The Senior Women’s T20 Trophy 2026 is scheduled to begin on October 26, bringing together 37 teams from across India for one of the major competitions on the Board of Control for Cricket in India’s (BCCI) domestic women’s calendar.
The tournament will run until November 20, with 134 T20 matches scheduled across the Elite and Plate divisions.
A total of 31 teams will compete in the Elite division, while six teams will participate in the Plate competition. The tournament will feature a league phase, a Super League stage and a final to determine the Elite champion.
Bengal will be among the teams attracting attention, with India wicketkeeper-batter Richa Ghosh and fast bowler Titas Sadhu expected to play important roles in the competition.
Senior Women’s T20 Trophy 2026: Tournament Overview
The competition will feature 37 teams divided into five groups across two divisions.
The Elite division consists of four groups, with eight teams each in Groups A, B and C and seven teams in Group D.
The Plate division will feature six teams competing separately.
Tournament Details
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Tournament | Senior Women’s T20 Trophy 2026 |
| Organiser | BCCI |
| Start date | October 26, 2026 |
| Final | November 20, 2026 |
| Total teams | 37 |
| Elite teams | 31 |
| Plate teams | 6 |
| Scheduled matches | 134 |
| Elite groups | 4 |
| Plate groups | 1 |
| Super League | November 14–18 |
| Elite final venue | Ahmedabad |
The tournament will provide domestic players with an opportunity to perform against leading state teams and strengthen their claims for higher-level selection.
Senior Women’s T20 Trophy 2026 Schedule
The competition is scheduled to begin on October 26, with the Elite and Plate divisions following separate league-stage schedules.
The Plate league stage will conclude on November 2, followed by the Plate final on November 4.
The Elite league stage will continue until November 6, with the top teams advancing to the Super League.
The Super League will take place between November 14 and 18, before the Elite final on November 20.
Important Dates
| Stage | Dates |
|---|---|
| Elite and Plate leagues begin | October 26, 2026 |
| Plate league concludes | November 2, 2026 |
| Plate Final | November 4, 2026 |
| Elite league concludes | November 6, 2026 |
| Super League | November 14–18, 2026 |
| Elite Final | November 20, 2026 |
The tournament schedule includes 120 league-stage matches across the Elite and Plate divisions.
The Super League will feature another 12 matches, while the Plate and Elite finals will bring the overall total to 134.
Senior Women’s T20 Trophy 2026 Format Explained
The Elite division will follow a group-stage format before progressing to the Super League.
Teams in the three eight-team groups will play seven league matches each, while the seven teams in Group D will play six matches apiece.
The top two teams from each Elite group will qualify for the Super League, creating an eight-team second stage.
These eight teams will be divided into Super League Groups A and B, with each side playing three matches.
The teams finishing first in their respective Super League groups will advance to the final on November 20.
The Plate division will operate separately, with six teams playing a round-robin league before the Plate final on November 4.
Senior Women’s T20 Trophy 2026 Groups and Teams
The 37 participating teams have been divided into four Elite groups and one Plate group.
Elite Group A
- Maharashtra
- Assam
- Karnataka
- Chandigarh
- Chhattisgarh
- Bengal
- Goa
- Jammu & Kashmir
Elite Group B
- Himachal Pradesh
- Madhya Pradesh
- Baroda
- Saurashtra
- Rajasthan
- Haryana
- Andhra
- Odisha
Elite Group C
- Railways
- Tripura
- Vidarbha
- Gujarat
- Tamil Nadu
- Punjab
- Sikkim
- Kerala
Elite Group D
- Delhi
- Uttarakhand
- Jharkhand
- Mumbai
- Hyderabad
- Uttar Pradesh
- Puducherry
Plate Group
- Mizoram
- Nagaland
- Meghalaya
- Arunachal Pradesh
- Manipur
- Bihar
The group structure will determine which teams advance to the Elite Super League and compete for the tournament title.
Senior Women’s T20 Trophy 2026 Venues
Matches will be staged at several cricket grounds across India.
The published tournament information identifies Surat, Lucknow, Pune and the Mohali/New Chandigarh region among the locations associated with the competition.
However, ground assignments should be checked against the latest BCCI match-by-match fixture list, as some published schedules contain conflicting venue information.
Main Venues
| City or Region | Ground or Venue Information |
|---|---|
| Surat | Lalbhai Contractor Stadium, C K Pithawala Ground |
| Lucknow | Ekana Cricket Stadium |
| Pune | Deccan Gymkhana, MCA Ground 2 |
| Mohali/New Chandigarh | PCA venues |
| Sovima, Nagaland | Plate division matches |
| Ahmedabad | Elite concluding stages |
Bengal’s opening match against Karnataka on October 26 is listed by the BCCI at Lalbhai Contractor Stadium in Surat.
The Elite competition is scheduled to conclude in Ahmedabad on November 20.
Richa Ghosh Named Bengal Captain for Senior Women’s T20 Trophy
India wicketkeeper-batter Richa Ghosh has been appointed captain of Bengal for the Senior Women’s T20 Trophy 2026.
The 23-year-old will lead a 17-member squad, with India fast bowler Titas Sadhu serving as vice-captain.
The leadership appointments and squad were reported on October 16. Former captain Mita Paul has also retained her place in the team. <Cite ref=”turn491152search1″/>
Richa has established herself as an important member of India’s international setup through her aggressive middle-order batting and wicketkeeping.
She recently played a significant role in India’s gold medal victory at the 2026 Asian Games.
In the final against Sri Lanka, Richa scored an unbeaten 49 from 22 deliveries. She also registered a half-century during India’s one-off Test against England at Lord’s in July.
Her appointment represents a new leadership chapter for Bengal ahead of the domestic T20 competition.
Titas Sadhu Returns as Bengal Vice-Captain
Titas Sadhu returns to Bengal’s squad after missing the 2026 Women’s Premier League season because of a thumb injury.
The India pacer will take on additional responsibility as vice-captain alongside Richa.
Her return strengthens Bengal’s bowling options and adds international experience to the squad.
Former captain Mita Paul provides another experienced option, while senior batter Dhara Gujjar has been left out because of a hamstring injury. <Cite ref=”turn491152search1″/>
Bengal will therefore begin the competition with a revised leadership combination and a mixture of established and emerging players.
Bengal Squad for Senior Women’s T20 Trophy 2026
According to the squad announcement reported by Revsportz, Bengal have named the following 17 players for the competition. <Cite ref=”turn491152search1″/>
- Richa Ghosh (captain, wicketkeeper)
- Titas Sadhu (vice-captain)
- Mita Paul
- Tanusree Sarkar
- Priyanka Bala (wicketkeeper)
- Bristi Maji
- Sujata Dey
- Bidisha Dey
- Prativa Mandi
- Priti Manata
- Payal Vakharia
- Rupal Tiwari
- Piyali Ghosh
- Hrishita Basu (wicketkeeper)
- Ipsita Mondal
- Prativa Rana
- Priyanka Golder
The squad features three wicketkeeping options in Richa Ghosh, Priyanka Bala and Hrishita Basu.
Bengal Senior Women’s T20 Trophy 2026 Fixtures
Bengal will begin their Elite Group A campaign against Karnataka on October 26 at Lalbhai Contractor Stadium in Surat.
Their second match will follow the next day against Chhattisgarh, before they face Jammu & Kashmir on October 29.
The team will then meet Goa, Maharashtra, Chandigarh and Assam to complete its seven-match league schedule.
Bengal’s Group-Stage Schedule
| Date | Opponent |
|---|---|
| October 26 | Karnataka |
| October 27 | Chhattisgarh |
| October 29 | Jammu & Kashmir |
| October 31 | Goa |
| November 2 | Maharashtra |
| November 4 | Chandigarh |
| November 6 | Assam |
The BCCI confirms Bengal’s opening match in Surat and its October 31 fixture against Goa at C K Pithawala Ground. The remaining dates and opponents follow the published tournament schedule. <Cite refs={[“turn491152search0″,”turn491152search14″,”turn491152news16”]}/>
Bengal’s fixture list includes matches on consecutive days at the start of the competition, making squad rotation and player recovery important considerations.
With only the top two teams from each Elite group advancing to the Super League, consistency during the league phase will be essential.
Why the Senior Women’s T20 Trophy Matters
The Senior Women’s T20 Trophy remains an important competition in India’s domestic cricket structure.
It gives players from established teams and emerging cricket regions an opportunity to compete at the national level.
Performances in the tournament can also help players strengthen their prospects for future domestic and franchise opportunities.
For Bengal, the competition will provide an early test of the leadership partnership between Richa Ghosh and Titas Sadhu.
Their ability to manage a demanding group-stage schedule could play an important role in the team’s progress.
Other established domestic teams, including Railways, Mumbai, Karnataka and Delhi, will also be looking to make an impact during the competition.
Senior Women’s T20 Trophy 2026 Final on November 20
The Senior Women’s T20 Trophy 2026 will conclude on November 20, when the winners of the two Super League groups meet in the Elite final.
The BCCI lists Narendra Modi Stadium Ground B in Motera, Ahmedabad, as the venue for the title decider. <Cite ref=”turn491152search15″/>
Before that, the 37 participating teams will compete through a busy domestic schedule beginning on October 26.
The tournament will provide an opportunity for established India internationals, experienced domestic cricketers and emerging players to showcase their abilities.
With Richa Ghosh leading Bengal, Titas Sadhu returning from injury and several competitive groups across the Elite division, the 2026 edition promises an important month of women’s domestic T20 cricket in India.
