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India Women’s Squad for ICC T20 World Cup 2026 Announced

By VB Bingo Blog • May 02, 2026 • 3 min read

The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has officially announced the Indian women’s squad for the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2026. With a strong blend of experienced players and young talents, Team India is gearing up for a historic campaign.

        Captain: Harmanpreet Kaur 

        Vice-Captain: Smriti Mandhana 

        Tournament: ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2026 

        Venue: England 

        Dates: June 12 – July 5, 2026

🇮🇳 Full India Women Squad 2026

Harmanpreet Kaur (Captain)
Smriti Mandhana (Vice-Captain)
Shafali Verma
Jemimah Rodrigues
Renuka Thakur
Deepti Sharma
Richa Ghosh (WK)
Sree Charani
Yastika Bhatia (WK)
Nandni Sharma
Arundhati Reddy
Radha Yadav
Shreyanka Patil
Kranti Gaud
Bharti Fulmali

Key Highlights

Strong batting lineup led by Mandhana and Shafali
All-round strength with Deepti Sharma
Balanced bowling attack
Mix of youth and experience

Group Stage Opponents

Australia
Pakistan
South Africa
Bangladesh
Netherlands

Can India Win Their First T20 World Cup?

India has come close in previous editions, including a runner-up finish in 2020. With a strong squad and experienced leadership, 2026 could finally be the year India lifts their first ICC Women’s T20 World Cup trophy.

Final Thoughts

The squad announcement reflects India’s determination to dominate global women’s cricket. Fans are excited and hopeful as Team India begins its journey in England.