England have named their squad for the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2026, handing Nat Sciver-Brunt the responsibility of captaining the team in a tournament staged on home soil. The competition, set to be played in England and Wales later this year, offers the hosts a major chance to return to the top of the global standings.
ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2026: Dates and format
The 2026 edition of the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup will run from 12 June to 5 July 2026 across England and Wales. It will be the tenth time the event has been held, and it marks a milestone change in structure: the tournament will feature 12 teams contesting 33 matches. In the group stage, those 12 sides will be split into two pools of six, with each team taking part in a round-robin before the knockout phase.
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 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 provides England with a significant edge, and the composition of the squad blends established match-winners with younger talent capable of thriving under pressure. With spin resources led by Sophie Ecclestone and a batting group that offers depth, England are viewed as one of the strongest contenders for the title.
England have also added a fresh dimension with the inclusion of uncapped 18-year-old spinner Tilly Corteen-Coleman. Meanwhile, Lauren Filer and Issy Wong are set to take part in their first Women’s T20 World Cup, adding experience-building opportunity at the biggest stage.
In the tournament’s history, England have won the Women’s T20 World Cup once, lifting the trophy in the opening 2009 edition. They have also finished as runners-up on three occasions—2012, 2014, and 2018—showing a consistent ability to reach the business end of the competition. Beyond T20, England’s record in the ODI (50-over) World Cup stands out, with four titles secured in 1973, 1993, 2009, and 2017.
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