Cricket-Hosts England face Sri Lanka in 2026 Women's T20 World Cup opener

FILE PHOTO: Cricket - Women's Cricket T20 World Cup - Final - New Zealand v South Africa - Dubai International Cricket Stadium, Dubai, United Arab Emirates - October 20, 2024 New Zealand's Sophie Devine lifts the trophy as she celebrates with teammates after winning the Women's Cricket T20 World Cup REUTERS/Satish Kumar/File Photo

(Reuters) -Hosts England will kick off their 2026 Women's T20 World Cup campaign against Sri Lanka at Edgbaston on June 12 while holders New Zealand begin their title defence against the West Indies a day later, the International Cricket Council said on Wednesday.

Group 1 includes record six-times champions Australia, two-times runners-up South Africa, 2020 finalists India and Pakistan, as well as two teams from the Global Qualifier tournament.