India’s quest for a third successive ICC Women’s U19 T20 World Cup title will begin against the West Indies in Kathmandu on 22 January 2027, with the International Cricket Council announcing the schedule for the next edition of the tournament.

The two-time defending champions have been drawn in Group A alongside West Indies, hosts Nepal and Ireland, with all three of their group matches set to be played at the TU International Cricket Stadium in Kathmandu.

India’s campaign will begin against the West Indies on 22 January, before they take on Nepal on 24 January and Ireland on 26 January.

India’s ICC Women’s U19 T20 World Cup 2027 fixtures:

22 January: India vs West Indies — Kathmandu

24 January: Nepal vs India — Kathmandu

26 January: India vs Ireland — Kathmandu

The tournament will be held from 21 January to 6 February in Bangladesh and Nepal, with 16 teams competing across 41 matches.

India have won both editions of the ICC Women’s U19 T20 World Cup held so far, defeating England in the inaugural edition in 2023 before successfully defending their title in 2025, following a thumping 9-wicket win over South Africa

The top three teams from each group will progress to the Super Six stage, with the top two teams from each Super Six group advancing to the semi-finals. The semi-finals are scheduled for 4 February, while the Final will be played in Chattogram on 6 February. Reserve days have been allotted for both the semi-finals and Final.