Cricket / ICC Unveils 2027 U19 Women’s T20 World Cup Schedule
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The 2027 ICC U19 Women’s T20 World Cup will be co‑hosted by Bangladesh and Nepal from January 21 to February 6, featuring 16 teams, 41 matches, and India defending their crown.
Dubai, Oct 21: The 2027 ICC U19 Women’s T20 World Cup is set to mark a historic milestone as Bangladesh and Nepal join forces to co‑host the tournament from January 21 to February 6, bringing together 16 teams across 41 matches in Chattogram, Sylhet, and Kathmandu.
With India entering as the reigning two‑time champions, the stage is set for an electrifying showcase of the sport’s next generation.
The tournament will begin with a group stage featuring four groups of four teams each, running until January 26. The top sides will progress to the Super Six stage, divided into two groups. From there, the top two teams in each group will qualify for the semi‑finals.
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✨India have been drawn in Group A alongside Ireland, the West Indies, and hosts Nepal. The defending champions will launch their campaign on January 22 against the West Indies at TU International Cricket Stadium in Kathmandu. Earlier that day, Nepal will face Ireland in their opening fixture.
Group B features South Africa, New Zealand, Pakistan, and Samoa. Group C includes Australia, Bangladesh, Nigeria, and the United Arab Emirates (UAE). Group D comprises England, Sri Lanka, the United States of America, and Scotland.
The opening day on January 21 will see four matches across both host nations. In Sylhet, Bangladesh will meet the UAE in the morning, followed by Australia against Nigeria in the afternoon. In Kathmandu, Sri Lanka will play Scotland at Upper Mulpani International Cricket Ground, while England will clash with the USA later in the day.
Matches will be staged at four venues: Bir Shrestha Shahid Flight Lieutenant Matiur Rahman Cricket Stadium (Chattogram), Sylhet International Cricket Stadium, TU International Cricket Stadium, and Upper Mulpani International Cricket Ground (Kathmandu).
The semi‑finals are scheduled for February 4 in Chattogram, with February 5 as a reserve day. The final will be held on February 6 at 1:30 pm local time, with February 7 designated as a reserve day. Morning matches will start at 9:30 am, while afternoon fixtures begin at 1:30 pm.
ICC CEO Sanjog Gupta emphasized the importance of the event: “The ICC U19 World Cup is the stage that showcases the future of our sport and serves as the ultimate platform for young players to make the leap towards elite careers representing their countries.”
He also highlighted the choice of hosts: “The choice of Bangladesh and Nepal is reflective of the ICC’s belief and investment in the future of the cricket ecosystem. With deep passion for cricket and nearly 40% of the two countries’ populations below the age of 20, they serve as the ideal hosts for one of the world’s biggest youth sporting events.”
The full schedule and tournament graphics are available through the ICC’s Online Media Zone.
(IANS)