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The ICC Women's T20 World Cup is the biennial international championship for women's Twenty20 International cricket. The event is organised by the sport's governing body, the International Cricket Council (ICC), with the first edition having been held in England in 2009. For the first three tournaments, there were eight participants, but this number has been raised to ten from the 2014 edition onwards. In July 2022, the ICC announced that the Bangladesh would host the 2024 tournament and that England would host the 2026 tournament. The number of teams in at the 2026 tournament is also set to increase to twelve.

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Fitness not an issue for England - Knight Fitness was not the reason for England's shock Women's T20 World Cup exit last month, says captain Heather Knight. BBC Sport - Published on November 19, 2024
England lose to Australia in T20 World Cup warm-up England are beaten by defending champions Australia in their first Women's T20 World Cup warm-up. BBC Sport - Published on September 29, 2024
ICC announce record prize money for Women's T20 World Cup The International Cricket Council (ICC) announces record prize money of more than £6m for next month's Women's T20 World Cup. BBC Sport - Published on September 17, 2024

Bell & Aitken-Drummond make Scots' World Cup squad Abbi Aitken-Drummond and Olivia Bell named in Scotland's first-ever Women's T20 World Cup squad. BBC Sport - Published on September 2, 2024
India refuse to step in to host Women's T20 World Cup The Indian cricket board says it will not step in to host the 2024 Women's T20 World Cup if it has to be moved from Bangladesh. BBC Sport - Published on August 15, 2024
Scotland reach T20 World Cup as they deny Ireland Scotland reach the Women's T20 World Cup with a dominant qualifier semi-final win over Ireland which ends the Irish side's hopes. BBC Sport - Published on May 5, 2024

Record viewing figures for Women's T20 World Cup This year's Women's T20 World Cup was the most watched women's tournament in history, says the International Cricket Council. BBC Sport - Published on May 4, 2023
Lessons to learn after Australia's 'formality' win Australia's win in the Women's T20 World Cup was a "formality", and despite some encouraging signs, there are concerns for women's cricket, writes BBC Sport's Ffion Wynne. BBC Sport - Published on February 27, 2023
T20 World Cup: Superwoman catches & bizarre run outs Watch some of the most memorable moments from the 2023 Women's T20 World Cup, including amazing catches, bizarre run outs and England's record-breaking score. BBC Sport - Published on February 27, 2023
Australia beat SA to win sixth World T20 title Australia beat South Africa by 19 runs to win the Women's T20 World Cup for the third successive time. BBC Sport - Published on February 26, 2023

Best of Wolvaardt's half-century against Australia Watch the best shots from Laura Wolvaardt's half-century for hosts South Africa against Australia in the Women's T20 World Cup final. BBC Sport - Published on February 26, 2023
Best shots of Mooney's 74 not out in World Cup final Watch the best shots of Beth Mooney's 74 not out to help Australia reach 156-6 against hosts South Africa in the Women's T20 World Cup final. BBC Sport - Published on February 26, 2023
Australia lose first wicket as Healy goes for 18 South Africa pick up their first wicket as Nadine de Klerk makes an easy catch off Marizanne Kapp's bowling to dismiss Australia's Alyssa Healy for 18 in the Women's T20 World Cup final. BBC Sport - Published on February 26, 2023	From broken dreams to T20 World Cup final A devastating car crash ended Tazmin Brits' Olympic dream and pushed her to the brink of suicide. Now she is playing for South Africa in the Women's T20 World Cup final. BBC Sport - Published on February 26, 2023
Holders Australia face hosts South Africa in Women's T20 World Cup final Follow live text, in-play clips and BBC Radio 5 Sports Extra as Australia face South Africa in the Women’s T20 World Cup final. BBC Sport - Published on February 25, 2023	Underdogs South Africa face Australia's juggernaut Can hosts South Africa upset five-time champions Australia in the Women's T20 World Cup final on Sunday? BBC Sport - Published on February 25, 2023
How England's T20 World Cup hopes unravelled England were heavy favourites against South Africa but lost their Women's T20 World Cup semi-final - where did it go wrong? BBC Sport - Published on February 24, 2023	SA beat England to make first World Cup final Watch highlights as England are knocked out of the Women's T20 World Cup after hosts South Africa win a gripping semi-final by six runs. BBC Sport - Published on February 24, 2023
England's Capsey out to 'sensational' Brits catch South Africa's Tazmin Brits takes a "sensational" catch to dismiss Alice Capsey for a duck at the Women's T20 World Cup. BBC Sport - Published on February 24, 2023	Ecclestone picks up two key wickets in same over Sophie Ecclestone removes Chloe Tryon for three and Nadine de Klerk for a duck in the 19th over against South Africa at the Women's T20 World Cup. BBC Sport - Published on February 24, 2023
Best shots from Brits' 68 against England Watch the best shots from South Africa's Tazmin Brits' 68 off 55 balls against England during their Women's T20 World Cup semi-final in Cape Town. BBC Sport - Published on February 24, 2023	Relief for England as Ecclestone removes Wolvaardt England pick up their first wicket as Sophie Ecclestone removes South Africa's Laura Wolvaardt for 53 during their Women's T20 World Cup semi-final. BBC Sport - Published on February 24, 2023
England bowl first as SA win toss in Women's T20 World Cup semi-final Follow live text, in-play clips and BBC Radio 5 Sports Extra as England face South Africa in the Women’s T20 World Cup semi-finals. BBC Sport - Published on February 23, 2023	T20 semi-final schedule and how to follow on BBC Four remain in the Women's T20 World Cup, but when are the semi-finals and how can I follow them on the BBC? BBC Sport - Published on February 21, 2023
Wolvaardt's 66 helps South Africa reach semi-finals Watch Laura Wolvaardt's best shots in an unbeaten 66 as South Africa beat Bangladesh by 10 wickets to set up a semi-final meeting with England at the Women's T20 World Cup. BBC Sport - Published on February 21, 2023	Sciver-Brunt bounces back from 'shocker' start England bowler Katherine Sciver-Brunt says she is taking a lot of confidence into the semi-final of the Women's T20 World Cup against South Africa. BBC Sport - Published on February 21, 2023
Nervy South Africa win to set up England semi South Africa will play England in the Women's T20 World Cup semi-final after a 10-wicket win against Bangladesh. BBC Sport - Published on February 21, 2023	England smash World Cup record in big Pakistan win England thrash Pakistan by 114 runs to continue their winning run before the semi-finals of the Women's T20 World Cup. BBC Sport - Published on February 21, 2023
Watch: Natalie Sciver-Brunt scores brilliant 81 Watch the best shots from Natalie Sciver-Brunt's 81 off 40 balls against Pakistan at the Women's T20 World Cup. BBC Sport - Published on February 21, 2023	England 'still searching for complete performance' Wicketkeeper Amy Jones says England are "still searching for the complete performance" at the Women's T20 World Cup. BBC Sport - Published on February 20, 2023
India reach semis with win over Ireland India qualify for the Women's T20 World Cup semi-finals with a five-run Duckworth-Lewis-Stern win over Ireland in Gqeberha. BBC Sport - Published on February 20, 2023	Mandhana hits 'extravagant' 87 against Ireland Watch the best shots from India's Smriti Mandhana as she hits 87 off 56 balls against Ireland at the Women's T20 World Cup. BBC Sport - Published on February 20, 2023
Delany picks up two wickets in three balls Ireland captain Laura Delany picks up the wickets of Harmanpreet Kaur and Richa Ghosh in three balls at the Women's T20 World Cup. BBC Sport - Published on February 20, 2023	South Africa look to seal semi-final spot at T20 World Cup v Bangladesh Follow live text, in-play clips and BBC Radio 5 Sports Extra as Bangladesh face South Africa in the Women’s T20 World Cup. BBC Sport - Published on February 20, 2023