Top 5 oldest players in Women's T20 World Cup 2026

The 2026 Women's T20 World Cup is set to feature some of the modern-day greats of the women's game who are currently in the twilight of their careers. The upcoming tournament might well be the last chance for them to win a major trophy and end their careers on a high note.

Despite their age, these players bring a wealth of experience and the ability to change the game on their own accord. These players are not just passengers on their respective sides and will be expected to play a big role in England in the coming weeks.

At the age of 36 years and 258 days, Nilakshika Silva is one of the most experienced players in the Sri Lankan squad for the Women's T20 World Cup. The right-handed batter has scored 1,217 runs from 114 matches and is currently her nation's third-highest run-scorer in international T20s. She has also taken 14 wickets for Sri Lanka in the shortest format of the game.

Despite her international exposure, Silva has not had many match-winning contributions for the Lankan outfit heading into the T20 World Cup, which could be a cause for concern for her side.