India Women’s National Cricket Team: The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) on Saturday, May 2, 2026, announced India’s squad for the upcoming ICC Women's T20 World Cup 2026, set to begin on June 12 in England. Harmanpreet Kaur will captain the side for a fifth time at the tournament, with Smriti Mandhana continuing as vice-captain.
The squad features a blend of experienced names and emerging talent, though injuries have ruled out key all-rounders Kashvee Gautam, Amanjot Kaur and Pooja Vastrakar.
Among the notable inclusions is pacer Nandini Sharma, who impressed in the Women’s Premier League with 17 wickets, including a hat-trick this season. Batter Bharti Fulmali has also earned a call-up following consistent performances in domestic and league cricket.
Wicketkeeper-batter Yastika Bhatia returns after recovering from injury, while spinner Shreyanka Patil is back in the squad after regaining full fitness.
India’s batting unit will be spearheaded by Shafali Verma and Jemimah Rodrigues, with all-rounder Deepti Sharma expected to play a crucial role. The pace attack will be led by Renuka Singh Thakur alongside Arundhati Reddy, Kranti Gaud and Shree Charani.
Squad: Harmanpreet Kaur (captain), Smriti Mandhana (vice-captain), Shafali Verma, Jemimah Rodrigues, Bharti Fulmali, Deepti Sharma, Richa Ghosh (wk), Shree Charani, Yastika Bhatia (wk), Nandini Sharma, Renuka Singh Thakur, Arundhati Reddy, Kranti Gaud, Shreyanka Patil, Radha Yadav.
India have been placed in Group 1 alongside Australia women's national cricket team, South Africa women's national cricket team, Pakistan women's national cricket team, Bangladesh women's national cricket team and Netherlands women's national cricket team.
Still chasing their maiden Women’s T20 World Cup title after finishing runners-up in 2020, India will look to build on their momentum from the 2025 Women’s ODI World Cup triumph at home.
India will open their campaign on June 14 against Pakistan at Edgbaston.
India’s T20 World Cup schedule:
| Date | Opponent | Venue |
|---|---|---|
| June 14 | vs Pakistan women's national cricket team | Edgbaston |
| June 17 | vs Netherlands women's national cricket team | Leeds |
| June 21 | vs South Africa women's national cricket team | Manchester |
| June 25 | vs Bangladesh women's national cricket team | Manchester |
| June 28 | vs Australia women's national cricket team | Lord's Cricket Ground |
The same squad will feature in a three-match T20I series against England women's national cricket team, serving as final preparation ahead of the global event.
India vs England T20I series schedule:
| Date | Match | Venue |
|---|---|---|
| May 28 | 1st T20I | Chelmsford |
| May 30 | 2nd T20I | Bristol |
| June 2 | 3rd T20I | Taunton |
Following the T20 World Cup, India will face England in a one-off Test at Lord’s from July 10 to 13, marking the first women’s Test at the venue in 50 years since Rachel Heyhoe Flint led England there.
India squad for one-off Test vs England: Harmanpreet Kaur (captain), Smriti Mandhana, Shafali Verma, Jemimah Rodrigues, Pratika Rawal, Deepti Sharma, Richa Ghosh, Shree Charani, Yastika Bhatia, Nandini Sharma, Harleen Deol, Renuka Thakur, Kranti Gaud, Sayali Satghare, Sneh Rana.