Kamal Ghorui
England have officially revealed their squad for the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2026, with Nat Sciver-Brunt set to lead the side in a highly anticipated home tournament. The competition, scheduled to be played across England and Wales later this year, presents a golden opportunity for the hosts to reclaim global glory.The 2026 ICC Women’s T20 World Cup is scheduled to take place from 12 June to 5 July 2026 in England and Wales. This tenth edition of the tournament will be the first to feature an expanded field of 12 teams competing in 33 matches. The 12 teams are divided into two groups of six for the initial round-robin stage:
| Group A | Group B |
|---|---|
| Australia | England (Hosts) |
| India | New Zealand (Defending Champions) |
| South Africa | West Indies |
| Pakistan | Sri Lanka |
| Bangladesh | Ireland |
| Netherlands | Scotland |
England’s squad for T20 World Cup 2026
Nat Sciver-Brunt (c), Charlie Dean (vc), Amy Jones (wk), Sophia Dunkley, Danni Wyatt-Hodge, Heather Knight, Alice Capsey, Freya Kemp, Danielle Gibson, Linsey Smith, Sophie Ecclestone, Lauren Bell, Lauren Filer, Issy Wong, Tilly Corteen-Coleman.
England’s Chances
Playing at home gives England a major advantage. The squad’s mix of seasoned match-winners and young energy could prove decisive in high-pressure games. Their spin attack, led by Ecclestone, and depth in batting make them one of the strongest contenders. Uncapped 18-year-old spinner Tilly Corteen-Coleman has been included, while Lauren Filer and Issy Wong will feature at their first T20 World Cup. England Women have won the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup once, claiming the title in the inaugural 2009 edition. While they have been a dominant force in the format, they have also finished as runners-up on three occasions (2012, 2014, and 2018). Outside of the T20 format, England has seen more success in the ODI (50-over) World Cup, winning four titles in 1973, 1993, 2009, and 2017.
