Dubai (SNP Report): The International Cricket Council (ICC) has announced that Nepal will host the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2026 Global Qualifier, scheduled from January 12 to February 16, 2026.
Ten teams will compete for the remaining four spots at the 10th edition of the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup, set to take place in England and Wales from June 12 to July 5, 2026.
The qualifier in Nepal will feature two groups of five teams, followed by a Super Six stage and Final. The detailed match schedule will be released in due course.
Bangladesh and Ireland have already secured their places in the global qualifier through their participation in the 2024 World Cup. Nepal and Thailand qualified via the Asia regional pathway, and the USA earned their spot through the Americas region.
The remaining five teams will emerge from upcoming regional qualifiers: two each from Africa and Europe, and one from East Asia-Pacific.
Meanwhile, the ICC has also announced the groupings and venues for the 2026 main tournament in England and Wales:
- Group A: Australia (defending champions), South Africa, India, Pakistan, and two qualifier teams.
- Group B: England (hosts), New Zealand, Sri Lanka, West Indies, and two qualifier teams.
The semi-finals will be held on June 30 and July 2 at The Oval, with the final at Lord’s on July 5. The tournament will feature 33 matches across 24 days, hosted at seven venues, including Old Trafford, Headingley, Hampshire Bowl, and Bristol County Ground.
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