Defending champions India will begin their Women’s Under-19 T20 World Cup defence with a Group A match against West Indies in next year’s tournament, which will take place in Bangladesh and Nepal.
The 16-team will run from 21 January to 6 February 2027. The 16 teams have been divided into four groups of four teams each. are in Group A along with co-hosts Nepal, Ireland and West Indies.
Group B comprises South Africa, New Zealand, and Samoa, whereas Group C has co-hosts Bangladesh, Australia, Nigeria and the United Arab Emirates (UAE). Group D comprises England, the United States of America (USA), Sri Lanka and Scotland.
The matches will take place across four venues in Bangladesh and Nepal. These are: Bir Shrestha Shahid Flight Lieutenant Matiur Rahman Cricket Stadium (BSSFLMRCS) in Chattogram, Sylhet International Cricket Stadium (SICS) in Sylhet, TU International Cricket Stadium, and Upper Mulpani International Cricket Ground in Kathmandu.
The top three teams from each of the four groups qualify for the Super Six, which will consist of two groups of six teams each. The fourth team from each group in the group stage gets eliminated.
The top two teams from each of the two Super Six groups will then qualify for the semifinals, which will take place in Chattogram on 4 February. Both semifinals have a reserve day, and both matches will be held on 4 February. The final, which will also take place in Chattogram on 6 February, will also have a reserve day.
Next year’s tournament will be the third edition of the Women’s Under-19 T20 World Cup. India have won both previous editions.
The Women in Blue, led by Shafali Verma, defeated England by seven wickets in the first edition in 2023. India successfully defended the title in 2025, with the Niki Prasad-led side beating South Africa by nine wickets.
22 January 2027
India vs West Indies at Tu International Cricket Stadium, Nepal.
24 January 2027
India vs Nepal at Tu International Cricket Stadium, Nepal.
26 January 2027
India vs Ireland at Tu International Cricket Stadium, Nepal.
