- Opening venue, Edgbaston, marks 100 days to go until the start of the ICC Women’s World Cup, with transformation of its iconic scoreboard
- Scoreboards across all host venues and cricket grounds around the world, join the global moment
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(Wednesday 4 March, BIRMINGHAM) The first ball of the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2026 will be bowled at Edgbaston on 12 June, as hosts England take on Sri Lanka – and today the famous Birmingham venue marked the 100-day countdown transforming its iconic scoreboard into a huge 100-day countdown.
The moment sparked a wave of scoreboard transformations across the country and around the world, signalling the start of the final run-up to one of the biggest sporting events of the year. Cricket fans around the world are gearing up for an electrifying summer of women’s cricket, with excitement building ahead of the opening match.
England Women captain, Nat Sciver-Brunt, was joined by teammates Sophia Dunkley and Lauren Filer for the countdown in Birmingham, where fans will witness world-class sport, incredible action and a global celebration of women’s cricket.
Countdown scoreboards also appeared simultaneously at cricket grounds across host cities in the UK including Old Trafford Cricket Ground (Manchester), Headingley (Leeds), Hampshire Bowl (Southampton), Bristol County Ground (Bristol), The Oval (London), and Lord’s (London). Iconic global cricket grounds such as Sydney Cricket Ground (Australia), Eden Gardens (India) and Gaddafi Stadium (Pakistan) also followed suit transforming their scoreboards with the digital design.
Beth Barrett-Wild, ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2026 Tournament Director said, “In just 100 days, England and Wales will host the best female cricketers on the planet, for an unmissable sporting spectacle. With over 115,000 tickets already sold, excitement and momentum is building behind a tournament that’s ready to capture the hearts and minds of the nation and propel women’s cricket firmly into the sporting mainstream.”
Sanjog Gupta, ICC CEO said, “100 days to go until the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2026 is an exciting milestone as we approach a defining moment for the sport, one that underlines women’s cricket as a driving force in the global game. England and Wales will provide an outstanding stage for the world’s best players, and fans across the world can look forward to a tournament that will firmly place women’s cricket at the forefront of world sport.”
England Women captain Nat Sciver-Brunt said “There’s nothing bigger than a home World Cup. To kick off at Edgbaston, in front of our fans, makes it even more special. We’re building something really strong as a group, and we’re going all out to win another World Cup on home soil and give our fans a moment they will remember forever.
“We need our supporters behind us – so get your tickets now and help create a roaring home crowd cheering us on!”
This summer, fans can expect to see the world’s best cricketing talent battle it out across England and Wales, with teams from across the globe competing for the ultimate prize. With fierce rivalries, high‑stakes matches and a festival‑like atmosphere at every venue, the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup is set to be one of the most unmissable sporting moments of the year.
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