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Warm-up venues confirmed for ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2026

Dubai, July 10 (UNI) Cardiff’s Sophia Gardens, Derby County Ground and Loughborough University will all host warm-up fixtures ahead of the 2026 edition of the Women's T20 World Cup that commences in Birmingham on June 12 2026.
While the exact details of the warm-up fixtures are yet to be released, the three venues- that are rich in cricketing pedigree and have played a major role in enhancing the profile of women’s cricket in recent times- will all host matches prior to the 10th edition of the T20 World Cup that will be hosted by England and Wales next year.
Eight of the 12 teams that will compete in the expanded T20 World Cup have already been determined, with the final four sides to be locked in once the Women’s T20 World Cup Qualifier has been completed early next year.
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