The International Cricket Council (ICC) has confirmed Nepal as the host for the Women’s T20 World Cup 2026 Qualifier, set to take place from January 12 to February 2, 2026.
The tournament will see ten teams competing for four coveted spots in the main event, which will be held in England and Wales later in the same year.
Bangladesh and Ireland have earned automatic spots in the Qualifier by virtue of their participation in the 2024 ICC Women’s T20 World Cup.
Additionally, Thailand and Nepal secured their places through the Asia regional pathway, while the USA clinched their spot from the Americas region.
The remaining five teams will qualify through regional qualifiers in Africa, Europe, and the East Asia-Pacific region.
The Qualifier will be played in a round-robin format with the ten teams divided into two groups of five. Following the group stage, the tournament will move into a Super Six phase before culminating in the final.
The full fixture details will be released closer to the tournament.
The announcement comes as preparations for the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2026 in England and Wales continue.
The marquee tournament will run from June 12 to July 5, 2026, with 33 matches across 24 days.
Seven venues, including Old Trafford, Headingley, Hampshire Bowl, and Bristol County Ground, will host the matches, with the grand finale set to take place at the iconic Lord’s Cricket Ground.
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