England have officially named their squad for the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2026, with Nat Sciver-Brunt appointed as captain for a marquee tournament at home. The competition, set to be staged across England and Wales later this year, gives the hosts a clear chance to reclaim top honours on the global stage.
Tournament details: dates, format and expanded field
The 2026 ICC Women’s T20 World Cup will be played from 12 June to 5 July 2026 in England and Wales. This will be the tenth edition of the event, and it will also mark a change in format, with the tournament expanding to include 12 teams and 33 matches in total.
- Dates: 12 June to 5 July 2026
- Venues: England and Wales
- Teams: 12
- Matches: 33
- Structure: two groups of six teams for the opening round-robin stage
Group stage line-up
- Group A: Australia, England (hosts), India, New Zealand (defending champions), South Africa, West Indies
- Group B: Pakistan, Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, Ireland, Netherlands, Scotland
England squad confirmed for the 2026 Women’s T20 World Cup
England’s squad for the tournament has been revealed, led by Nat Sciver-Brunt and backed by a blend of experienced campaigners and emerging talent. Charlie Dean takes the vice-captain role, while Amy Jones is named as wicketkeeper.
- 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
What England’s selection could mean
With the tournament taking place on home soil, England will be looking to turn familiarity with conditions into an edge. The squad is built around a core of proven match-winners, while also injecting youth and ambition—an approach that can be decisive in knockout pressure and tight group matches.
- Home advantage: England’s hosting role could provide a significant boost in preparation and execution.
- Balanced squad: the mix of experienced performers and younger energy is aimed at handling high-pressure moments.
- Spin strength: the spin department is expected to be spearheaded by Sophie Ecclestone, giving England a clear tactical identity.
- Batting depth: their batting options are viewed as strong enough to adapt across different match situations.
- New faces on the biggest stage: 18-year-old spinner Tilly Corteen-Coleman, who is uncapped, has been brought in.
- First World Cup appearances: Lauren Filer and Issy Wong are set to feature at their first Women’s T20 World Cup.
England’s past record in the tournament
England have previously tasted success at this level, winning the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup once. Their triumph came in the inaugural 2009 edition. However, they have also had to settle for second place on three occasions—2012, 2014 and 2018—highlighting both their consistency and the fine margins that define World Cup outcomes.
Broader international success
Outside the shortest format, England have enjoyed notable achievements in the ODI (50-over) World Cup, where they have secured four titles. Those wins arrived in 1973, 1993, 2009 and 2017.
