DUBAI, UAE: The ICC U19 Women’s T20 World Cup 2027 will begin on January 21, with Pakistan set to face a challenging group-stage campaign as 16 teams compete for the title across Bangladesh and Nepal.
The third edition of the tournament will feature 41 matches at four venues, with the group stage running until January 26 before the competition moves into the Super Six phase. The semi-finals are scheduled for February 4, while the final will take place on February 6, with February 7 designated as the reserve day.
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Pakistan drawn in Group B
Pakistan have been placed in Group B alongside South Africa, New Zealand and Samoa. The four teams will compete for qualification to the Super Six stage, where the leading sides will continue their pursuit of the championship.
The 16 participating teams have been divided into four groups:
- Group A: India, Ireland, West Indies and Nepal
- Group B: South Africa, New Zealand, Pakistan and Samoa
- Group C: Australia, Bangladesh, Nigeria and United Arab Emirates (UAE)
- Group D: England, Sri Lanka, United States of America (USA) and Scotland
Opening fixtures and tournament venues
The tournament will open on January 21 with eight teams featuring in four matches, including co-hosts Bangladesh taking on the UAE.
The other host nation, Nepal, will begin its campaign against Ireland on January 22, while defending champions India will face the West Indies in their opening fixture.
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Matches will be staged at four venues: Bir Shrestha Shahid Flight Lieutenant Matiur Rahman Cricket Stadium in Chattogram, Sylhet International Cricket Stadium in Sylhet, TU International Cricket Stadium in Kathmandu and Upper Mulpani International Cricket Ground in Kathmandu.
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The group stage will conclude on January 26, after which the qualifying teams will advance to the Super Six stage. The teams will be divided into two groups, with the top two sides from each group qualifying for the semi-finals.
Both semi-finals are scheduled for February 4 at Bir Shrestha Shahid Flight Lieutenant Matiur Rahman Cricket Stadium. February 5 will serve as the reserve day for the knockouts.
The final is scheduled for February 6 at 1:30pm local time, with February 7 set aside as the reserve day.
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ICC highlights global growth of women’s cricket
ICC Chief Executive Sanjog Gupta said the U19 Women’s T20 World Cup provides an important platform for emerging players to showcase their talent and gain experience at the international level.
He said bringing 16 teams together in Bangladesh and Nepal would create opportunities for players from established and developing cricketing nations to compete, improve their skills and contribute to the global growth of women’s cricket.
The tournament, first held in 2023, has become an important part of the ICC’s efforts to develop young talent and expand the reach of the women’s game.
