BANGLADESH AND NEPAL TO HOST 16 TEAMS
41 Matches to Be Played from January 21 to February 6; Defending Champions India to Face West Indies in Opening Match of Their Campaign
Report: Mehboob Ali Shaikh
The International Cricket Council (ICC) has announced the schedule for the ICC U19 Women’s T20 World Cup 2027, with Bangladesh and Nepal jointly hosting the tournament from January 21 to February 6.
A total of 16 teams will compete in 41 matches across four venues in Chattogram, Sylhet and Kathmandu, showcasing the next generation of international women’s cricket talent.
Defending champions and two-time title winners India will begin their title defense against the West Indies on January 22 in Kathmandu. Hosts Bangladesh will open the tournament against the UAE on January 21, while Nepal will face Ireland on January 22.
The 16 participating teams have been divided into four groups. Pakistan will compete in Group B alongside South Africa, New Zealand and Samoa, while India and Nepal are placed in Group A.
The group stage will conclude on January 26, followed by the Super Six stage. The top two teams from each Super Six group will qualify for the semi-finals, scheduled for February 4. The grand final will take place on February 6, with February 7 designated as the reserve day.
ICC CEO Sanjog Gupta described the tournament as an important platform for emerging players to showcase their talent and take the next step towards international cricket careers. He also highlighted Bangladesh and Nepal’s passion for cricket and their growing youth populations as key reasons for selecting them as hosts.
The tournament is expected to provide an exciting opportunity for young female cricketers from around the world to compete at the highest youth level and inspire the next generation of women in cricket.
