The International Cricket Council (ICC) has unveiled the schedule for the 2027 Under-19 Women’s T20 World Cup, set to take place from January 21 to February 6 in Bangladesh and Nepal.
The tournament will feature 16 teams competing across 41 matches in cities including Chattogram and Sylhet in Bangladesh, as well as Kathmandu in Nepal.
Teams are divided into four groups of four, with the group stage running until January 26. The top-performing teams will advance to the Super Six stage, where they will be split into two groups. The best two teams from each Super Six group will qualify for the semifinals.
India has been placed in Group A alongside Ireland, the West Indies, and host nation Nepal. The defending champions will kick off their campaign on January 22 against the West Indies at the Kathmandu International Cricket Stadium. Nepal will also begin their tournament on the same day, facing Ireland in a crucial opening round for the group.
Group B consists of South Africa, Pakistan, and Samoa, while Group C includes Australia, Bangladesh, Nigeria, and the United Arab Emirates (UAE). England, Sri Lanka, the United States, and Scotland are in Group D.
The tournament will start on January 21 with four matches taking place in Bangladesh and Nepal. In Sylhet, the host nation will face the UAE, followed by Australia taking on Nigeria. In Kathmandu, Sri Lanka will compete against Scotland, with England playing the USA later that day.
Matches will be held at four venues: the Bir Shreshtha Shahid Flight Lieutenant Matiur Rahman Cricket Stadium in Chattogram, the Sylhet International Cricket Stadium, the Tribhuvan International Cricket Stadium in Kathmandu, and the Upper Mulpani International Cricket Ground.
Semifinals are scheduled for February 4 at the Bir Shreshtha Shahid Flight Lieutenant Matiur Rahman Cricket Stadium, with a reserve day on February 5. The final will take place on February 6, starting at 1:30 PM local time, with another reserve day on February 7.
ICC CEO Sanjog Gupta emphasized the importance of this tournament as a platform for emerging cricketers to showcase their talents at the highest level. He noted, “The ICC Under-19 World Cup is a stage that illustrates the future of our sport and provides young players with the best opportunity to progress towards elite careers while representing their countries.”
Gupta also highlighted the significance of selecting Bangladesh and Nepal as co-hosts, citing their passion for cricket and youthful populations as key factors in the decision. “The choice of our hosts-Bangladesh and Nepal-demonstrates confidence and investment in the future of the ICC’s cricket ecosystem,” he added.
Morning matches will begin at 9:30 AM local time, while afternoon matches will start at 1:30 PM. Fans can follow match updates on the ICC’s official social media channels.