Team India announced for Women’s T20 World Cup 2026, eyes on second ICC title under the captaincy of Harmanpreet

By Samira Vishwas On May 2, 2026

India Women’s T20 World Cup 2026 Squad Announcement: The Indian team has been announced for the Women’s T20 World Cup 2026 to be played in the month of June this year. BCCI has announced the 15-member team on Saturday. Star player Harmanpreet Kaur has been made the captain for this mega event, while Smriti Mandhana will be the vice-captain. There are many great players in this team.

Let us tell you that there has been a surprise entry of a player in Team India for the T20 World Cup to be played in England from June 12 to July 5. Delhi Capitals player Nandini Sharma, who bowled brilliantly in the Women’s Premier League 2026, has been given a chance in the World Cup team.

The wait is over! ⌛
🚨 Presenting #TeamIndia‘s squad for the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2026 🇮🇳
Let’s bring out the cheers for #WomenInBlue ➡️#T20WorldCup pic.twitter.com/vZTGtqeTZL
— BCCI Women (@BCCIWomen) May 2, 2026

Team India for Women’s T20 World Cup 2026

Harmanpreet Kaur (captain), Smriti Mandhana (vice-captain), Shefali Verma, Jemimah Rodrigues, Deepti Sharma, Richa Ghosh (wicketkeeper), Arundhati Reddy, Renuka Thakur, Kranti Gaur, Sri Charni, Shreyanka Patil, Bharti Fulmali, Yastika Bhatia, Nandini Sharma, Radha Yadav.

Nandini Sharma’s surprise entry

Nandani Sharma has been included in India’s 15-member squad for the upcoming 2026 ICC Women’s T20 World Cup. Nandini, who created a stir by taking a hat-trick in WPL, has been selected in the national team for the first time. 24-year-old fast bowler Nandini Sharma, resident of Chandigarh, bowled strongly in her very first season of the Women’s Premier League. While playing for Delhi Capitals, he won the title of joint highest wicket taker by taking 17 wickets.

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Eyes will be on second consecutive title

The Indian team led by Harmanpreet Kaur will have the responsibility of winning the World Cup title for the second consecutive time. Let us tell you that last year, the Indian women’s team showed excellent performance in the ODI World Cup and won the title for the first time. For the T20 World Cup 2026, most of the same players who were present last year are included. The responsibility of captaincy rests on the shoulders of experienced Harmanpreet Kaur, while Amol Majumdar will play the role of head coach.