ICC U19 Women’s T20 World Cup 2027: Schedule and Groups Revealed
Tournament Schedule and Groups Announced
The ICC U19 Women’s T20 World Cup 2027 is set to commence on January 21 in Bangladesh and Nepal, featuring 16 teams vying for the championship. This marks the third edition of the tournament, which was initially held in 2023. The competition will be organized into four groups of four teams each, with a total of 41 matches taking place across four venues in the two host countries. The venues include the Bir Shrestha Shahid Flight Lieutenant Matiur Rahman Cricket Stadium in Chattogram, Sylhet International Cricket Stadium, TU International Cricket Stadium, and Upper Mulpani International Cricket Ground in Kathmandu.
The groups are structured as follows: Group A includes India, Ireland, West Indies, and Nepal; Group B consists of South Africa, New Zealand, Pakistan, and Samoa; Group C features Australia, Bangladesh, Nigeria, and the United Arab Emirates (UAE); while Group D comprises England, Sri Lanka, the United States of America (USA), and Scotland.
Opening Fixtures
The tournament's opening day will showcase eight teams competing in four matches, with co-hosts Bangladesh facing off against the UAE. Nepal will kick off their campaign the following day against Ireland, and the defending champions, India, will take on the West Indies in their first match on January 22.
ICC CEO on Developing Women's Cricket
Sanjog Gupta, the CEO of ICC, emphasized the significance of the Women's U19 T20 World Cup in highlighting the expanding talent pool in women's cricket. He stated, "The ICC U19 Women’s T20 World Cup is crucial for the advancement of women’s cricket, providing young athletes the chance to compete at the highest level for their age group and gain invaluable experience on an international platform."
He further added, "By uniting 16 teams in Bangladesh and Nepal, this tournament will illustrate the increasing depth of talent in women's cricket and offer opportunities for players from both established and emerging cricketing nations to grow through international competition."
"These events are vital for fostering a stronger global game and extending cricket's reach to new audiences. We are eager to collaborate with our hosts to ensure a successful tournament and wish all 16 teams the best in their preparations."
Knockout Stage Details
The group stage matches will continue until January 26, after which the qualifying teams will move on to the Super Six stage, divided into two groups. The top two teams from each group will then advance to the semi-finals, scheduled for February 4 at the Bir Shrestha Shahid Flight Lieutenant Matiur Rahman Cricket Stadium, with a reserve day on February 5. The final match is set for February 6 at 13:30 local time, with February 7 designated as a reserve day.