Women's T20 World Cup Qualifier

ICC Women's T20 World cup global qualifier

THE TOURNAMENT

The teams in the Qualifier are split into two groups of five teams as follows:

Group A: Bangladesh, Ireland, Papua New Guinea, Namibia, USA
Group B: Scotland, Thailand, Zimbabwe, Netherlands, Nepal

The top three teams in each group after the completion of the group matches proceed to the Super Six stage. The top four teams after the Super Six stage will qualify for the T20 World Cup.

WARM-UP MATCHES

Ireland Women

14 January 2026: Ireland Women v Nepal Women (Kathmandu; starts 3.15am Ireland time)
16 January 2026: Ireland Women v Zimbabwe Women (Kirtipur; starts 3.15am Ireland time)

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GROUP STAGE

Ireland Women

18 January 2026: Ireland Women v PNG Women (Kirtipur; starts 7.15am Ireland time)
22 January 2026: Ireland Women v USA Women (Kirtipur; starts 3.15am Ireland time)
24 January 2026: Ireland Women v Bangladesh Women (Kathmandu; starts 7.15am Ireland time)
26 January 2026: Ireland Women v Namibia Women (Kirtipur; starts 7.15am Ireland time)

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