To become World Champions after ending up as runner-ups in multiple editions across formats. To carry the weight of a billion dreams and show the young girls across the country that dreams could come true.

England’s World Cup preparations concluded with a five-run win in their final warm-up against India at Cardiff

Sky Sports Nasser Hussain, Michael Atherton, Mark Butcher and Tash Farrant predict how far England will progress, pick out their players of the tournament and suggest a team to provide a shock; watch

Danni Wyatt-Hodge scored a masterful century as England thrashed Sri Lanka to open their account in style at the home Women’s T20 World Cup.

LONDON (AP) — Winning is what Australia is all about. In the history of cricket's white ball world championships, the Australian women have won 13. The rest of the world has won nine. This week, Australia start the 10th Women's Twenty20 World Cup ranked No.

Hardik Pandya celebrates India's victory in the T20 World Cup final against New Zealand Alex Davidson-ICC/ICC via Getty Images The Athletic has launched a Cricket WhatsApp Channel. Click here to join. They have not just been the best team at this T20 World Cup

Beyond that quintet lie seven more nations that will enliven the largest Women's T20 World Cup yet. The West Indies, Sri Lanka, Pakistan and Bangladesh are joined by Scotland, Ireland and the Netherlands, who will relish this opportunity not too far from home.

Charlotte Edwards' first true test and a chance to correct a missed opportunity - the 2026 T20 World Cup is a crucial moment for England.