they are set to arrive in buoyant mood after a perfect qualifying campaign which saw them win all nine of their matches.

The match forms part of a double-header on Sunday 28 June as later that day, six-time champions Australia will face India in a heavyweight clash between two sides.

Earlier in the week, the tournament arrives at Lord’s when England host the West Indies on Wednesday 24 June. The two sides met last summer in the T20 format in England, with the hosts winning the three-match series 3-0.

Bangladesh and the Netherlands will be joining Australia, India, Pakistan and South Africa in Group 1, whilst Ireland and Scotland will be competing alongside England, New Zealand, Sri Lanka and West Indies in Group 2.

All the teams involved will be hoping to make it to Lord’s on Sunday 5 July when the Ground hosts the final of the tournament, as it did back in 2009 when England triumphed over New Zealand by six wickets.

ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2026 Tournament Director, Beth Barrett-Wild said: “Huge congratulations to Bangladesh, Ireland, Scotland and the Netherlands for earning their World Cup spots through a hard-fought and competitive qualifying event.

“This Women’s T20 World Cup will bring world-class athletes, elite performances and unforgettable moments to fans across England and Wales. With high-quality cricket at its core, the tournament promises to be an unmissable sporting spectacle that captures hearts and minds, and takes women’s cricket firmly into the mainstream.”

Bangladesh captain, Nigar Sultana Joty, said: “We’re really happy to have qualified for the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2026. I’m incredibly proud of the way the team performed, dominating in every game.

“We have never played in England before so we’re excited but know it’s going to be a big challenge. We can’t wait for the big event and we’re going prepare ourselves with everything we have, play our best cricket and win games for our country.”

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ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2026 Groups

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

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

ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2026 matches at Lord’s

Wednesday 24 June: England v West Indies, 18:30 BST

Sunday 28 June: South Africa v Bangladesh, 10:30 BST

Sunday 28 June: Australia v India, 14:30 BST

Sunday 5 July: TBC v TBC (The Final), 14:30 BST