Mumbai and Vadodara to stage landmark six-team tournament from 14-28 February 2027
Report By: Mehboob Ali Shaikh
India has been officially selected to host the inaugural ICC Women’s Champions Trophy 2027, marking a significant milestone in the continued growth and global expansion of women’s cricket.
The landmark six-team tournament will be played from February 14 to 28, 2027, with matches scheduled at the Cricket Club of India (CCI) in Mumbai and the Vadodara International Cricket Stadium.
The inaugural competition will feature six of the world’s leading women’s cricket teams Australia, England, India, New Zealand, South Africa and Sri Lanka setting the stage for a high-profile battle for the first-ever Women’s Champions Trophy title.
The six participating teams secured their places based on their positions in the ICC Women’s T20I Team Rankings at the qualification cut-off date of July 6.
The tournament will follow a round-robin format, with every team competing for a place in the final. The two highest-ranked teams at the end of the league stage will meet in the championship decider on February 28.
With six elite teams competing in a compact format, the tournament is expected to deliver a series of high-stakes encounters and provide a new platform for the world’s leading women cricketers.
The tournament was originally scheduled to be held in Sri Lanka. However, the ICC confirmed India as the replacement host as Sri Lanka Cricket continues to undertake reforms outlined at the ICC Annual Conference in July.
The ICC evaluated Bangladesh, India and South Africa against its established host-selection criteria before recommending India.
The recommendation was subsequently ratified by the ICC Board on September 2, clearing the way for India to host the historic inaugural edition.
ICC Chairman Jay Shah welcomed the decision, describing the Women’s Champions Trophy as an important new chapter for the sport.
Shah said the inaugural tournament would bring together the world’s leading teams in a highly competitive international event while providing additional motivation for teams to improve their rankings and compete for a place on the global stage.
He also highlighted the ICC’s broader strategy of strengthening the women’s international cricket calendar, with a major ICC women’s event now scheduled to take place every year.
The selection of Mumbai and Vadodara places two of India’s major cricket centres at the heart of the new global women’s tournament.
For India, the event will provide a home-stage opportunity to compete against some of the strongest teams in the world. For international teams and fans, it will offer a new opportunity to experience India’s renowned cricket culture while witnessing the next chapter in the development of the women’s game.
The tournament is also expected to generate significant international attention as the ICC continues efforts to build greater momentum, consistency and global visibility for women’s cricket.
The inaugural ICC Women’s Champions Trophy 2027 will bring together six cricketing powerhouses, two Indian host cities and one historic prize.
When the first ball is bowled on February 14, a new chapter in women’s international cricket will officially begin.
