Schedule Announced for Women’s T20 World Cup Global Qualifier 2026

The 2026 ICC Women’s T20 World Cup Qualifier, running from January 18 to February 2 in Nepal, promises high-stakes drama as 10 ambitious teams battle for four precious spots in the main Women’s T20 World Cup. Featuring powerhouses like Ireland and Scotland, alongside emerging forces from every continent, this tournament underscores the ICC’s commitment to broadening women’s cricket’s global footprint.

With a dynamic group stage feeding into Super Sixes, Nepal’s hosting role not only amplifies the action but also ignites local development in the sport.

Road to ICC Women’s T20 World Cup Global Qualifier 2026

Bangladesh and Scotland: Qualified based on ICC Ranking, the two teams also featured in the 2024 ICC Women’s T20 World Cup

The United States of America triumphed in the Americas qualifier, signaling North America’s rising pulse. The Anika Kolan-led side topped the table in the tournament with 10 points from 6 games, including 5 victories and a defeat in their campaign.

Nepal and Thailand dominated the Asia Qualifier, blending home-soil fire with Southeast Asian flair. Thailand and Nepal finished as the top two sides of the Super three stages of the tournament. Thailand topped the table with 10 points from 6 games, including 4 victories and a couple of washed-out games. Nepal finished 2nd with 7 points from 6 games, including three victories, a couple of defeats and a washed-out game.

Ireland and the Netherlands clinched European spots, showcasing the region’s technical prowess. Ireland and the Netherlands finished as the top two sides in the Division One Europe Qualifier. Ireland stayed unbeaten with 12 points from 6 games; as a result, they topped the table in the division. The Netherlands finished 2nd on the points table with 8 points from 6 games, including 4 victories and a couple of defeats.

Namibia and Zimbabwe overcame Africa qualifier challenges, bringing raw athleticism. Zimbabwe and Namibia finished as the top two sides of the tournament. Namibia finished 2nd with 4 points from 3 games, including a couple of victories and a defeat in their campaign. Zimbabwe, on the other hand, topped the points table with 6 points, staying unbeaten in three games.

Papua New Guinea Secured the East Asia-Pacific (EAP) ticket, representing Pacific resilience. Papua New Guinea topped the table in the tournament with 4 points from 3 games, including a couple of victories and a defeat.

Tournament Format: High Drama in Group Stages and Beyond

The event kicks off with two groups of five teams each, where round-robin battles determine the top two from each pool advancing to the Super Six stage. Here, cross-group matchups intensify, with points carried forward to sharpen the stakes; net run rates could decide fates in nail-biting finishes. The top four overall then punch tickets to the 2026 Women’s T20 World Cup, while the format gives every team at least four group games plus potential Super Six thrillers.

This format maximizes exposure, allowing underdogs like Nepal (hosts and Asia qualifiers) to shine against favorites like Bangladesh, whose explosive batting could clash with Scotland’s spin-savvy bowling.

2026 ICC Women’s T20 World Cup Qualifier Schedule:

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