England women’s cricket, under skipper Nat Sciver-Brunt, has unveiled dynamic squads for upcoming white-ball clashes against New Zealand and India, setting the stage for a packed summer that peaks with the 10th edition of the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup (June 12 to July 5, 2026, hosted by England and Wales).
Announced earlier today alongside the T20 World Cup squad, these selections blend World Cup core talent with fresh firepower, signalling a ruthless push for redemption after recent heartbreaks, including a 2024 T20 World Cup league-stage exit, a 125-run semi-final loss to South Africa in the 2025 ODI World Cup under Sciver-Brunt.
The ODI series against New Zealand (led by Amelia Kerr) kicks off the action from May 10 to 25, 2026, with three ODIs followed by three T20Is, perfect preparation for home soil dominance. England then hosts India for three T20Is (May 28 to June 2) and a one-off Test at Lord’s (July 10-13).
Selectors have infused the ODI squad with five additions beyond the T20 World Cup lineup, including international debuts for Surrey’s Kira Chathli and Essex’s Jodi Grewcock, while managing workloads for Sophia Dunkley, Charlie Dean, and Danni Wyatt-Hodge (expecting her first child). Sarah Glenn sits out ODIs due to finger injury recovery.
England ODI Squad vs New Zealand
Nat Sciver-Brunt (C), Em Arlott, Lauren Bell, Alice Capsey, Kira Chathli, Tilly Corteen-Coleman, Sophie Ecclestone, Lauren Filer, Mahika Gaur, Dani Gibson, Jodi Grewcock, Amy Jones (WK), Freya Kemp, Heather Knight, Emma Lamb, Linsey Smith, Issy Wong
Standouts like Tilly Corteen-Coleman, Freya Kemp, Issy Wong, and Lauren Filer, fresh T20 World Cup inclusions, bring explosive pace and youth, while stalwarts Heather Knight and Sophie Ecclestone anchor the middle order and spin attack. This ODI group, at the dawn of a new World Cup cycle, screams intent: depth in seam bowling (Bell, Filer, Wong, Arlott) and all-round versatility (Capsey, Gibson, Kemp).
England’s T20I Squads vs New Zealand and India
Nat Sciver-Brunt (C), Lauren Bell, Alice Capsey, Tilly Corteen-Coleman, Charlie Dean, Sophia Dunkley, Sophie Ecclestone, Lauren Filer, Dani Gibson, Amy Jones, Freya Kemp, Heather Knight, Linsey Smith, Issy Wong, Danni Wyatt-Hodge
The T20I squads mirror the World Cup unit, prioritising proven match-winners like Wyatt-Hodge’s firepower and Ecclestone’s wizardry, with Dean returning for white-ball spin options. Sciver-Brunt’s leadership, forged in adversity, positions England to channel home advantage, avenge past slumps, and chase T20 glory on familiar turf.
These series aren’t just warm-ups; they’re a proving ground for England’s resurgence.
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