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In the latest development, England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) have announced the venue for the 2026 Women’s T20 World Cup. Notably, England will be hosting the upcoming major event. The last Women’s World Cup hosted by was in 2017 when the hosts defeated India to clinch the prestigious trophy.
ECB unveils the venue for 2026 Women’s T20 World Cup final
ECB announced that the iconic Lord’s Cricket Ground will act as the host of the summit clash of the global showpiece event. Notably, this isn’t the first instance of Lord’s being chosen for an ICC final. The last time the nation organized a Women’s World Cup — the 50-over edition in 2017 — the championship match was played at Lord’s, just like the Men’s ODI World Cup final in 2019. Interestingly, England emerged victorious in both tournaments.
Seven English venues to host 2026 Women’s T20 World Cup
In addition to Lord’s, six more stadiums have been selected to stage matches during the 2026 Women’s T20 World Cup. These include Old Trafford, Headingley, Edgbaston, The Ageas Bowl, The Oval, and the Bristol County Ground. The competition, which will see participation from 12 nations, is scheduled to start on June 12 and conclude with the final on July 5. Across the tournament, 30 group-stage games will be contested, with the teams divided into two pools comprising six sides each.
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ICC Chairman Jay Shah expressed full confidence in the ECB’s ability to deliver a seamless tournament. He highlighted the event as a global celebration of talent, dedication, and fair play, bringing together top players from around the world. Shah also praised the United Kingdom’s diverse and enthusiastic cricket fanbase, recalling the electrifying atmosphere of the sold-out 2017 Women’s World Cup final at Lord’s. He regarded that moment as a turning point for women’s cricket and stated that there is no better venue than Lord’s to host the final of the upcoming tournament.
“The confirmation of venues represents a defining moment as we build towards the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2026. This tournament will bring together the world’s finest players in a celebration of skill, spirit and sportsmanship,” said Shah as quoted by Cricbuzz.
“The United Kingdom’s rich diversity has always shown passionate support for all teams, something we witnessed so memorably at past events. The sell-out Women’s Cricket World Cup final at Lord’s in 2017 remains a landmark in the rise of the women’s game, and I cannot think of a more fitting stage for the final,” he added.
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