The ICC Women’s T20 World Cup Global Qualifier is underway in Nepal from January 18 to early February 2026. This event decides the remaining spots for the main Women’s T20 World Cup in England later this year. Ten teams compete in two groups, with the top performers advancing to the Super 6 stage and qualifying for the World Cup.
Here are the latest group standings based on matches completed so far. Points: 2 for a win, 0 for a loss, net run rate (NRR) used for ties.
Group A Points Table
| Position | Team | Matches | Won | Lost | No Result | Points | NRR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bangladesh Women | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 4 | +1.275 |
| 2 | Ireland Women | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | +2.050 |
| 3 | United States Women | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 2 | -0.381 |
| 4 | Namibia Women | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | -0.300 (approx) |
| 5 | Papua New Guinea Women | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | -1.775 (approx) |
Group B Points Table
| Position | Team | Matches | Won | Lost | No Result | Points | NRR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Netherlands Women | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 4 | +0.725 |
| 2 | Thailand Women | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 4 | +0.616 |
| 3 | Scotland Women | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | -0.350 |
| 4 | Zimbabwe Women | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | -0.575 |
| 5 | Nepal Women | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | -1.326 |
Note: Standings are from reliable sources like ESPNcricinfo, Cricbuzz, and ICC updates as of January 22 morning IST. Some matches (including Nepal vs Netherlands on January 22) may have been in progress or recently finished, so check live scores for any last-minute changes. NRR values are approximate where not fully detailed.
Bangladesh and Netherlands lead their groups with perfect records, while Thailand and Ireland also show strong form. For Indian fans, remember India is already qualified directly for the main tournament along with hosts England, Australia, New Zealand, South Africa, West Indies, and others based on previous performances and rankings.
The qualifier adds real excitement with associate teams fighting hard. Keep following updates from Nepal as the competition heats up toward the Super 6 and final qualifiers for England 2026. Stay tuned for more action on the field!