ICC announces 2027 U19 Women's T20 World Cup schedule

The International Cricket Council (ICC) has released the schedule for the 2027 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 venues in Chattogram, Sylhet, and Kathmandu.

Defending champions India are placed in Group A alongside Ireland, the West Indies, and co-hosts Nepal. India is scheduled to begin their title defense against the West Indies on January 22 in Kathmandu. The tournament will open on January 21 with a match between Bangladesh and the United Arab Emirates.

The competition format includes a group stage followed by a Super Six stage. The top two teams from each Super Six group will advance to the semi-finals, which are set for February 4 in Chattogram. The final will take place in Chattogram on February 6.

ICC CEO Sanjog Gupta noted that the tournament serves as a vital platform for developing women’s cricket and showcasing global talent. He highlighted that the selection of Bangladesh and Nepal as hosts reflects the ICC’s investment in cricket ecosystems with large youth populations.