ICC Women's T20 World Cup 2026
2026 · To be confirmed
ICC Women's T20 World Cup 2026
The ICC Women's T20 World Cup — live scores, squads and every match.
- Dates
- 2026
- Location
- To be confirmed
The ICC Women's T20 World Cup is the pinnacle of women's Twenty20 international cricket, bringing together the best national teams in the world to compete for the sport's most prestigious T20 title.
Each match is a 20-over-per-side contest where runs, wickets, and net run rate determine who advances from the group stage to the knockout rounds. Follow every match live with scores, scorecards and squads right here.
🏏 Live scores & results
Full schedule →📋 Recent results
Serbia Women won by 5 wkts
📍 National Sports Academy, Sofia
Full scorecard →Serbia Women won by 84 runs
📍 National Sports Academy, Sofia
Full scorecard →Bulgaria Women won by 7 runs
📍 National Sports Academy, Sofia
Full scorecard →India Women U19 won by 7 wkts
📍 MA Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai
Full scorecard →📋 Format & how it works
Twenty20 format
Each team faces 20 overs (120 deliveries). The side scoring the most runs wins. A T20 match lasts roughly 3 hours, making it the most fast-paced and TV-friendly format of the game.
Group stage & knockouts
Teams are split into groups; the top finishers advance to the Super 4s or semifinals. Every run and wicket matters — net run rate breaks ties in the group standings.
Reading a cricket scorecard
Scores are shown as runs/wickets (overs), e.g. '145/5 (20)' means 145 runs scored, 5 wickets lost, in 20 overs. The team chasing wins if they surpass the target with wickets remaining.
🗓️ Key dates
📜 Past ICC Women's T20 World Cup winners
| 2023 | Australia | def. South Africa |
| 2020 | Australia | def. India |
| 2018 | Australia | def. England |
| 2016 | West Indies | def. Australia |
| 2014 | Australia | def. England |
| 2012 | Australia | def. England |
| 2010 | Australia | def. New Zealand |
📺 How to watch
- In India, Women's T20 World Cup matches air on Star Sports Network and stream on Disney+ Hotstar.
- In the UK, matches are on Sky Sports Cricket. Internationally check the ICC's official broadcast partners.
- Live scores and ball-by-ball commentary are available on the ICC website and the ESPN Cricinfo app.
❓ Frequently asked questions
What is the ICC Women's T20 World Cup?
It is the International Cricket Council's flagship T20 tournament for national women's cricket teams, held every two years and contested in the Twenty20 format (20 overs per side).
Which team has won the most Women's T20 World Cups?
Australia has won the most ICC Women's T20 World Cups, with seven titles.
How does cricket scoring work?
A team's score is shown as runs/wickets (overs faced), e.g. '158/4 (20)'. The batting side aims to score as many runs as possible; the fielding side tries to take 10 wickets before the 20 overs end. The team with more runs wins.
What does DLS mean in cricket?
DLS (Duckworth–Lewis–Stern) is a mathematical method used to set revised targets in rain-affected matches, ensuring the match result remains fair.
How can I follow live cricket scores?
Live scores for every Women's T20 World Cup match are updated on this page. Ball-by-ball commentary is on ESPNcricinfo and the ICC website.