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New Delhi: With the group stage entering its final stretch, the race for the top four semi-final spots at the ICC Women's T20 World Cup 2026 is reaching a thrilling climax.
Australia and England have emerged as the frontrunners after maintaining perfect records through three matches, while India, West Indies, South Africa and Bangladesh remain firmly in the hunt. At the other end of the table, Pakistan, the Netherlands and Ireland have already seen their knockout hopes extinguished.
Group A:
Australia in command, India-South Africa bat
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Sri Lanka must secure a massive victory over winless Ireland at Bristol on Tuesday to keep their slim, mathematical semifinal hopes alive in the 2026 ICC Women’s T20 World Cup following their recent defeat to the West Indies
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India’s unbeaten start to the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup faces a stern test against South Africa, whose pace attack could challenge the opening pair. Experts Shikha Pandey and Veda Krishnamurthy also backed Smriti Mandhana and Jemimah Rodrigues ahead of the clash.
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Shafali Verma credited Smriti Mandhana and Harmanpreet Kaur for boosting her confidence after India's commanding 95-run victory over the Netherlands. With two wins from two matches, India lead Group A and are focused on maintaining momentum ahead of South Africa.
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Australia remain optimistic that batter Phoebe Litchfield will overcome a quad injury to play in Saturday’s Women's T20 World Cup opener against South Africa. Coach Shelley Nitschke confirmed the omission from recent warm-ups was purely cautionary
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The ICC has announced major digital initiatives for the Women’s T20 World Cup 2026, including free global streaming, nine-language coverage, creator-led content and gaming experiences on Roblox, aiming to make it the most accessible and engaging women’s sporting event
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With the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2026 expanding to 12 teams, several star batters are set to take centre stage. From Shafali Verma and Georgia Voll to Hayley Matthews and Laura Wolvaardt, these players could shape the tournament’s outcome.
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Indian captain Harmanpreet Kaur says the 2025 World Cup victory marked a turning point for women’s cricket, boosting confidence and responsibility. Ahead of the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2026, she emphasised preparation, team unity, WPL impact and sustained excellence.
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Seven iconic venues across England, including Lord’s, Edgbaston and The Oval, will host matches during the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2026. The tournament will feature key clashes such as India versus Pakistan and conclude with the final at Lord’s on July 5
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The ICC announced Kettle Chips as an official supporter of the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2026 to be held in England and Wales from June 12 to July 5, strengthening the tournament’s commercial partnerships and supporting the growth of women’s cricket
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The ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2026 will kick off at Edgbaston on 12 June, with hosts England facing Sri Lanka. To mark the 100-day countdown, the iconic Birmingham venue transformed its scoreboard, sparking similar displays across cricket grounds worldwide.
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The full schedule for the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2026 is out. Twelve teams, including hosts England, Bangladesh, Ireland, Scotland, and the Netherlands, will compete from 12 June to 5 July across England and Wales, featuring landmark match-ups in the group stages
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Australia’s Mitchell Starc and South Africa’s Laura Wolvaardt have been named ICC Players of the Month for December after standout performances in the Ashes and Ireland series. Starc took 16 wickets and scored crucial runs, including a match-winning 77 in Brisbane, while Wolvaardt struck three centuries across ODIs and T20Is, amassing nearly 400 runs.
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Lord’s, the site of the memorable 2017 ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup final between England and India, is among the seven venues selected to host matches in the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2026, along with Old Trafford, Headingley, Edgbaston, the Hampshire Bowl, The Oval, and the Bristol County Ground.
