Nepal U19 Women to Tour China and India Before 2027 World Cup

KATHMANDU — Nepal’s Under-19 women’s cricket team is scheduled for two international preparation tournaments in November as it builds towards the 2027 ICC Women’s Under-19 T20 World Cup. The itinerary includes a T20 event in China followed by a tri-series in Bengaluru, India, giving the young side an important block of match practice before the global tournament.

China tournament opens the programme

The Cricket Association of Nepal (CAN) has confirmed that Nepal will take part in the Belt and Road U19 Girls T20I tournament from 3 to 8 November. The reported four-team competition includes Nepal, China, Hong Kong, China, and Thailand. Nepal’s published fixture list schedules two matches against each of the other participating sides during the event.

The China leg should provide the squad with a chance to test its combinations in an international environment and learn how to adapt to different opponents over a short tournament. The final team list and any fixture adjustments should be confirmed through subsequent CAN announcements.

India assignment follows

Nepal is then scheduled to play in a tri-series at the Centre of Excellence in Bengaluru from 10 to 22 November. The other teams are India’s Under-19 A and B sides. According to the published schedule, Nepal are due to play India B on 12 November and India A on 14 November, with another fixture against India A listed for 20 November. The event programme also includes a final on 22 November.

Matches against India’s development teams will offer a useful examination of Nepal’s skills and decision-making. The coaching group can use the series to assess batting-order options, identify reliable bowling roles and work on fielding standards. Playing several fixtures in a limited period also helps players practise recovery, preparation and tactical adjustments between games.

World Cup challenge on home soil

The 2027 ICC Women’s Under-19 T20 World Cup is scheduled from 21 January to 6 February, with Nepal and Bangladesh as co-hosts. Nepal has been drawn in Group A alongside defending champions India, Ireland and the West Indies. Nepal’s group-stage matches are scheduled at the Tribhuvan University International Cricket Ground in Kirtipur.

The group presents a significant challenge. India enter as defending champions, while Ireland and the West Indies bring their own strengths and experience. Nepal will need to be competitive in all phases of the game: building partnerships with the bat, taking wickets at key moments and maintaining discipline in the field.

Building readiness, not just chasing results

Preparation matches are valuable because they allow players to make mistakes and learn before the tournament that matters most. Results will be important for confidence, but the broader aim is to arrive at the World Cup with clear roles, stronger communication and the ability to respond under pressure.

As co-hosts, Nepal will have the chance to perform in front of local supporters and increase the visibility of women’s cricket. The November tour is a key part of that build-up, offering the squad competitive exposure before the World Cup begins in January.

Sources: CAN announcement details reported by NPL T20 League; ICC fixtures and results.