England Squad For Women's T20 World Cup 2026 Announced; Nat Sciver-Brunt To Lead

England squad for Women's T20 World Cup announced [Source: AFP]In a significant development, the ECB announced the England squad for Women's T20 World Cup 2026 on Tuesday afternoon. Veteran all-rounder Nat Sciver-Brunt has been named the captain of the side, which is also studded with marquee players like Lauren Bell, Alice Capsey and Sophie Ecclestone. Led by Sciver-Brunt, the English team is placed in Group B and will face Sri Lanka in the Women's T20 World Cup opener at the Edgbaston. Nat Sciver-Brunt to lead England at Women's T20 World Cup 2026Veteran allrounder Nat Sciver-Brunt, who plays for Mumbai Indians in the WPL, is set to lead England in the Women's T20 World Cup this year. She has been a force to reckon with bat and ball in international circuit, having showcased his mettle as a match-winner for the English team. Sciver-Brunt has led England Women to eleven wins across sixteen T20Is and will be tasked to power them to glory on home soil. Nat Sciver-Brunt has played 137 T20Is, amassing 2960 runs and scalping 90 wickets for the English Women. In another development, uncapped 18-year-old spinner Tilly Corteen-Coleman has received a surprise call-up for the mega event. Also Read: Nat Sciver-Brunt Leaves Team Amid England’s T20 World Cup 2026 PrepShe has been impressive in the Women's Hundred competition, scalping 17 wickets at a superb economy of 6.86. With Sophie Ecclestone spearheading the English bowling unit, Corteen-Coleman is expected to assist the experienced campaigner in the World Cup. Danni Wyatt to spearhead England batting unit with Heather Knight and Sophia DunkleyApart from Nat Sciver-Brunt, the experienced trio of Danni Wyatt-Hodge, Heather Knight and Sophia Dunkley is expected to lead the England batting department. Wyatt-Hodge can capitalise on the powerplay field restrictions, while Knight and Dunkley's ability to construct the innings and build impactful partnerships make them valuable assets in the shortest format. Keeper-batter Amy Jones also provides the English women with a handy batting option, with Alice Capsey and Charlie Dean making it into the team as the spin bowling all-rounders. England pick spin-heavy squad; Lauren Bell to lead pace attackRCB star Lauren Bell, who can swing the new ball up front, makes it into the England squad for Women's T20 World Cup as the lead seamer. She will be assisted by Freya Kemp, Lauren Filer and Issy Wong. Meanwhile, the hosts have picked a spin-heavy side for the home World Cup. Besides Sophie Ecclestone and Tilly Corteen-Coleman, the English women have Capsey, Linsey Smith and Charlie Dean, who can be game-changers in the middle overs. England squad for Women's T20 World Cup 2026Nat Sciver-Brunt (C), Sophia Dunkley, Freya Kemp, Lauren Bell, Sophie Ecclestone, Heather Knight, Alice Capsey, Lauren Filer, Linsey Smith, Tilly Corteen-Coleman, Dani Gibson, Issy Wong, Charlie Dean, Amy Jones, Danni Wyatt-HodgeEngland Women's T20 World Cup 2026 scheduleEngland vs Sri Lanka- June 12, BirminghamEngland vs Ireland- June 16, SouthamptonEngland vs Scotland- June 20, HeadingleyEngland vs West Indies- June 24, Lord'sEngland vs New Zealand- June 27, OvalAlso Read: Rajasthan Team Collaborates With ICC Member Nation For Historic Event