Announcement of India's Women's T20 World Cup 2026 Squad

The Indian women's cricket team has officially announced its squad for the T20 World Cup 2026, set to take place in England. Led by captain Harmanpreet Kaur and vice-captain Smriti Mandhana, the team includes a mix of experienced players and fresh talent, including the surprise inclusion of Nandini Sharma, who excelled in the Women's Premier League. The squad aims to defend their title after a successful ODI World Cup last year. With high expectations, the team is ready to compete for glory once again.

By Narendra Chaudhary May 2, 2026, 19:26 IST

India Women’s T20 World Cup 2026 Squad Announcement

The Indian women's cricket team for the T20 World Cup 2026, scheduled to take place in June, has been officially announced. The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) revealed the 15-member squad on Saturday. Star player Harmanpreet Kaur will lead the team as captain, with Smriti Mandhana serving as the vice-captain. The squad features a lineup of exceptional talent.

Team India for Women's T20 World Cup 2026

The T20 World Cup will be held in England from June 12 to July 5. Notably, there is a surprise inclusion in the squad: Nandini Sharma, a standout bowler from the Women's Premier League 2026, has earned her spot in the World Cup team.

Official Announcement

The wait is over! ⌛

🚨 Presenting #TeamIndia’s squad for the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2026 🇮🇳

Let’s bring out the cheers for #WomenInBlue 🤩#T20WorldCup pic.twitter.com/vZTGtqeTZL

— BCCI Women May 2, 2026

Complete Squad List

The squad for the Women's T20 World Cup 2026 includes: Harmanpreet Kaur, Smriti Mandhana, Shefali Verma, Jemimah Rodrigues, Deepti Sharma, Richa Ghosh, Arundhati Reddy, Renuka Thakur, Kranti Gaud, Shree Charni, Shreyanka Patil, Bharti Fulmali, Yastika Bhatia, Nandini Sharma, and Radha Yadav.

Nandini Sharma's Surprise Inclusion

Nandini Sharma has made her debut in the national team for the upcoming 2026 World Cup. The 24-year-old fast bowler from Chandigarh made headlines in the Women's Premier League by taking a hat-trick and finishing as the joint highest wicket-taker with 17 wickets while playing for Delhi Capitals.

Aiming for Consecutive Titles

The Indian team, under the leadership of Harmanpreet Kaur, is tasked with winning the World Cup title for the second consecutive time. Last year, the Indian women's team showcased an impressive performance to clinch their first ODI World Cup title. Most of the players in the T20 World Cup 2026 squad were also part of the previous year's team. Amol Majumdar will serve as the head coach.