According to Michael Atherton of Sky Sports Cricket, England has the necessary talent and team depth to challenge for the Women's T20 World Cup title on home soil this summer. The English women's team has not won the T20 World Cup since they last hosted the tournament in 2009 and were eliminated in the group stage in 2024. They have also not won an ICC trophy in any format since 2017, when they secured the 50-over World Cup at home.
Despite a difficult period for the team in recent years, Atherton believes they have a good chance of winning due to their home advantage and talented players. Head coach Charlotte Edwards will announce her squad for the 2026 tournament, and Atherton expects them to be well-prepared. England has a strong squad with top-class players, and with the home advantage, they should be in the running for the title. However, Australia is expected to be a tough team to beat.
Atherton highlights key players to watch, including captain Nat Sciver-Brunt, opening bowler Lauren Bell, and young player Devina Perrin. Heather Knight, the captain, has expressed England's ambition to create a lasting legacy for women's cricket in the country, similar to the achievements of the Lionesses and Red Roses in their respective sports.