Twelve nations will contest 33 matches across seven English venues between June 12 and July 5 in an expanded 12-team format, split across two groups of six.

Nat Sciver-Brunt captains England in what will be her seventh T20 World Cup, with Charlie Dean serving as vice-captain.

The hosts face a tough Group 2 draw alongside defending champions New Zealand, West Indies, Sri Lanka, Ireland and Scotland, with no straightforward path to the semi-finals.

England's Squad: New Faces and Real Stakes

Three uncapped players were included in England's 15-person squad, with 18-year-old Surrey spinner Tilly Corteen-Coleman the most notable call-up alongside Issy Wong and Lauren Filer.

At the other end of the experience scale, Danni Wyatt-Hodge will play her eighth T20 World Cup, partnering veterans Heather Knight and Sophie Ecclestone in a well-rounded group.

Sciver-Brunt was direct about what the tournament means: "World Cups are always special, but this one already feels different - it has the potential to be truly game-changing."

England's opening match against Sri Lanka starts at 03:30 AEST on June 13, with group-stage evening fixtures across the tournament kicking off at that same local time throughout the competition.

The home side also faces Scotland in a World Cup fixture on English soil for the first time, at Headingley on June 20, before a crucial final group-stage match against New Zealand at The Oval on June 27.

Tournament Director Beth Barrett-Wild signalled the ambition behind the event: "This Women's T20 World Cup will bring world-class athletes, elite performances and unforgettable moments to fans."

Australia Target a Record-Extending Seventh Title

Australia arrive as one of the clear title favourites, targeting what would be a record-extending seventh Women's T20 World Cup.

Sophie Molineux leads the side as captain, with Ashleigh Gardner and Tahlia McGrath as vice-captains, marking a new era following Alyssa Healy's retirement from T20 internationals.

Beth Mooney steps into the wicketkeeping role in Healy's absence, supported by the experience of Ellyse Perry, Megan Schutt and Alana King.

Australia are drawn in Group 1 alongside India, South Africa, Pakistan, Bangladesh and the Netherlands - a section that keeps them clear of New Zealand until at least the knockout rounds.

The seven tournament venues span the country: Edgbaston, Old Trafford, Hampshire Bowl, Headingley, Bristol County Ground, The Oval and Lord's.

The semi-finals are set for June 30 and 2 July at The Oval, with the final at Lord's on 5 July beginning at 23:30 AEST. With opening day now less than three weeks away, England versus Sri Lanka at Edgbaston on June 13, 3:30 AEST is where the tenth Women's T20 World Cup gets under way.

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