ICC Women's T20 World Cup 2026: Schedule, Groups, and India Match Timings

The premium carnival of women’s cricket is officially underway in England with an extended format featuring 12 global teams fighting across 33 high-octane matches. World followers are glued to follow the live updated ICC Women’s T20 World Cup standings (point table) as heavyweights like Australia, India, and England look to make an early statement. 

Historic entries in this edition include the Netherlands, who qualified for their first-ever tournament via the global qualifiers with Scotland, Ireland, and Bangladesh. With the tournament format splitting the teams into two fiercely competitive blocks, it is crucial to follow the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup brackets to find out who’ll take the top two places from either group to reach the semi-finals. 

How do the ICC Women's T20 World Cup Standings Look Now?

The tournament is structured to award two points for a victory, one point for a wash-out or no-result, and zero for a loss. If teams lock on equal points, their position in the rankings is decided by Net Run Rate (NRR).

T20 Women’s World Cup - Group A Points Table

Group A features defending champions Australia, sub-continental rivals India and Pakistan, South Africa, Bangladesh, and tournament debutants the Netherlands.

T20 Women’s World Cup - Group B Points Table

Group B consists of hosts England, West Indies, New Zealand, Sri Lanka, Ireland, and Scotland.

Official Tournament Format and Knockout Brackets Plan

The International Cricket Council (ICC) implemented a strict round-robin group phase to ensure maximum fair play. Each country plays five group matches. The top two teams from Group A and Group B automatically punch their tickets to the knockout stages, crossing over for the high-pressure semi-finals.

The ICC Women's T20 World Cup Brackets Breakdown:

• Semi-Final 1: Winner of Group A vs Runner-up of Group B

• Semi-Final 2: Winner of Group B vs Runner-up of Group A

• The Final: Winner of Semi-Final 1 vs Winner of Semi-Final 2

According to official guidelines, the grand finale will not share the trophy in case of a tie; a Super Over will be played to determine the absolute champions of the world.

When and Where to Watch Team India's T20 World Cup Matches Live?

Fans back in India will be keen to see if the Women in Blue can reach the summit of the pool stage. It was a mixed warm-up run for India, who beat the West Indies by 26 runs but lost narrowly to England by 5 runs. The real test is the marquee clash against Pakistan at Edgbaston.

India's Complete Group Stage Schedule:

• June 14: India vs Pakistan (Edgbaston, Birmingham) – 7:30 PM IST (3:00 PM Local)

• June 17: India vs Netherlands (Headingley, Leeds) – 7:30 PM IST (3:00 PM Local)

• June 21: India vs South Africa (Old Trafford, Manchester) – 7:30 PM IST (3:00 PM Local)

Where to Catch the Live Action in India?

Indian fans can watch every match live on the Star Sports Network on television. For digital users, the entire tournament will be available for live streaming on the Disney+ Hotstar application and website.

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With intense rivalries renewed and minimal margin for error, every single run and wicket shapes the tournament's future. Keep this page bookmarked as we provide the latest updates on Women's T20 World Cup group tracking, shifting tables, and local match timings throughout this month-long cricket celebration.