Sports · 22 October 2026

Nepal and Bangladesh to jointly host ICC U-19 Women's T20 World Cup 2027

Exam-focused facts from the 22 October 2026 current affairs briefing.

Key facts

  • The International Cricket Council (ICC) announced the schedule for the U-19 Women's T20 World Cup 2027, jointly hosted by Nepal and Bangladesh, from January 21 to February 6.
  • A total of 16 teams will compete in 41 matches, with venues in Chattogram and Sylhet in Bangladesh and in Kathmandu, Nepal.
  • Matches in Nepal will be held at the Tribhuvan International Cricket Ground and the Upper Mulpani International Cricket Ground, with Nepal playing its first match against Ireland on January 22.

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