India to host inaugural ICC Women’s Champions Trophy; Check teams, dates and venues
India has been selected to host the inaugural ICC Women’s Champions Trophy in 2027, taking over hosting duties from Sri Lanka. The tournament will feature six teams competing in a T20I format across venues in Mumbai and Vadodara.
Why it matters
This marks a significant shift in international cricket governance and highlights India's growing role in hosting major global women's sporting events.
India will host the inaugural ICC Women’s Champions Trophy in 2027, with the six-team tournament relocated from its originally designated host Sri Lanka. The tournament is scheduled to take place from February 14 to 28, 2027, marking a significant addition to India’s calendar of major women’s cricket events.The competition will feature six teams and will be played in the T20I format, with a total of 16 matches. India, Australia, England, New Zealand, South Africa and Sri Lanka have qualified for the tournament based on the ICC Women’s T20I Team Rankings.Mumbai, Vadodara to host matchesThe tournament will be played across two venues, the Cricket Club of India (CCI) in Mumbai and the Vadodara International Cricket Stadium.
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