The International Cricket Council (ICC) has officially revealed the complete schedule and groupings for the expanded 12-team Women’s T20 World Cup 2026, set to be hosted across England and Wales from June 12 to July 5.
Bangladesh, having qualified unbeaten alongside Ireland, Scotland, and tournament debutants the Netherlands in Nepal last month, has been placed in a highly competitive Group 1.
The Tigresses will face cricketing heavyweights Australia, India, South Africa, and Pakistan, as well as the Netherlands.
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Group 2 will feature tournament hosts England, defending champions New Zealand, West Indies, Sri Lanka, Ireland, and Scotland.
A major highlight of the group stages will be the historic clash between England and Scotland at Headingley on June 20—marking the first time the two nations will meet in a World Cup match on English soil.
Bangladesh will kick off their World Cup campaign against the Netherlands on June 14 at Edgbaston.
They will then face a stern test against Australia on June 17 at Headingley, followed by crucial fixtures against Pakistan (June 20), India (June 25), and South Africa (June 28).
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Reacting to the finalized schedule, Bangladesh captain Nigar Sultana Joty expressed both excitement and determination. “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,” she said.
“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 to prepare ourselves with everything we have,” she added.
The 24-day tournament will feature a total of 33 matches across seven top-tier venues, including Old Trafford, Headingley, the Hampshire Bowl, and Edgbaston.
The semi-finals will be held at The Oval on June 30 and July 2, with the grand finale scheduled for Lord’s Cricket Ground on July 5.