The 2027 edition of the Under-19 Women’s T20 World Cup will be held in Bangladesh and Nepal. The International Cricket Council (ICC) has announced that the tournament will begin on January 21 and run until February 6. A total of 41 matches will be played, featuring 16 teams.

Matches will be held at four venues across Chattogram and Sylhet in Bangladesh and Kathmandu in Nepal. The host nations will take the field on the opening day, with Bangladesh facing the United Arab Emirates. India, champions in the last two editions, will begin their campaign against the West Indies on January 22.

The 16 participating teams have been divided into four groups. Following the group stage, the qualifying teams will advance to the Super Six stage.

Group A: India, Ireland, West Indies and Nepal.

Group B: South Africa, New Zealand, Pakistan and Samoa.

Group C: Australia, Bangladesh, Nigeria and the United Arab Emirates.

Group D: England, Sri Lanka, the United States and Scotland.

The World Cup matches will be held at four venues across Bangladesh and Nepal. In Bangladesh, matches will take place in Chattogram and Sylhet, while two grounds in Kathmandu will host the games in Nepal.

The venues are Bir Shrestho 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.