ICC, UNICEF to host matchday takeover at Lord’s during Women’s T20 World Cup

ICC, UNICEF UK and ECB will host a matchday takeover at Lord’s during the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2026 match between England and West Indies. The initiative aims to raise funds and awareness for UNICEF’s global child support programmes

Hyderabad: The International Cricket Council (ICC), UNICEF UK and the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) will host a special matchday takeover at the iconic Lord’s Cricket Ground in London when England take on the West Indies at the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2026 on 24 June.

In taking over Lord’s, the ICC and UNICEF are aiming to raise both funds and awareness for UNICEF’s projects supporting children around the world, with a fundraising target of £100,000 from the activation.

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UNICEF UK Supporter Nabhaan Rizwan, a passionate cricket fan and two-time BAFTA-nominated actor, will attend the game and walk out with the trophy alongside England legend Isa Guha in support of the Play for UNICEF matchday.

“I’m excited to be at Lord’s on Wednesday, 24 June for the Play for UNICEF match day takeover,” said Rizwan. “As a huge cricket fan, I can’t wait to see England play West Indies for this ICC Women’s T20 World Cup game, during which fans will also be able to donate to support UNICEF’s work for every child.”

The wider takeover of Lord’s will see a branded UNICEF presence across the ground, with the UNICEF flag featuring in the Anthem Ceremony, and global broadcast audiences encouraged to support through dedicated donation messaging throughout the day.