Women’s T20 World Cup 2026 Qualifier Fixtures

ICC reveals Nepal Global Qualifier fixtures for Women’s T20 World Cup 2026—10 teams battle January 18-February 1 for four main draw spots.Image Alt Text: Nepal Women’s T20 World Cup Qualifier scheduleQualifier Tournament OverviewThe ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2026 Global Qualifier kicks off January 18 in Kathmandu, Nepal featuring 10 teams vying for four qualification spots in the main event. Hosts Nepal lead Group B against Thailand, Zimbabwe, Netherlands, Scotland while Group A pits USA, Bangladesh, Ireland, Papua New Guinea, Namibia.Group Stage FixturesGroup A schedule:January 18: USA vs Bangladesh (9am), Ireland vs PNG (1pm) at Tribhuvan UniversityJanuary 20: Namibia vs Scotland (9am Upper Mulpani), USA vs Ireland (1pm)January 22: Bangladesh vs PNG (9am), Scotland vs Namibia (1pm)January 24: Ireland vs Namibia (9am), PNG vs Scotland (1pm)January 26: USA vs PNG (9am Upper Mulpani), Bangladesh vs Ireland (1pm)Group B schedule:January 18: Nepal vs Thailand (9am Tribhuvan), Zimbabwe vs Netherlands (1pm)January 20: Zimbabwe vs Thailand (9am Upper Mulpani)Top three teams per group advance to Super Six stage February 28.Stakes and FormatSuper Six cross-group matchups determine semi-finals February 31-March 1 with winners, runners-up securing World Cup berths alongside 10 direct qualifiers. Nepal leverages home advantage at Tribhuvan University, Mulpani grounds post-2025 Asia Cup success.Pathway locked. Nepal Qualifier launches qualification race.