Wednesday 20 May 2026, 18:10 UK
England and New Zealand meet in the opening match of a three‑game women’s T20 international series at Derby, with full coverage and analysis available live on Sky Sports. This is the first of three fixtures as both sides finalise preparations for the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup.
Series schedule
– Match 1: Derby (live now)
– Match 2: Canterbury, Saturday
– Series finale: Hove, next Monday
After this series England will host India for a three‑match T20I set before opening their World Cup campaign against Sri Lanka on Friday 12 June.
Live coverage
Sky Sports is providing live streaming, ball‑by‑ball updates, video highlights and expert analysis across the series. The live blog and in‑match graphics are powered by a third‑party service; you may be asked to accept cookies or consent to view embedded content.
What to expect
Both teams will use these matches to sharpen their lineups and tactics ahead of the World Cup. Expect competitive batting lineups, rotation of bowling options, and plenty of tactical tweaks as coaches test combinations under match conditions.
Follow the live updates for score, key moments, video clips and post‑match analysis as the series unfolds.