T20 Blast Women 2026
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Women’s Vitality Blast · All Squads 2026
T20 Blast Women 2026 Squads — All 18 Teams & Key Players
Complete Women’s T20 Blast 2026 squad guide — all League One and League Two rosters, key players, overseas stars, England internationals by county, and the biggest squad storylines of the season.
Overseas Signings
Top Overseas Stars in Women’s T20 Blast 2026
Several world-class overseas players have signed for League One counties, adding international flavour to the squad lists for the Women’s T20 Blast 2026.
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Meg Lanning
Lancashire Thunder
Former Australia captain. 7,720 ODI runs. World-class top-order batter — the headline overseas signing of the 2026 Women’s Vitality Blast.
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Davina Perrin
2025’s top run-scorer for Warwickshire (385 runs). Returns from hamstring injury. Domestic overseas star — one to watch in 2026.
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Grace Harris
Surrey Women
Australian middle-order batter. Explosive finisher. Part of the defending champions’ squad looking to retain the title.
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Alana King
Lancashire Thunder
Australian leg-spin bowler. High-impact T20 bowler who can turn the game with wickets in the powerplay and death overs.
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Hilton Cartwright
Hampshire Hawks W (TBC)
All-rounder. Hampshire’s batting depth is augmented by overseas quality. Check ECB official squads for confirmed 2026 signings.
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Mahika Gaur
Lancashire Thunder
Indian international who plays for Lancashire. Part of a deep Thunder squad featuring both England regulars and international stars.
Note on squad announcements: Final confirmed squads for all 18 counties are published on each county’s official website and ecb.co.uk closer to each fixture. Overseas signings and loan players may change throughout the season. The squads listed here reflect publicly confirmed rosters as of June 2026.
England Internationals
England Women Players by County — 2026
England internationals are distributed across multiple League One counties. However, during the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2026 (June–July), these players are unavailable for county cricket — this is one of the biggest squad management challenges of the 2026 season.
Table 1: Key England Women players and their T20 Blast 2026 counties. Alt: England women cricketers by county for the Women’s T20 Blast 2026. Source: ECB 2026 county registrations.
| Player | County | Role | World Cup Impact |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alice Capsey | Surrey Women | Bat / Off-spin | Unavailable during WC window |
| Sophia Dunkley | Surrey Women | Middle-order bat | Unavailable during WC window |
| Danni Wyatt-Hodge | Surrey Women | Opening bat | Unavailable during WC window |
| Sophie Ecclestone | Lancashire Thunder | Left-arm spin | Unavailable during WC window |
| Emma Lamb | Lancashire Thunder | All-rounder | Unavailable during WC window |
| Kate Cross | Lancashire Thunder | Medium-fast bowl | Unavailable during WC window |
| Tammy Beaumont | Hampshire Hawks Women | Opening bat | Unavailable during WC window |
| Amy Jones | Warwickshire Bears Women | Wicket-keeper / bat | Unavailable during WC window |
| Georgia Elwiss | Hampshire Hawks Women | All-rounder | England squad dependent |
| Natasha Farrant | The Blaze (Notts) | Left-arm seam | England squad dependent |
| Linsey Smith | The Blaze (Notts) | Left-arm spin | England squad dependent |
| Lauren Winfield-Hill | Yorkshire Women | Opening bat | England squad dependent |
| Hollie Armitage | Yorkshire Women | Middle-order bat | England squad dependent |
Alt: England Women cricketers listed by their T20 Blast 2026 county and ICC Women’s T20 World Cup availability. Source: ECB and county registrations 2026.
Tier 1 — League One
T20 Blast Women 2026 League One Squads
Here are the confirmed squads for all 9 Women’s T20 Blast League One 2026 counties, including key players highlighted. Players in bold are headline names; players in gold are overseas signings.
Surrey Women ⭐
Kia Oval, London
Defending ChampionsFull Squad
Alice Capsey, Sophia Dunkley, Danni Wyatt-Hodge, Ryana MacDonald-Gay, Kalea Moore, Tilly Corteen-Coleman, Phoebe Franklin, Emma Jones, Alexa Stonehouse, Kira Chathli, Dani Gregory, Grace Harris (AUS)
Lancashire Thunder
Emirates Old Trafford
Strong FavouritesFull Squad
Sophie Ecclestone, Emma Lamb, Kate Cross, Seren Smale, Eve Jones, Fi Morris, Ailsa Lister, Rebecca Duckworth, Olivia Bell, Grace Potts, Meg Lanning (AUS), Alana King (AUS), Mahika Gaur
Hampshire Hawks Women
Utilita Bowl, Southampton
World Cup AdvantageFull Squad
Tammy Beaumont, Sarah Bryce, Kathryn Bryce, Marie Kelly, Georgia Elwiss, Kirstie Gordon, Lucy Higham, Teresa Graves, Grace Ballinger, Ella Claridge, Charley Phillips, Amy Jones (wkt)
Essex Women
County Ground, Chelmsford
2026 Early LeadersKey Players
Grace Scrivens (opening bat), Sophia Smale (all-rounder), Danielle Gibson (wicketkeeper), Megan Belt, Alicia Sherwell, Kate Coppack, Freya Kemp — Essex are the surprise early leaders of League One with 5 wins from 5
Durham Women
Seat Unique Riverside
Improving SideKey Players
Beth Langston (right-arm seam), Katie Levick (off-spin), Phoebe Graham, Lauren Griffiths, Eve Richardson, Abbi Robinson — Durham have improved on their 2025 finish and are performing well in the early 2026 standings
Somerset Women
Cooper Associates Ground, Taunton
RebuildingKey Players
Anya Shrubsole (returning seamer), Ali Mayson, Grace Ballinger, Sophia Dunkley (contract), Abi Norgrove, Emma Sherwood — Somerset are adjusting after a difficult 2025 Finals Day loss to Surrey
The Blaze (Notts)
Trent Bridge, Nottingham
Experienced CoreKey Players
Natasha Farrant (left-arm seam), Linsey Smith (left-arm spin), Kate Cross (on loan from Lancashire for some fixtures), Georgia Adams, Bess Heath (wkt), Bryony Smith, Ellie Anderson
Warwickshire Bears Women
Edgbaston, Birmingham
Power SquadKey Players
Davina Perrin (2025 top scorer, returning from injury), Millie Taylor (slow left-arm), Amy Jones (England wkt/bat), Sarah Bryce, Kirstie Gordon, Lucy Higham — one of the most experienced squads in the competition
Yorkshire Women
Headingley, Leeds
Historic Tier 1 DebutKey Players
Lauren Winfield-Hill (England opener), Hollie Armitage (all-rounder), Katie Thompson (captain), Bess Heath, Emma Marlow, Alex MacDonald, Ellen Sheridan — Yorkshire arrive in Tier 1 as the most exciting new team in the competition
Womens T20 Blast Div 2 — League Two
Women’s T20 Blast League Two Squads
The womens t20 blast div 2 (officially Vitality Blast Women League 2 2026) features nine counties with developing squads, rising talents, and two notable former Tier 1 teams. Middlesex enter as 2025 League 2 champions.
Glamorgan Women
Sophia Gardens, Cardiff
Early 2026 Leaders · Promoted 2027Key Players
Daisy Jeanes (2026 top scorer so far, 124 runs from 2 games), Lauren Parfitt, Nadia Koster, Alex Edwards, Bethan Rees, Ffion Dafydd — Glamorgan confirmed for promotion to Tier 1 in 2027
Middlesex Women
Lord’s / Merchant Taylors
2025 L2 ChampionsKey Players
Saskia Horley (77 runs in 2026), Katie Wolfe (5 wickets), Anaya Patel (bowling), Fran Wilson, Alicia Sherwell — defending League 2 champions looking to repeat their 2025 success
Northamptonshire Women
County Ground, Northampton
Strong Early FormKey Players
Strong squad in early 2026 with 5 points from their opening fixtures. Key players include experienced county players from the central England region
Kent Women
St Lawrence Ground, Canterbury
League TwoKey Players
Defended well in 2025 League 2. Playing fixture-rich schedule against nine opponents in single-group format. Check kentcricket.co.uk for confirmed squad
Gloucestershire Women
County Ground, Bristol
League TwoKey Players
Competing in their first season of the single-group League 2 format. Check gloscricket.co.uk for confirmed 2026 squad list
Worcestershire Women
New Road, Worcester
League TwoKey Players
Ebony-Jade Tweats (86 runs in 2026 so far). Strong batting presence in the new single-group format. Full squad at wccc.co.uk
Leicestershire Women
Grace Road, Leicester
League TwoKey Players
Emma Thatcher (batting, 2 innings in 2026). Developing squad with good county foundation. Check leicestershirecricket.co.uk
Derbyshire Falcons Women
County Ground, Derby
League TwoKey Players
Maria Andrews (bowling, 4 wickets in 2026 so far). Derbyshire have a young developing squad with several academy players getting their chance in 2026
Sussex Women
1st Central County Ground, Hove
League TwoKey Players
Sussex compete in the single-group League 2 format after not qualifying for the 2025 League 2 knockout stages. Their seaside ground at Hove provides a unique playing environment. Full squad at sussexcricket.co.uk
League Two promotion pathway: Glamorgan Women are confirmed for promotion to League One Tier 1 in 2027 following their early 2026 dominance. Two further counties are scheduled to join Tier 1 by 2029. Strong performances in League 2 squads are the clearest route to joining the professional top flight.
ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2026
World Cup Impact on T20 Blast Women 2026 Squads
The most significant external factor affecting T20 Blast Women 2026 squads is the concurrent ICC Women’s T20 World Cup, hosted in England from June to early July 2026. Here is how it affects the competition and which squads are most impacted.
| County | Players Affected | Impact Level |
|---|---|---|
| Surrey Women | Alice Capsey, Sophia Dunkley, Danni Wyatt-Hodge | High — three first-team regulars unavailable |
| Lancashire Thunder | Sophie Ecclestone, Emma Lamb, Kate Cross | High — three of their strongest players unavailable |
| Hampshire Hawks Women | None confirmed | Minimal — significant competitive advantage in June |
| Warwickshire Bears Women | Amy Jones (dependent on selection) | Medium |
| Yorkshire Women | Lauren Winfield-Hill (dependent on selection) | Low–Medium |
| Essex Women | Grace Scrivens (dependent on selection) | Low–Medium |
| The Blaze (Notts) | Natasha Farrant (dependent on selection) | Low–Medium |
| Durham Women | Selected players dependent on England selection | Low |
| Somerset Women | Limited England presence | Low |
2026 Season Highlights
10 Players to Watch in Women’s T20 Blast 2026
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Alice Capsey
Surrey Women
England’s most exciting young batter. Explosive power and audacious stroke play. Unavailable during World Cup window.
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Meg Lanning
Lancashire Thunder
Former Australia captain. When available, the best batter in the competition. The headline overseas signing of 2026.
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Sophie Ecclestone
Lancashire Thunder
ICC’s world No.1 ranked women’s T20 bowler. Match-winning left-arm spinner when available for Lancashire.
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Tammy Beaumont
Hampshire Hawks W
One of England’s most experienced batters. Hampshire’s settled squad means Beaumont faces fewer World Cup disruptions than most.
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Grace Scrivens
Essex Women
One of the hottest young talents in English women’s cricket. Playing a leading role as Essex top the early League One standings.
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Lauren Winfield-Hill
Yorkshire Women
Yorkshire’s captain and most experienced player as they make history in their first Tier 1 season. Hugely influential leader.
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Daisy Jeanes
Glamorgan Women (L2)
League 2’s early top scorer with 124 runs in 2 innings. The driving force behind Glamorgan’s dominant start in 2026.
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Davina Perrin
Warwickshire Bears W
2025’s top Warwickshire scorer (385 runs) returns from hamstring injury. One of domestic cricket’s most consistent performers.
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Millie Taylor
Warwickshire Bears W
Slow left-arm spinner who can trouble any batter. Increasingly important for Warwickshire as they build their 2026 challenge.
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Saskia Horley
Middlesex Women (L2)
Middlesex’s consistent League 2 performer. Defending League 2 champions look to repeat under her batting leadership.
📝 Summary — Women’s T20 Blast 2026 Squads
- Surrey Women (defending champions): Alice Capsey, Sophia Dunkley, Danni Wyatt-Hodge, Grace Harris (OS)
- Lancashire Thunder: Sophie Ecclestone, Emma Lamb, Kate Cross, Meg Lanning (headline OS signing)
- Hampshire Hawks Women: Tammy Beaumont, Georgia Elwiss, Amy Jones — least World Cup impacted squad
- Essex Women: Grace Scrivens leading the early League One table — the 2026 surprise package
- Yorkshire Women: Lauren Winfield-Hill leading Yorkshire’s historic first Tier 1 campaign
- Glamorgan Women (L2): Daisy Jeanes top scorer — confirmed for promotion to Tier 1 in 2027
- Middlesex Women (L2): Saskia Horley leading defending League 2 champions
- ICC Women’s T20 World Cup removes key England stars from Surrey, Lancashire and Warwickshire during June
Questions & Answers
FAQs — Women’s T20 Blast 2026 Squads
What is the Surrey Women squad for T20 Blast 2026?
Surrey Women’s confirmed squad for the T20 Blast 2026 includes: Alice Capsey, Sophia Dunkley, Danni Wyatt-Hodge, Ryana MacDonald-Gay, Kalea Moore, Tilly Corteen-Coleman, Phoebe Franklin, Emma Jones, Alexa Stonehouse, Kira Chathli, Dani Gregory, and Grace Harris (overseas, Australia). Several England internationals will miss matches during the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup window. Check kiaoval.com for the latest squad updates.Who is the overseas player in Lancashire Thunder’s T20 Blast 2026 squad?
Lancashire Thunder’s headline overseas signing for the Women’s T20 Blast 2026 is Meg Lanning, the former Australia women’s captain and one of the greatest batters in women’s cricket history. Alana King (Australia) is also in the Thunder squad as a leg-spin bowling option. These signings make Lancashire one of the strongest squads in the competition.Which teams are in the Women’s T20 Blast Division 2 (League Two) 2026?
The Women’s T20 Blast Division 2 (also called League Two or Tier 2) in 2026 features nine counties: Glamorgan Women, Middlesex Women (2025 League 2 champions), Northamptonshire Women, Leicestershire Women, Kent Women, Gloucestershire Women, Worcestershire Women, Derbyshire Falcons Women, and Sussex Women. They compete in a single-group format with 8 matches each.Are England women players available for the T20 Blast 2026?
England internationals are generally available for county cricket except when selected for England fixtures — most notably during the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2026, which runs in England from June to early July. During this window, players like Alice Capsey, Sophia Dunkley, Sophie Ecclestone, Emma Lamb, Tammy Beaumont, and Amy Jones are unavailable for their counties. Hampshire Women are the least affected squad as none of their players are part of the World Cup setup.How can I find the full confirmed squad for my county?
The most up-to-date squad information for each county is available on their official county website (e.g. surreycricket.com, lancashirecricket.co.uk, essexcricket.org.uk). The ECB’s official Vitality Blast website also aggregates squad information. Cricinfo and Cricbuzz both maintain Women’s T20 Blast 2026 squad pages with player profiles and statistics.
Final Word — T20 Blast Women 2026 Squads
The T20 Blast Women 2026 squads represent the most competitive field in the competition’s short history. From the defending champions Surrey — with their England-laden lineup — to the newcomers Yorkshire and the surprise early leaders Essex, every squad brings something different to the table. The ICC Women’s T20 World Cup window adds a fascinating tactical layer, rewarding counties like Hampshire whose squads are less affected by international absences.
Check county websites and ecb.co.uk for the latest confirmed squad lists as the season progresses — overseas signings, loan players and injury replacements can all change the picture throughout the summer.