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India open U19 Women's T20 World Cup title defence against West Indies
The 2027 U19 Women's T20 World Cup will be co-hosted by Bangladesh and Nepal from January 21 to February 6.
Defending champions India face the West Indies on January 22 in Kathmandu, which includes the city of Kirtipur.
India have won both previous editions, in 2023 and 2025, and are seeking a third title in a row.
Sixteen teams will play 41 matches across venues in Chattogram, Sylhet and Kathmandu.
The group stage runs through January 26, after which qualifying teams move into the Super Six; the top two from each Super Six group reach the semi-finals.
The semi-finals are scheduled for February 4 and the final for February 6, with reserve days set for February 5 and 7, respectively.
India will begin their title defence at the ICC Under-19 Women’s T20 World Cup against the West Indies on January 22, 2027.
The tournament will be co-hosted by Bangladesh and Nepal from January 21 to February 6.
India are aiming for a third consecutive title after winning the 2023 and 2025 editions.
The competition will feature 16 teams in 41 matches across venues in Bangladesh and Nepal.
The final is scheduled for February 6 in Chattogram, with February 7 set as a reserve day.
- Who
- India’s Under-19 women’s cricket team will play the West Indies.
- What
- India will open their title defence at the ICC Under-19 Women’s T20 World Cup.
- When
- January 22, 2027.
- Where
- TU International Cricket Stadium in Kirtipur, Nepal; some reports describe the venue as being in Kathmandu.
- Why
- India are seeking a third consecutive title after winning the 2023 and 2025 editions.
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The ICC announced the schedule for the tournament.
The tournament is scheduled to begin, with four matches.
India are scheduled to open their campaign against the West Indies.
The semi-finals are scheduled to be played in Chattogram.
The final is scheduled to be played in Chattogram.
A reserve day is set aside for the final.
- Tournament dates
- January 21 to February 6, 2027
- India’s opening match
- West Indies, January 22
- India’s group
- Group A: India, Ireland, West Indies and Nepal
- Number of teams
- 16
- Number of matches
- 41
- Final venue
- Chattogram, Bangladesh
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