India will begin their title defence at the ICC U19 Women’s T20 World Cup 2027 against the West Indies in Kirtipur on January 22. The International Cricket Council (ICC) has announced the schedule for the tournament’s third edition, which Bangladesh and Nepal will co-host from January 21 to February 6.
Sixteen teams will participate in 41 matches across four venues in Chattogram, Sylhet and Kathmandu. The final is scheduled for February 6, with February 7 reserved as a backup date.
India will aim to win their third consecutive title after lifting the inaugural trophy in South Africa in 2023 and retaining it in Malaysia in 2025. In the previous edition, the team led by Niki Prasad defeated South Africa in the final, further establishing their dominance in the competition.
India have been placed in Group A alongside Ireland, the West Indies and hosts Nepal. They will start their campaign against the West Indies at the TU International Cricket Stadium in Kirtipur, followed by matches against Nepal on January 24 and Ireland on January 26.
Nepal will open their campaign against Ireland on January 22. Hosting the tournament will give the country an opportunity to showcase its emerging cricketing talent on home soil.
Group B features South Africa, New Zealand, Pakistan and Samoa. Australia, Bangladesh, Nigeria and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) form Group C, while England, Sri Lanka, the United States and Scotland have been drawn in Group D.
The group stage will continue until January 26, after which the qualifying teams will advance to the Super Six phase. These teams will be split into two groups, with the top two sides from each group earning places in the semi-finals.
Both semi-finals will be held on February 4 at the Bir Shrestha Shahid Flight Lieutenant Matiur Rahman Cricket Stadium in Chattogram. February 5 will serve as the reserve day for the knockout matches. The final will take place at the same venue on February 6, with February 7 available as a reserve day.
ICC chief executive Sanjog Gupta said the tournament would help promising young cricketers progress towards elite-level careers while encouraging more girls to take up the sport.
Gupta described the U19 World Cup as a platform for showcasing cricket’s future stars and helping young players make the transition to representing their countries at the highest level.
He also highlighted Bangladesh and Nepal as hosts, noting their enthusiasm for cricket and the opportunity the tournament presents to strengthen the sport’s future in both nations.
ICC Women's U19 World Cup full schedule
Group stage
Thursday, January 21
Bangladesh vs UAE — Sylhet, Bangladesh
Sri Lanka vs Scotland — Upper Mulpani, Nepal
Australia vs Nigeria — Sylhet, Bangladesh
England vs USA — Upper Mulpani, Nepal
Friday, January 22
New Zealand vs Samoa — Chattogram, Bangladesh
Nepal vs Ireland — TU International Cricket Stadium, Kirtipur
South Africa vs Pakistan — Chattogram, Bangladesh
India vs West Indies — TU International Cricket Stadium, Kirtipur
Saturday, January 23
UAE vs Nigeria — Sylhet, Bangladesh
USA vs Scotland — Upper Mulpani, Nepal
Bangladesh vs Australia — Sylhet, Bangladesh
Sri Lanka vs England — Upper Mulpani, Nepal
Sunday, January 24
Samoa vs South Africa — Chattogram, Bangladesh
Nepal vs India — TU International Cricket Stadium, Kirtipur
Pakistan vs New Zealand — Chattogram, Bangladesh
Ireland vs West Indies — TU International Cricket Stadium, Kirtipur
Monday, January 25
Australia vs UAE — Sylhet, Bangladesh
England vs Scotland — Upper Mulpani, Nepal
Bangladesh vs Nigeria — Sylhet, Bangladesh
USA vs Sri Lanka — Upper Mulpani, Nepal
Tuesday, January 26
Pakistan vs Samoa — Chattogram, Bangladesh
West Indies vs Nepal — TU International Cricket Stadium, Kirtipur
New Zealand vs South Africa — Chattogram, Bangladesh
India vs Ireland — TU International Cricket Stadium, Kirtipur
Super Six stage
Wednesday, January 27
- A4 vs D4 — TU International Cricket Stadium, Kirtipur
Thursday, January 28
B4 vs C4 — Chattogram, Bangladesh
A3 vs D2 — Upper Mulpani, Nepal
D1 vs A2 — Upper Mulpani, Nepal
Friday, January 29
B3 vs C2 — Sylhet, Bangladesh
C1 vs B2 — Sylhet, Bangladesh
Saturday, January 30
- B1 vs C3 — Sylhet, Bangladesh
Sunday, January 31
A2 vs D3 — Chattogram, Bangladesh
A1 vs D2 — Chattogram, Bangladesh
Monday, February 1
D1 vs A3 — Chattogram, Bangladesh
C1 vs B3 — Sylhet, Bangladesh
C3 vs B2 — Sylhet, Bangladesh
Tuesday, February 2
D3 vs A1 — Chattogram, Bangladesh
B1 vs C2 — Chattogram, Bangladesh
Knockout stage
Thursday, February 4
Semi-final 1 — Chattogram, Bangladesh
Semi-final 2 — Chattogram, Bangladesh
Friday, February 5
- Reserve day for the semi-finals
Saturday, February 6
- Final — Chattogram, Bangladesh
Sunday, February 7
- Reserve day for the final
