Chattogram:The International Cricket Council (ICC) has unveiled the schedule for the upcoming ICC U19 Women’s T20 World Cup 2027, which will be co-hosted by Bangladesh and Nepal. The tournament is set to take place from January 21 to February 6.
According to Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha, a total of 16 teams will participate in 41 matches across four venues located in Chattogram, Sylhet, and Kathmandu. This event marks the third edition of the tournament, with teams divided into four groups. Group A includes India, Ireland, the West Indies, and Nepal, while Group B comprises South Africa, New Zealand, Pakistan, and Samoa. Group C features Australia, Bangladesh, Nigeria, and the United Arab Emirates, and Group D includes England, Sri Lanka, the United States, and Scotland.
The opening day, January 21, will feature four matches Bangladesh versus UAE and Australia versus Nigeria in Sylhet, while Sri Lanka faces Scotland and England meets the United States in Kathmandu. On January 22, India will begin their title defense against the West Indies, and hosts Nepal will take on Ireland in Kathmandu. Additionally, New Zealand will play Samoa, and South Africa will face Pakistan in Chattogram.
The group stage will conclude on January 26, followed by the Super Six stage, where qualifying teams will compete in two groups. The top two teams from each group will advance to the semi-finals scheduled for February 4, with a reserve day on February 5. The final match will be held on February 6 at Bir Shrestha Shaheed Flight Lieutenant Motiur Rahman Cricket Stadium in Chattogram, with February 7 as the reserve day.
ICC Chief Executive Officer Sanjog Gupta highlighted the tournament's significance as a platform for emerging players from 16 teams to showcase their talent and progress towards international careers. Gupta emphasized the choice of Bangladesh and Nepal as hosts, noting the countries' passion for cricket and significant youth populations, making them ideal for hosting one of the world's major youth sports events.