Women T20 World Cup 2026 points table: format, groups and how it works

Quick answer: The 2026 ICC Women T20 World Cup runs from 12 June to 5 July 2026 in England, with 12 teams split into two groups of six. Teams get 2 points for a win, 1 for a no result and 0 for a loss, and net run rate breaks ties. The top two from each group reach the semi finals at The Oval, then the final is at Lord’s on 5 July. The table updates after every match.

Important points

  • 12 teams play in two groups of six during the group stage.
  • Points: 2 for a win, 1 for a no result, 0 for a loss.
  • Net run rate decides the order when teams are level on points.
  • Top two from each group reach the semi finals at The Oval.
  • The final is at Lord’s on 5 July 2026.
  • The points table is live and changes after every match day.

Overall, 33 matches will be played inย  the T20 World cup. A look at the points table:

Women’s T20 World Cup 2026 Points Table
Pos Team P W L NR NRR
1 England Women 1 1 0 0 +4.350
2 Australia Women 1 1 0 0 +2.076
3 Scotland Women 1 1 0 0 +1.715
4 West Indies Women 1 1 0 0 +0.259
5 Bangladesh Women 0 0 0 0 0.000
5 India Women 0 0 0 0 0.000
5 Netherlands Women 0 0 0 0 0.000
5 Pakistan Women 0 0 0 0 0.000
9 New Zealand Women 1 0 1 0 -0.259
10 Ireland Women 1 0 1 0 -1.715
11 South Africa Women 1 0 1 0 -2.076
12 Sri Lanka Women 1 0 1 0 -4.350

P = Played, W = Won, L = Lost, NR = No Result, NRR = Net Run Rate. Leader highlighted in gold; positive NRR in green, negative in red.

Which teams have qualified for the IPL 2026 playoffs?

On this page

How the points table works

The group stage is a round robin within each group. Every team plays five group matches, and the points decide who advances. When two teams finish level on points, net run rate separates them, which is why teams often chase quickly even when the target is small.

Result Points
Win 2
No result 1
Loss 0

Groups and the road to the final

Twelve teams are divided into two groups of six. After the round robin, the top two from each group reach the semi finals at The Oval. The two winners then meet in the final at Lord’s on 5 July 2026.

How to follow the live standings

  • Check the official ICC or ESPNcricinfo points table after each match.
  • Watch net run rate closely in tight groups, since it can decide qualification.
  • Remember a washed out match gives one point to each side.

For another live tournament tracker, see our BMPS 2026 points table guide.

Frequently asked questions

When does the 2026 Women T20 World Cup finish?
The tournament runs from 12 June to 5 July 2026 in England, with the final played at Lord’s on 5 July.
How many teams are in the 2026 edition?
Twelve teams take part, split into two groups of six for the group stage.
What happens if teams are level on points?
Net run rate decides the order. The team with the higher net run rate ranks above a team on equal points.
How many teams qualify from each group?
The top two from each group advance to the semi finals, making four semi finalists in total.

Comments

No comments yet. Why don’t you start the discussion?

Leave a Reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *