Updated On: 18 June, 2025 05:58 PM IST | Dubai | mid-day online correspondent
The ICC and hosts England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) on Wednesday announced the full schedule of the tournament, featuring 12 teams

Harmanpreet Kaur (Pic: AFP)
India will begin their ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2026 campaign with a blockbuster encounter against arch-rivals Pakistan at Edgbaston on June 14, as the International Cricket Council (ICC) and the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) jointly unveiled the full schedule on Wednesday.
The much-anticipated tournament will span 24 days, running from June 12 to July 5, 2026, featuring 12 teams and a total of 33 matches across seven iconic venues in England. The action will commence with the hosts, England, taking on Sri Lanka at Edgbaston in the opening match on June 12.
The marquee India vs Pakistan clash will mark the beginning of both teams’ campaigns and is expected to draw immense attention from fans globally. Edgbaston, known for its electrifying atmosphere, is likely to witness a packed crowd as two of cricket’s fiercest rivals square off on the world stage.