T20 World Cup captains play cricket on Waterloo Bridge during launch event
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 7, 2026, 3:17 PM
Last updated Jun 7, 2026
Waterloo Bridge in London hosted a cricket pitch for the launch of the Women's ICC T20 World Cup. Captains from the 12 participating teams gathered for a game on June 7, ahead of the tournament's opening match on June 9, where England will face Sri Lanka at Edgbaston. This edition expands the tournament from 10 to 12 teams, marking the Netherlands' debut. The tournament spans 24 days and concludes with the final at Lord's on July 5. New Zealand enter as defending champions after their 2024 victory over South Africa.
- •Waterloo Bridge was closed for the event on June 7.
- •The tournament launches on June 9 with England vs. Sri Lanka.
- •This year's edition features 12 teams for the first time.
- •New Zealand are the defending champions from the 2024 tournament.
- •The final is scheduled for July 5 at Lord's.
- 3:17 PMYahoo Sports — Waterloo Bridge becomes cricket pitch for T20 World Cup launch
"Captains from the 12 teams competing in the tournament met for a quick game on the central London crossing.
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