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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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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 2 days ago
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	Davies replaces Bell for England against Pakistan in final group game Follow live text, in-play clips and BBC Radio 5 Sports Extra as England face Pakistan in the Women’s T20 World Cup. BBC Sport - Published on February 20, 2023
NZ thrash Sri Lanka to keep semi-final hopes alive New Zealand keep their hopes of reaching the Women's T20 World Cup semi-finals alive with a dominant 102-run win over Sri Lanka. BBC Sport - Published on February 19, 2023	Pakistan lose to Windies after tense finish Watch highlights from a nervy final over as Pakistan slip to a three-run defeat by West Indies at the Women's T20 World Cup. BBC Sport - Published on February 19, 2023
India bat first against Ireland as they look to seal semi-final spot Follow live text, in-play clips and BBC Radio 5 Sports Extra as India face Ireland in the Women’s T20 World Cup. BBC Sport - Published on February 19, 2023	England through to semis after Pakistan lose to WI England qualify for the Women's T20 World Cup semi-finals after Pakistan slip to a nervy three-run defeat to West Indies. BBC Sport - Published on February 19, 2023
'Come on man!' Matthews makes fine diving catch West Indies' Hayley Matthews makes a sharp diving catch to remove Pakistan's Sidra Ameen at the Women's T20 World Cup. BBC Sport - Published on February 19, 2023	Sri Lanka aim to seal World Cup semi-final spot against New Zealand Follow live text, in-play clips and BBC Radio 5 Sports Extra as New Zealand face Sri Lanka in the Women’s T20 World Cup. BBC Sport - Published on February 19, 2023
McGrath's 57 leads Australia into semi-finals Tahlia McGrath hits 57 off 33 balls to help Australia beat South Africa by six wickets and secure their place in the semi-finals of the Women's T20 World Cup. BBC Sport - Published on February 18, 2023	West Indies to bat first against Pakistan in crucial World Cup game Follow live text, in-play clips and BBC Radio 5 Sports Extra as Pakistan face West Indies in the Women’s T20 World Cup. BBC Sport - Published on February 18, 2023
England 'building nicely' and 'can beat Australia' England are "building nicely" towards the semi-finals of the Women's T20 World Cup, says captain Heather Knight. BBC Sport - Published on February 18, 2023	Nat Sciver-Brunt's 50 inspires England win over India Watch the best shots from Nat Sciver-Brunt's 50 off 41 balls as England claim a vital 11-run win over India at the Women's T20 World Cup. BBC Sport - Published on February 18, 2023
Women’s T20 World Cup: South Africa v Australia – clips, radio & text Follow live text, in-play clips and BBC Radio 5 Sports Extra as South Africa face Australia in the Women’s T20 World Cup. BBC Sport - Published on February 18, 2023	Wyatt out for golden duck to 'fantastic' Ghosh catch Watch as India keeper Richa Ghosh produces a brilliant diving catch to remove England opener Danni Wyatt for a first-ball duck at the Women's T20 World Cup. BBC Sport - Published on February 18, 2023
India win toss and opt to bowl against England in T20 World Cup Follow live text, in-play clips and BBC Radio 5 Sports Extra as England face India in the Women’s T20 World Cup. BBC Sport - Published on February 18, 2023	West Indies beat Ireland with one ball to spare West Indies keep their semi-finals hope alive as they defeat Ireland by six wickets in a thrilling game to knock them out of the Women's T20 World Cup. BBC Sport - Published on February 17, 2023
England 'ready and excited' for crucial India game England's Sophia Dunkley says they are "ready and excited" for their crunch match against India at the Women's T20 World Cup on Saturday. BBC Sport - Published on February 17, 2023	Prendergast smashes massive six to bring up her 50 Ireland allrounder Orla Prendergast smashes huge shot over the leg side for six to bring up her half-century as they face West Indies in the Women's T20 World Cup. BBC Sport - Published on February 17, 2023
Bates hits unbeaten 81 as NZ post monster total New Zealand's Suzie Bates scores an amazing 81 off 61 balls as her side score a huge 189-3 against Bangladesh in the Women's T20 World Cup. BBC Sport - Published on February 17, 2023