The ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2026 is in full swing across England and Wales, and the points table is already throwing up some major surprises.
Defending champions New Zealand are staring at an early exit after two consecutive defeats, while Scotland are punching well above their weight in Group B.
With 12 teams battling for just four semifinal spots, every win and every run matters. Here is the full updated points table for both groups along with everything you need to know about how the standings work.
ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2026 Points Table – Updated Standings
The race for the knockout stage is heating up as teams battle for crucial points. Check the latest standings and see who is leading the table.
Group A
| Pos | Team | P | W | L | NR | Pts | NRR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | India Women | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 4 | +3.975 |
| 2 | Australia Women | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 4 | +3.875 |
| 3 | South Africa Women | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 2 | -1.097 |
| 4 | Bangladesh Women | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 2 | -1.790 |
| 5 | Pakistan Women | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | -2.263 |
| 6 | Netherlands Women | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | -2.611 |
Group B
| Pos | Team | P | W | L | NR | Pts | NRR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | England Women | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 4 | +2.763 |
| 2 | West Indies Women | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 4 | +0.233 |
| 3 | Scotland Women | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 2 | +0.825 |
| 4 | Sri Lanka Women | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 2 | -2.040 |
| 5 | New Zealand Women | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | -0.200 |
| 6 | Ireland Women | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | -1.492 |
ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2026 — Tournament Overview
The ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2026 features the world’s top teams competing for the title. The tournament includes a group stage followed by the knockout rounds.
| Detail | Info |
|---|---|
| Edition | 10th (2026) |
| Host | England & Wales |
| Total Teams | 12 |
| Format | Group Stage + Knockouts |
| Group Stage Matches | 30 |
| Semifinal Venue | The Oval, London |
| Final Venue | Lord’s, London |
| Final Date | July 5, 2026 |
| Defending Champions | New Zealand Women |
| Live Streaming (India) | JioHotstar |
| TV (India) | Star Sports Network |
How the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2026 Points System Works
The points system is straightforward:
- Win = 2 points
- Loss = 0 points
- No Result / Abandoned = 1 point each team
- Tie = 1 point each team
When two or more teams are level on points, the ICC uses these tiebreakers in order:
- Net Run Rate (NRR) — primary differentiator
- Head-to-head result between the tied teams
- ICC T20I Rankings ahead of the tournament (final tiebreaker)
How Net Run Rate (NRR) Is Calculated
NRR is the number that separates teams level on points, and it can be the difference between qualification and elimination.
Formula:
NRR = (Total Runs Scored ÷ Total Overs Faced) − (Total Runs Conceded ÷ Total Overs Bowled)
Two important rules to know:
- If a team is bowled out before 20 overs, the full 20 overs count in the calculation — this is why big collapses hurt so much on the table
- NRR is cumulative across all group matches, not just one game
This is why teams push for quick finishes even in comfortable wins — every extra run and every wicket taken early directly improves NRR.
Group A Results So Far — ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2026
| Match | Result |
|---|---|
| Australia vs South Africa | Australia won by 65 runs (172/8 vs 107) |
| Bangladesh vs Netherlands | Bangladesh won by 6 wickets (141/4 vs 139/8) |
| India vs Pakistan | India won by 64 runs (170/6 vs 106) |
Group B Results So Far — ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2026
| Match | Result |
|---|---|
| England vs Sri Lanka | England won by 87 runs (219/1 vs 132) |
| Scotland vs Ireland | Scotland won by 40 runs (161/5 vs 121) |
| West Indies vs New Zealand | West Indies won by 7 wickets (163/3 vs 162/6) |
| New Zealand vs Sri Lanka | Sri Lanka won by 5 wickets (153/5 vs 150/6) |
| England vs Ireland | England won by 4 wickets (119/6 vs 118/9) |
ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2026 Qualification — How It Works
- Each team plays 5 group matches in a round-robin format
- Top 2 teams from Group A and top 2 teams from Group B qualify for the semi-finals
- Semi-finals: Group A Topper vs Group B Runner-up and Group B Topper vs Group A Runner-up
- Winner of each semi-final meets in the Lord’s final on July 5
Key Teams to Watch in ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2026
Australia Women
Five-time World Cup champions. The most successful team in this tournament’s history. Their batting depth and ability to win under pressure makes them the team to beat in Group A.
India Women
India have been runners-up twice without winning the title. With Smriti Mandhana in the form of her life and Deepti Sharma now the highest wicket-taker in Women’s T20I history, this squad is better equipped than ever.
England Women
The host nation and the most dominant side so far in 2026. Sophie Ecclestone and Charlie Dean give them a spin combination that is particularly dangerous under English conditions and evening lights.
What to Watch Next
Three Group A matches are scheduled for June 17, Australia vs Bangladesh, India vs Netherlands, and South Africa vs Pakistan. These results will reshape the Group A standings significantly. Bangladesh’s clash with Australia is the standout fixture — a win for Bangladesh would make Group A genuinely unpredictable.
In Group B, Scotland vs West Indies on June 18 will go a long way to determining who takes the second qualification spot behind England.
Bookmark this page for updated standings after every match day.
