Kathmandu: Nepal is set to host the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup Global Qualifier in 2026, marking the country’s biggest-ever international cricket tournament. According to the ICC announcement, the tournament will take place from January 12 to February 16, 2026.
The competition will feature 10 teams, with the top four earning spots in the 2026 ICC Women’s T20 World Cup, which will be held in England and Wales.
Bangladesh and Ireland have already qualified for the Global Qualifier due to their participation in the 2024 Women’s T20 World Cup. From the Asia region, Thailand and Nepal have secured their spots, while the USA has qualified from the Americas region.
Two teams each will qualify from Africa and Europe, while one team will advance from the East Asia-Pacific region — all to be confirmed through respective regional qualifiers.
The 10 participating teams in Nepal will be divided into two groups, followed by a Super Six stage and a final.
The detailed schedule of the tournament will be announced later.