India to open U19 Women's T20 World Cup campaign against West Indies
The ICC has announced the schedule for the 2026 U19 Women's T20 World Cup, which will be hosted by Bangladesh and Nepal. Defending champions India are placed in Group A alongside Nepal, West Indies, and Ireland.
Why it matters
This tournament serves as a critical development platform for young female cricketers and highlights the ICC's investment in emerging cricket markets.
India to open U19 Women's T20 World Cup campaign against West Indies The third edition of the tournament will feature four groups of four teams each, with matches scheduled across venues in Chattogram, Sylhet and Kathmandu Dubai India will begin their ICC U19 Women's T20 World Cup title defence against the West Indies in Kathmandu on January 22. The International Cricket Council (ICC) on Wednesday (October 21, 2026) announced the schedule for the U19 Women's T20 World Cup, which will be played in Bangladesh and Nepal from January 21 to February 6. The third edition of the tournament will feature four groups of four teams each, with matches scheduled across venues in Chattogram, Sylhet and Kathmandu. Two-time champions India have been clubbed alongside co-hosts Nepal, West Indies and Ireland in Group A.
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