2026 Women's T20 World Cup Qualifier
| Dates | 18 January – 1 February 2026 |
|---|---|
| Administrator | International Cricket Council |
| Cricket format | Twenty20 International |
| Tournament format(s) | Group round-robin, Super 6 stage |
| Host | Nepal |
| Champions | Bangladesh (4th title) |
| Participants | 10 |
| Matches | 29 |
| Most runs | Gaby Lewis (276) |
| Most wickets | Tara Norris (15) |
| Official website | International Cricket Council |
The 2026 ICC Women's T20 World Cup Qualifier was an international cricket tournament that was played in January and February 2026 in Nepal. It was the seventh edition of the Women's T20 World Cup Qualifier and served as the final qualification tournament, with the top four teams earning qualification for the 2026 Women's T20 World Cup.
The tournament featured ten teams and was played in a Twenty20 format. Matches were hosted across two venues in Nepal, the Tribhuvan University International Cricket Ground in Kirtipur and the Mulpani International Cricket Ground in Mulpani. The selection of Nepal as host reflected the ICC’s efforts to expand the global footprint of women’s cricket and provide greater exposure to emerging cricket nations.
Teams qualified for the global qualifier through regional pathways across Asia, Africa, Europe, Americas, and East Asia-Pacific, with the competition representing the final step toward qualification for the expanded 16-team Women’s T20 World Cup.
The tournament featured a group stage and Super Six stage, with the top four teams qualifying for the 2026 Women's T20 World Cup. The format provided multiple matches for participating teams and supported the ICC’s efforts to strengthen pathways in women’s cricket, while hosting the event was expected to boost the development of the game in Nepal.