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The Advertiser
3 days ago
- Sport
- The Advertiser
Australia draw India, Proteas in women's T20 Cup
Australia will open their 2026 T20 Women's World Cup campaign against a qualifier before meeting two-times runner-up South Africa in their next match. The draw for next year's women's T20 showpiece was announced by the International Cricket Council on Wednesday. Group 1 includes record six-times champions Australia, two-times runners-up South Africa, 2020 finalists India and Pakistan, as well as two teams from the Global Qualifier tournament. Hosts England kick off their campaign against Sri Lanka at Edgbaston on June 12, while holders New Zealand begin their defence against the Windies. New Zealand, 2009 champions England, Sri Lanka, 2016 winners West Indies and the other two teams from the Global Qualifier are in Group 2. The top two teams from Group 1 and Group 2 will advance to the semi-finals of the biennial T20 international tournament, which will be contested by 12 teams for the first time. "World Cups are always special, but this one already feels different - it has the potential to be truly game-changing," England captain Nat Sciver-Brunt said in a statement. "Playing on home soil for the biggest prize against the best players in the world, it's going to be unmissable. I can't wait to be a part of it." Edgbaston will also host a clash between Asian rivals India and Pakistan on June 14. Hampshire Bowl, Headingley, Old Trafford, The Oval, Bristol County Ground and Lord's are the other venues. The final will take place at Lord's on July 5. Australia will open their 2026 T20 Women's World Cup campaign against a qualifier before meeting two-times runner-up South Africa in their next match. The draw for next year's women's T20 showpiece was announced by the International Cricket Council on Wednesday. Group 1 includes record six-times champions Australia, two-times runners-up South Africa, 2020 finalists India and Pakistan, as well as two teams from the Global Qualifier tournament. Hosts England kick off their campaign against Sri Lanka at Edgbaston on June 12, while holders New Zealand begin their defence against the Windies. New Zealand, 2009 champions England, Sri Lanka, 2016 winners West Indies and the other two teams from the Global Qualifier are in Group 2. The top two teams from Group 1 and Group 2 will advance to the semi-finals of the biennial T20 international tournament, which will be contested by 12 teams for the first time. "World Cups are always special, but this one already feels different - it has the potential to be truly game-changing," England captain Nat Sciver-Brunt said in a statement. "Playing on home soil for the biggest prize against the best players in the world, it's going to be unmissable. I can't wait to be a part of it." Edgbaston will also host a clash between Asian rivals India and Pakistan on June 14. Hampshire Bowl, Headingley, Old Trafford, The Oval, Bristol County Ground and Lord's are the other venues. The final will take place at Lord's on July 5. Australia will open their 2026 T20 Women's World Cup campaign against a qualifier before meeting two-times runner-up South Africa in their next match. The draw for next year's women's T20 showpiece was announced by the International Cricket Council on Wednesday. Group 1 includes record six-times champions Australia, two-times runners-up South Africa, 2020 finalists India and Pakistan, as well as two teams from the Global Qualifier tournament. Hosts England kick off their campaign against Sri Lanka at Edgbaston on June 12, while holders New Zealand begin their defence against the Windies. New Zealand, 2009 champions England, Sri Lanka, 2016 winners West Indies and the other two teams from the Global Qualifier are in Group 2. The top two teams from Group 1 and Group 2 will advance to the semi-finals of the biennial T20 international tournament, which will be contested by 12 teams for the first time. "World Cups are always special, but this one already feels different - it has the potential to be truly game-changing," England captain Nat Sciver-Brunt said in a statement. "Playing on home soil for the biggest prize against the best players in the world, it's going to be unmissable. I can't wait to be a part of it." Edgbaston will also host a clash between Asian rivals India and Pakistan on June 14. Hampshire Bowl, Headingley, Old Trafford, The Oval, Bristol County Ground and Lord's are the other venues. The final will take place at Lord's on July 5.
Yahoo
3 days ago
- Sport
- Yahoo
Australia draw India, Proteas in women's T20 Cup
Australia will open their 2026 T20 Women's World Cup campaign against a qualifier before meeting two-times runner-up South Africa in their next match. The draw for next year's women's T20 showpiece was announced by the International Cricket Council on Wednesday. Group 1 includes record six-times champions Australia, two-times runners-up South Africa, 2020 finalists India and Pakistan, as well as two teams from the Global Qualifier tournament. Hosts England kick off their campaign against Sri Lanka at Edgbaston on June 12, while holders New Zealand begin their defence against the Windies. New Zealand, 2009 champions England, Sri Lanka, 2016 winners West Indies and the other two teams from the Global Qualifier are in Group 2. The top two teams from Group 1 and Group 2 will advance to the semi-finals of the biennial T20 international tournament, which will be contested by 12 teams for the first time. "World Cups are always special, but this one already feels different - it has the potential to be truly game-changing," England captain Nat Sciver-Brunt said in a statement. "Playing on home soil for the biggest prize against the best players in the world, it's going to be unmissable. I can't wait to be a part of it." Edgbaston will also host a clash between Asian rivals India and Pakistan on June 14. Hampshire Bowl, Headingley, Old Trafford, The Oval, Bristol County Ground and Lord's are the other venues. The final will take place at Lord's on July 5.
Business Recorder
3 days ago
- Sport
- Business Recorder
Hosts England face Sri Lanka in 2026 Women's T20 World Cup opener
Hosts England will kick off their 2026 Women's T20 World Cup campaign against Sri Lanka at Edgbaston on June 12 while holders New Zealand begin their title defence against the West Indies a day later, the International Cricket Council said on Wednesday. Group 1 includes record six-times champions Australia, two-times runners-up South Africa, 2020 finalists India and Pakistan, as well as two teams from the Global Qualifier tournament. New Zealand, 2009 champions England, Sri Lanka, 2016 winners West Indies and the other two teams from the Global Qualifier are in Group 2. The top two teams from Group 1 and Group 2 will advance to the semi-finals of the biennial T20 international tournament, which will be contested by 12 teams for the first time. 'World Cups are always special, but this one already feels different – it has the potential to be truly game-changing,' England captain Nat Sciver-Brunt said in a statement. ICC announces schedule for 2025 Women's Cricket World Cup 'Playing on home soil, for the biggest prize, against the best players in the world, it's going to be unmissable. I can't wait to be a part of it.' Edgbaston will also host a clash between Asian rivals India and Pakistan on June 14. Hampshire Bowl, Headingley, Old Trafford, The Oval, Bristol County Ground and Lord's are the other venues. The final will take place at Lord's on July 5.
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First Post
3 days ago
- Sport
- First Post
Women's T20 World Cup 2026: India start campaign against Pakistan on 14 June; full fixtures announced
Hosts England will start the Women's T20 World Cup 2026 tournament with a match against Sri Lanka on 12 June while India face Pakistan in their campaign opener. read more Women's T20 World Cup 2026 will kick off on 12 June in England. Image: PTI Hosts England will kick off their 2026 Women's T20 World Cup campaign against Sri Lanka at Edgbaston on June 12 while holders New Zealand begin their title defence against the West Indies a day later, the International Cricket Council said on Wednesday. Group 1 includes record six-times champions Australia, two-times runners-up South Africa, 2020 finalists India and Pakistan, as well as two teams from the Global Qualifier tournament. Women's T20 World Cup 2026 format New Zealand, 2009 champions England, Sri Lanka, 2016 winners West Indies and the other two teams from the Global Qualifier are in Group 2. The top two teams from Group 1 and Group 2 will advance to the semi-finals of the biennial T20 international tournament, which will be contested by 12 teams for the first time. STORY CONTINUES BELOW THIS AD 'World Cups are always special, but this one already feels different – it has the potential to be truly game-changing,' England captain Nat Sciver-Brunt said in a statement. More from First Cricket 'Playing on home soil, for the biggest prize, against the best players in the world, it's going to be unmissable. I can't wait to be a part of it.' Edgbaston will also host a clash between Asian rivals India and Pakistan on June 14. Hampshire Bowl, Headingley, Old Trafford, The Oval, Bristol County Ground and Lord's are the other venues. The final will take place at Lord's on July 5. Women's T20 World Cup 2026: Full list of fixtures Date Time Match Venue Fri, 12 Jun 18:30 ENG vs SL Edgbaston Sat, 13 Jun 18:30 WI vs NZ Hampshire Bowl Sun, 14 Jun 10:30 QUAL vs QUAL Edgbaston Sun, 14 Jun 14:30 IND vs PAK Edgbaston Sat, 13 Jun 10:30 QUAL vs QUAL Old Trafford Sat, 13 Jun 14:30 AUS vs SA Old Trafford Tue, 16 Jun 14:30 NZ vs SL Hampshire Bowl Tue, 16 Jun 18:30 ENG vs QUAL Hampshire Bowl Wed, 17 Jun 10:30 AUS vs QUAL Headingley Wed, 17 Jun 14:30 IND vs QUAL Headingley Wed, 17 Jun 18:30 SA vs PAK Edgbaston Thu, 18 Jun 18:30 WI vs QUAL Headingley Fri, 19 Jun 18:30 NZ vs QUAL Hampshire Bowl Sat, 20 Jun 10:30 AUS vs PAK Headingley Sat, 20 Jun 14:30 PAK vs QUAL Hampshire Bowl Sun, 21 Jun 10:30 WI vs SL Bristol County Ground Sun, 21 Jun 14:30 SA vs IND Old Trafford Tue, 23 Jun 10:30 NZ vs QUAL Bristol County Ground Tue, 23 Jun 14:30 SL vs QUAL Bristol County Ground Wed, 24 Jun 18:30 ENG vs WI Lord's Thu, 25 Jun 14:30 IND vs QUAL Old Trafford Thu, 25 Jun 18:30 SA vs QUAL Bristol County Ground Fri, 26 Jun 18:30 SL vs QUAL Old Trafford Sat, 27 Jun 10:30 PAK vs QUAL Bristol County Ground Sat, 27 Jun 18:30 ENG vs NZ The Oval Sun, 28 Jun 10:30 SA vs QUAL Lord's Sun, 28 Jun 14:30 AUS vs IND Lord's Tue, 30 Jun 14:30 SEMI-FINAL 1 The Oval Thu, 2 Jul 18:30 SEMI-FINAL 2 Lord's Sun, 5 Jul 14:30 FINAL Lord's
Straits Times
3 days ago
- Sport
- Straits Times
Hosts England face Sri Lanka in 2026 Women's T20 World Cup opener
FILE PHOTO: Cricket - Women's Cricket T20 World Cup - Final - New Zealand v South Africa - Dubai International Cricket Stadium, Dubai, United Arab Emirates - October 20, 2024 New Zealand's Sophie Devine lifts the trophy as she celebrates with teammates after winning the Women's Cricket T20 World Cup REUTERS/Satish Kumar/File Photo Hosts England will kick off their 2026 Women's T20 World Cup campaign against Sri Lanka at Edgbaston on June 12 while holders New Zealand begin their title defence against the West Indies a day later, the International Cricket Council said on Wednesday. Group 1 includes record six-times champions Australia, two-times runners-up South Africa, 2020 finalists India and Pakistan, as well as two teams from the Global Qualifier tournament. New Zealand, 2009 champions England, Sri Lanka, 2016 winners West Indies and the other two teams from the Global Qualifier are in Group 2. The top two teams from Group 1 and Group 2 will advance to the semi-finals of the biennial T20 international tournament, which will be contested by 12 teams for the first time. "World Cups are always special, but this one already feels different – it has the potential to be truly game-changing," England captain Nat Sciver-Brunt said in a statement. "Playing on home soil, for the biggest prize, against the best players in the world, it's going to be unmissable. I can't wait to be a part of it." Edgbaston will also host a clash between Asian rivals India and Pakistan on June 14. Hampshire Bowl, Headingley, Old Trafford, The Oval, Bristol County Ground and Lord's are the other venues. The final will take place at Lord's on July 5. REUTERS Join ST's Telegram channel and get the latest breaking news delivered to you.
