The build-up to the ICC Women's T20 World Cup has officially intensified following confirmation of the tournament’s warm-up fixtures ahead of the main competition beginning on June 12. A total of 12 preparatory matches will be staged between June 6 and June 10 across Derby, Loughborough, and Cardiff, offering teams valuable time to fine-tune strategies and adapt to English conditions. Several leading nations, including previous finalists New Zealand women's national cricket team and South Africa women's national cricket team, will feature on the opening day.