The International Cricket Council (ICC) on Wednesday announced the schedule for the ICC Women's U19 T20 World Cup 2027, which will run from January 21 to February 6 in Bangladesh and Nepal, ANI reported.

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Defending champions India have been placed in Group A alongside Ireland, West Indies and co-hosts Nepal. India will begin their title defence against West Indies on January 22, Livemint reported.

Source: Livemint

16teams taking part
41matches across four venues
Jan 21–Feb 6, 2027tournament dates in Bangladesh and Nepal
Jan 22India's opener, against West Indies

Group B comprises South Africa, New Zealand, Pakistan and Samoa, Group C has Australia, co-hosts Bangladesh, Nigeria and the United Arab Emirates, and Group D features England, Sri Lanka, the United States of America and Scotland, ANI reported.

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The matches will be played at four venues: the Bir Shrestha Shahid Flight Lieutenant Matiur Rahman Cricket Stadium in Chattogram and the Sylhet International Cricket Stadium in Bangladesh, and the TU International Cricket Stadium and Upper Mulpani International Cricket Ground in Kathmandu, Nepal, ANI said.

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Eight teams will be in action across four games on the opening day, including co-hosts Bangladesh taking on the UAE. Nepal will begin their campaign the next day against Ireland, ANI reported. The group stage runs until January 26, followed by a Super Six stage, with both semifinals in Chattogram on February 4 and the final on February 6.

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ICC chief executive Sanjog Gupta said the tournament plays an important role in the development of women's cricket, giving young players the opportunity to compete at the highest level in their age group and gain experience on the global stage, as quoted by ANI.

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This will be the third edition of the tournament, which was first hosted in 2023. Sources: ANI, Livemint.