By Philip Spooner
West Indies will face England at Lord’s in a major encounter when the International Cricket Council’s Women’s T20 World Cup in played in England next year. The ICC unveiled the full schedule for the marquee global event on Wednesday morning with the historic venue set to host the two former champion teams.
West Indies have been drawn in Group 2 alongside hosts England, defending champions New Zealand, Sri Lanka and two qualifier teams to be decided through an ICC qualification tournament early next year.
With the semi-finals and final already confirmed to take place in London – at The Oval and Lord’s respectively; iconic venues such as Headingley, Old Trafford, Bristol County Ground and Hampshire Bowl will also play their part in showcasing world-class cricket throughout the early stages.
Next year will mark 10 years since the West Indies won their ICC Women’s World T20 title, when they beat Australia at Eden Gardens in Kolkata. They reached the semi-finals when the last tournament was played in Dubai last October.
Group 1: Australia, South Africa, India, Pakistan, Qualifier, Qualifier
Group 2: West Indies, England, New Zealand, Sri Lanka, Qualifier, Qualifier
West Indies match schedule
Saturday, June 13: v New Zealand at Hampshire Bowl – 6:30pm
Thursday, June 18: v Qualifier at Headingley – 6:30pm
Sunday, June 21: v Sri Lanka at Bristol County Ground 10:30 am
Wednesday, June 24: v England at Lord’s – 6:30pm
Saturday, June 27: v Qualifier at Bristol County Ground 2:30pm
Tuesday, June 30: Semi-Final 1 at The Oval – 14:30pm
Thursday, July 2: Semi Final 2 at The Oval – 6:30pm
Sunday, July 5: The Final at Lord’s – 2:30pm
