Chattogram: The International Cricket Council (ICC) has announced the schedule for the 2027 U19 Women's T20 World Cup, which will begin on January 21 in Bangladesh and Nepal. Sixteen teams will compete across 41 matches to vie for the championship title in the tournament's third edition.

According to International Cricket Council, the competition will feature four groups of four teams each, with matches to be held at venues including Bir Shrestha Shahid Flight Lieutenant Matiur Rahman Cricket Stadium in Chattogram, Sylhet International Cricket Stadium in Sylhet, and two stadiums in Kathmandu: TU International Cricket Stadium and Upper Mulpani International Cricket Ground.

The tournament will open with eight teams playing across four games, including co-hosts Bangladesh facing the United Arab Emirates. Nepal will take on Ireland the following day, while defending champions India will meet the West Indies in their first match.

ICC CEO Sanjog Gupta emphasized the tournament's role in promoting women's cricket globally, stating that it offers young players the chance to compete internationally. The competition aims to highlight the expanding talent pool in women's cricket and foster growth in both established and emerging cricketing nations.

The group stage will conclude on January 26, after which successful teams will move on to the Super Six stage. The semi-finals are scheduled for February 4, with a reserve day on February 5, at the Bir Shrestha Shahid Flight Lieutenant Matiur Rahman Cricket Stadium. The tournament will culminate in the final on February 6, with February 7 reserved as an alternate day.