India squad for Women's T20 World Cup 2026: Harmanpreet Kaur to lead team as India chase another World Cup title
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India has announced its squad for the Women's T20 World Cup 2026, led by Harmanpreet Kaur. The tournament will take place in England and Wales from June 12 to July 5.
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- India squad announced for Women's T20 World Cup 2026
- Harmanpreet Kaur to lead the team
- Tournament scheduled from June 12 to July 5 in England and Wales
- India won the Women's ODI World Cup last year
- India defeated Australia 2-1 but lost to South Africa 4-1
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India have announced their squad for the upcoming Women's T20 World Cup 2026, which will be held in England and Wales between June 12 and July 5.
India, who had won their maiden ICC title by lifting the Women's ODI World Cup on home soil last year, will be chasing yet another world title, this time in England and Wales.
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The Indian women's T20I team kick-started the year on a high, as they beat Australia 2-1 in a three-match series Down Under. However, in their latest five-match contest against South Africa, the reigning ODI World Cup champions suffered a humiliating 4-1 defeat.
India will face England in another three-match contest in June, right before the World Cup kicks off.
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India squad for Women's T20 World Cup 2026
The Indian women's cricket team has been named for the upcoming T20 World Cup, with Harmanpreet Kaur continuing as the captain of the side.
The selectors also retained experienced names like Smriti Mandhana, Jemimah Rodrigues and Deepti Sharma in the roster.
India squad for Women's T20 World Cup 2026: Harmanpreet Kaur (C), Smriti Mandhana (VC), Shafali Verma, Jemimah Rodrigues, Bharti Fulmali, Deepti Sharma, Richa Ghosh (wk), Shree Charani, Yastika Bhatia, Nandini Sharma, Renuka Singh Thakur, Arundahti Reddy, Kranti Gaud, Shreyanka Patil, Radha Yadav
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India schedule at Women's T20 World Cup 2026 (Group A)
| Date | Venue, Host city | Fixture |
| Jun. 14, 2026 | Edgbaston, Birmingham | India vs Pakistan |
| Jun. 17, 2026 | Headingley, Leeds | India vs Netherlands |
| Jun. 21, 2026 | Old Trafford, Manchester | India vs South Africa |
| Jan. 25, 2026 | Old Trafford, Manchester | India vs Bangladesh |
| Jun. 28, 2026 | Lord's, London | India vs Australia |
Has India ever won a women's T20 World Cup?
India has never won a Women's T20 World Cup title, however, they came the closest to the trophy in 2020, when they reached the final, but lost to Australia in the end.
Here's complete list of India's record at the tournament:
| Year | Finish |
| 2009 | Semi-finals |
| 2010 | Semi-finals |
| 2012 | Group stage |
| 2014 | Group stage |
| 2016 | Group stage |
| 2018 | Semi-finals |
| 2020 | Runners-up |
| 2023 | Semi-finals |
| 2024 | Group stage |
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Q&A
Who is leading the Indian women's team in the T20 World Cup 2026?
Harmanpreet Kaur is leading the Indian women's team in the T20 World Cup 2026.
When is the Women's T20 World Cup 2026 scheduled?
The Women's T20 World Cup 2026 is scheduled to be held from June 12 to July 5 in England and Wales.
What was India's recent performance before the T20 World Cup 2026?
India recently beat Australia 2-1 in a three-match series but suffered a 4-1 defeat against South Africa in their latest five-match contest.
