The International Cricket Council (ICC) has announced the schedule for the 2027 Under-19 Women’s T20 World Cup, which will be co-hosted by Bangladesh and Nepal from 21 January to 6 February.
The third edition will feature 16 teams playing 41 matches across four venues in Chattogram, Sylhet and Kathmandu.
The teams are divided into four groups. Group A features India, Ireland, the West Indies and Nepal. South Africa, New Zealand, Pakistan and Samoa are in Group B. Group C comprises Australia, Bangladesh, Nigeria and the United Arab Emirates, while Group D includes England, Sri Lanka, the United States and Scotland.
Defending champions India begin their campaign against the West Indies on 22 January at TU International Cricket Stadium in Kathmandu. They will play co-hosts Nepal on 24 January and Ireland on 26 January, with all three group fixtures scheduled at the same venue.
The group stage runs through 26 January. The top three teams from each group will progress to the Super Six stage, where they will be divided into two groups. The top two teams in each Super Six group will advance to the semi-finals.
Both semi-finals are scheduled for 4 February at the Chattogram venue, with 5 February set aside as a reserve day. The final will be played in Chattogram on 6 February, with 7 February designated as its reserve day.
India won the inaugural tournament in 2023 and retained the title in 2025. They will seek a third consecutive championship as the 16 teams compete for the world title.
