ICC Women's T20 World Cup (England) 2026/27

The ICC Women's T20 World Cup operates as the premier global limited-overs competition for women's national teams. Organized by the International Cricket Council, the tournament stands apart from domestic club structures, such as the English Premier League, by focusing on international representation rather than regional leagues.

The event describes itself as the top-tier global contest for this format. It feeds into the broader cricket calendar but does not involve promotion or relegation. Instead, squads qualify through regional qualifiers and ICC rankings. The current structure features 12 teams split into two groups of six. Progression follows a specific path: the top four from each initial group advance to the Super 8 stage. Here, teams split into two new groups of four, carrying forward points against opponents from their original group. The top two from each Super 8 group then proceed to the semi-finals and final.

Australia holds the title of most successful nation, having won the tournament six times according to available records. This includes victories in 2010, 2012, 2014, 2018, 2020, and 2023. New Zealand secured the 2024 edition. The competition differs significantly from the ICC Men's T20 World Cup in team size and qualification pathways. It also contrasts with the ICC Women's Cricket World Cup in format, utilizing T20 rules instead of ODI, and in its history, which began in 2009 compared to 1973 for the longer format.

The tournament underwent a rebranding process. Originally named the 'Women's World Twenty20', it adopted the current title starting with the 2020 edition. Individual records include Suzie Bates holding the most runs and Meg Lanning scoring the highest individual total. These achievements highlight the competitive depth within the participating nations.