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England will host the T20 Women’s World Cup for the first time since the inaugural edition in 2009; The tournament last took place in Australia two years ago, and the next will be in South Africa in 2023
Last updated: 07/26/22 17:26
England have been confirmed by the ICC to host the 2026 Women’s T20 Cricket World Cup.
This is the first time the tournament has been played on these shores since the inaugural edition in 2009, when the hosts lifted the trophy by beating New Zealand in the final at Lord’s.
It follows that England and Wales hosted the 2017 Women’s Over-50 Cricket World Cup when Heather Knight’s side also achieved glory and Clare Connor, interim CEO of the ECB, intends to use the T20 tournament to build on that legacy.
“We are very pleased to have been selected to host the 2026 ICC Women’s T20 World Cup,” said Connor.
“We saw hosting the ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup capture people’s imaginations in 2017 and I will never forget Heather Knight lifting the trophy to a sold out Lord’s on that magical day.
“Women’s cricket has evolved rapidly since then, from the number of girls picking up bats through All Stars and Dynamos, joining clubs and being able to progress towards the highest levels of performance.
“We are just seeing the positive impact that the UEFA Women’s Euro is having on football and hosting this global cricket event will give us another incredible opportunity to inspire even more girls to take up bat and ball. “
The most recent edition of the women’s T20 World Cup was held in Australia two years ago, with the hosts beating India in the final, while the event’s return to England will follow after South Africa hosted it in 2023.
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