New Zealand face West Indies in ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2026 Group B at the Rose Bowl, Southampton, on Saturday 13 June 2026, starting at 18:30 BST (UTC+1). The Rose Bowl holds 25,000 and stages international cricket regularly; the evening floodlit start gives this Group B opener an occasion feel.

West Indies Women won the inaugural ICC Women’s T20 World Cup in 2009 and won the title again in 2016, making them two-time champions and one of the most decorated sides in tournament history.

New Zealand Women, the White Ferns, are one of the most competitive sides in the world despite drawing on a smaller playing pool than the top nations. Sophie Devine is one of the most destructive openers in women’s T20 cricket, and Amelia Kerr’s leg-spin and lower-order hitting adds another match-winning dimension. The White Ferns punch well above their weight in every ICC event.

West Indies Women bring Caribbean flair and genuine firepower to every match. Their two World Cup titles reflect a programme capable of extraordinary performances. Stafanie Taylor remains one of the most respected all-rounders in the women’s game, and their combination of power hitting and wrist spin is among the most entertaining in world cricket.

The Rose Bowl in Southampton, capacity 25,000, is one of England’s premier cricket grounds. Opened in 2001, it has hosted Test cricket and multiple ICC events. Southampton in June offers ideal summer conditions for evening T20 cricket, with long daylight hours and a lively crowd atmosphere.

Timezone conversions for the 18:30 BST (UTC+1) start: India (IST, UTC+5:30): 23:00. United Kingdom (BST): 18:30. Australia Eastern (AEST, UTC+10): 03:30 (next day). US East Coast (EDT, UTC-4): 13:30. Caribbean (AST, UTC-4): 13:30.

Check Southampton time, New Zealand time, and West Indies time for live timezone references.

The ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2026 is hosted entirely in England, featuring 12 teams across six venues from 12 June to 5 July. The top two from each group of six advance to semi-finals at The Oval, with the final at Lord’s Cricket Ground on 5 July.