The International Cricket Council (ICC) has announced the schedule for the 2027 ICC Under-19 Women’s T20 World Cup, which will be co-hosted by Bangladesh and Nepal from January 21 to February 6.
The third edition of the tournament will feature 16 teams competing in 41 matches across four venues in Chattogram, Sylhet and Kathmandu. India will enter the competition as two-time defending champions, with the team beginning its title defence against the West Indies on January 22 in Kathmandu.
2027 U19 Women’s T20 World Cup: Tournament Format
The 16 participating teams have been divided into four groups of four. The group stage will run until January 26, after which the qualifying teams will advance to the Super Six stage.
The Super Six teams will be divided into two groups, with the top two sides from each group progressing to the semi-finals.
Groups for the 2027 U19 Women’s T20 World Cup
Group A: India, Ireland, West Indies and Nepal
Group B: South Africa, New Zealand, Pakistan and Samoa
Group C: Australia, Bangladesh, Nigeria and United Arab Emirates
Group D: England, Sri Lanka, United States of America and Scotland
India Begin Title Defence Against West Indies
India will open their campaign against the West Indies on January 22 at TU International Cricket Stadium in Kathmandu. Hosts Nepal will also begin their campaign that day, facing Ireland.
The tournament's opening day on January 21 will feature four matches, including Bangladesh against the United Arab Emirates. Australia will face Nigeria, while England and Sri Lanka will also begin their campaigns.
Venues and Knockout Schedule
Matches will be played at four venues: Bir Shrestha Shahid Flight Lieutenant Matiur Rahman Cricket Stadium in Chattogram, Sylhet International Cricket Stadium, TU International Cricket Stadium in Kathmandu and Upper Mulpani International Cricket Ground in Kathmandu.
The semi-finals are scheduled for February 4 in Chattogram, with February 5 designated as the reserve day. The final will take place on February 6, with February 7 set aside as a reserve day.
The tournament will provide a platform for emerging women cricketers from established and developing cricket nations to compete on the international stage.
With 16 teams involved and matches spread across Bangladesh and Nepal, the 2027 edition will be an important event in the continued development and global expansion of women’s cricket.
