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ICC U19 Women's T20 World Cup 2027 Schedule Announced: Bangladesh and Nepal To Co-Host Tournament

Bangladesh and Nepal have been officially confirmed as the co-hosts for the ICC U19 Women's T20 World Cup 2027, set to run from January 21 to February 6, bringing the premier youth tournament to South Asia. The event will see 16 nations compete across 41 matches for the global title, culminating in the semi-finals and final hosted in Chattogram, Bangladesh.

ICC U19 Women's T20 World Cup 2027 Schedule Announced: Bangladesh and Nepal To Co-Host Tournament
Indian Women's U19 Team (Photo Credit: X/@ICC)

The International Cricket Council (ICC) has unveiled the full schedule for the ICC U19 Women's T20 World Cup 2027, confirming Bangladesh and Nepal as the proud co-hosts for the third edition of the global showpiece. From January 21 to February 6, 2027, a new generation of cricketing talent will battle it out across 41 matches, marking a significant event for women's youth cricket. India vs New Zealand 2026 Series Full Schedule and Time Table.

ICC U19 Women's T20 World Cup 2027 Schedule Announced

"The ICC U19 Women's T20 World Cup plays an important role in the development of women's cricket, giving young players the opportunity to compete at the highest level in their age group and gain experience on the global stage," stated ICC CEO Sanjog Gupta.

Tournament Structure and Teams

Sixteen teams, divided into four groups of four, will participate in the tournament. Defending champions India, who have won both previous editions, will look to secure a third consecutive title.

The group stage will conclude on January 26, after which the top teams will advance to the Super Six stage, followed by the knockout rounds.

Group Teams
A India, Ireland, West Indies, Nepal
B South Africa, New Zealand, Pakistan, Samoa
C Australia, Bangladesh, Nigeria, UAE
D England, Sri Lanka, USA, Scotland

Key Fixtures and Venues

The tournament will be contested across four prominent venues: Bir Shrestha Shahid Flight Lieutenant Matiur Rahman Cricket Stadium in Chattogram, Sylhet International Cricket Stadium in Sylhet (both Bangladesh), and TU International Cricket Stadium and Upper Mulpani International Cricket Ground in Kathmandu (Nepal).

The opening day, January 21, 2027, will feature four exciting matches. Co-hosts Bangladesh will kick off their campaign against the United Arab Emirates (UAE) in the morning at Sylhet International Cricket Stadium. Simultaneously, Australia will face Nigeria at the same venue in the afternoon. In Kathmandu, Sri Lanka will play Scotland at the Upper Mulpani International Cricket Ground, followed by England taking on the USA.

Defending champions India are set to begin their title defence on January 22 against the West Indies at the TU International Cricket Stadium in Kathmandu. Co-hosts Nepal will also play their opening match on January 22 against Ireland in Kathmandu. ICC World Cup 2027 Schedule Announced: India vs Pakistan Match on October 10; Final on November 21.

Knockout Stage

The crucial semi-finals are scheduled for February 4, 2027, and will both be held at the Bir Shrestha Shahid Flight Lieutenant Matiur Rahman Cricket Stadium in Chattogram, Bangladesh. A reserve day has also been confirmed for February 5. The grand final will take place at the same Chattogram venue on February 6, 2027, with a reserve day set for February 7. All matches in Bangladesh will be played in the Asia/Dhaka timezone (UTC+6).

Details regarding official broadcasters and streaming platforms for the ICC U19 Women's T20 World Cup 2027 are expected to be announced closer to the tournament dates. Cricket enthusiasts worldwide can anticipate a thrilling display of emerging talent as the future stars of women's cricket vie for global honours.

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