Women’s T20 World Cup Begins in England and Wales

Cricket fans have another major event to celebrate as the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2026 starts today. The tournament is the largest in its history, with 12 teams competing across seven venues in England and Wales. Defending champions New Zealand and six-time champions Australia are among the favourites.

The International Cricket Council has highlighted the remarkable growth of women’s cricket. According to ICC officials, the women’s game now generates unprecedented viewership and social media engagement, with recent tournaments outperforming even the FIFA Women’s World Cup on several digital metrics.