The International Cricket Council has published the schedule for the 2027 ICC U19 Women’s T20 World Cup, placing 41 matches across Bangladesh and Nepal from January 21 to February 6.
Sixteen teams will compete in the third edition of the tournament. Matches are assigned to four venues: Bir Shrestha Shahid Flight Lieutenant Matiur Rahman Cricket Stadium and Sylhet International Cricket Stadium in Bangladesh, plus TU International Cricket Stadium and Upper Mulpani International Cricket Ground in Kathmandu.
Four groups and a Super Six stage
Group A contains defending champions India, Ireland, West Indies and co-host Nepal. South Africa, New Zealand, Pakistan and Samoa form Group B. Group C features Australia, Bangladesh, Nigeria and the United Arab Emirates, while England, Sri Lanka, the United States and Scotland are in Group D.
The tournament opens on January 21 with four matches. Bangladesh will play the UAE before Australia face Nigeria in Sylhet. In Kathmandu, Sri Lanka meet Scotland before England play the United States.
India begin their title defence against West Indies on January 22 at TU International Cricket Stadium. Nepal open against Ireland on the same day, while New Zealand play Samoa and South Africa face Pakistan in Chattogram.
The group stage runs through January 26. Qualifying teams then move into two Super Six groups, with the top two sides from each advancing to the semifinals.
Knockout dates and reserve days
Both semifinals are scheduled for February 4 at the Chattogram venue, with February 5 reserved in case play cannot be completed. The final is set for 1:30 p.m. local time on February 6, and February 7 is the reserve day.
Morning matches throughout the competition are scheduled to start at 9:30 a.m. local time, with afternoon games beginning at 1:30 p.m. The ICC says the format is intended to give emerging players a global stage and a route toward senior international cricket.
The joint hosting arrangement gives Bangladesh and Nepal prominent roles in a youth tournament that includes established cricket nations and developing programs. The schedule announcement fixes the structure and dates, although teams and supporters should continue to check official ICC updates for any later operational changes.
The field also underlines the tournament’s widening geographic reach. Samoa and Nigeria join teams from major cricket systems, while the UAE and United States add further representation. For co-host Nepal, opening against Ireland in Kathmandu provides an early home fixture; Bangladesh begins against the UAE in Sylhet. Results in the short group phase will be especially important because only the qualifying teams advance to the Super Six round.
Source: ICC media release and tournament schedule.
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