Nepal Drawn with India, Ireland and West Indies for U19 Women’s T20 World Cup

Nepal have been drawn in Group A alongside India, Ireland and the West Indies for the ICC Under-19 Women’s T20 World Cup 2027, which Nepal will co-host with Bangladesh from January 21 to February 6.

The International Cricket Council’s published schedule confirms that Nepal will begin their campaign against Ireland on January 22 at the TU International Cricket Stadium in Kirtipur. Nepal are scheduled to face India on January 24 and the West Indies on January 26, with all three matches set for a 9:30 a.m. start in Nepal.

The tournament will feature 16 teams competing across 41 matches. Nepal is set to host 15 matches across the TU International Cricket Stadium in Kirtipur and Upper Mulpani International Cricket Ground in Kathmandu, while Bangladesh will stage the remaining fixtures.

The group draw gives Nepal an opportunity to test its emerging players against established youth sides on home soil. India enter the tournament as two-time defending champions, while Ireland and the West Indies will also provide challenging opposition in the group stage.

After the group stage, the top three teams from each group are scheduled to advance to the Super Six phase. The semi-finals are planned for February 4, with the final scheduled for February 6 in Chattogram, Bangladesh.

Source: International Cricket Council — tournament schedule; Cricnepal.