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India to Open U19 Women T20 World Cup Defence Against West Indies
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News18•21-10-2026, 13:00
India to Open U19 Women T20 World Cup Defence Against West Indies
- •India will begin their ICC U19 Women T20 World Cup title defence against the West Indies in Kathmandu on January 22.
- •The third edition of the tournament will be played in Bangladesh and Nepal from January 21 to February 6 across venues in Chattogram, Sylhet and Kathmandu.
- •Defending champions India are placed in Group A alongside co-hosts Nepal, West Indies and Ireland.
- •Co-hosts Bangladesh and UAE will play the tournament opener on January 21, while Australia takes on Nigeria.
- •The tournament features four groups of four teams, with the final scheduled to take place in Chattogram on February 6.
Key Questions Answered
India will start their title defence at the ICC U19 Women's T20 World Cup against the West Indies in Kathmandu on January 22, 2026.
The third edition of the tournament is being co-hosted by Bangladesh and Nepal, with matches scheduled from January 21 to February 6, 2026.
India is placed in Group A alongside co-hosts Nepal, West Indies, and Ireland.
