- The International Cricket Council (ICC) has moved the inaugural Women’s Champions Trophy 2027 from Sri Lanka to India.
- The six-team tournament (Australia, England, India, New Zealand, South Africa and Sri Lanka) will be held in Mumbai and Vadodara from February 14 to 28, 2027.
- Sri Lanka was dropped as the host amid ongoing governance issues affecting cricket in the island nation.
- The ICC Board subsequently approved India as the new host for the landmark tournament.
- The teams qualified based on their positions in the ICC Women’s T20 International Team Rankings as of the July 6 qualification cut-off date.
- All six teams will compete in a round-robin league, with the top two teams progressing to the final, scheduled to be played on February 28, 2027.
- India also hosted the Women’s ODI World Cup in 2025, where the home team created history by winning the title.
Key Details:
- Tournament: ICC Women’s Champions Trophy 2027
- Edition: Inaugural
- Host country: India
- Dates: 14–28 February 2027
- Venues: Cricket Club of India, Mumbai; Vadodara International Cricket Stadium
- Format: The tournament will be played in T20I format.
- Teams: Australia, England, India, New Zealand, South Africa and Sri Lanka
- Final: 28 February 2027
- Qualification: Based on ICC Women’s T20I Team Rankings at the 6 July 2026 cut-off
- Competition format: Round-robin league; top two teams qualify for the final
- 2027 will be the first-ever Women’s Champions Trophy.
Why Is It Important?
The Champions Trophy adds another marquee ICC women’s tournament to the annual calendar. India enter as the reigning Women’s Cricket World Cup champions, while Australia are the current Women’s T20 World Cup champions.
FAQ
Q1. When is Women’s Champions Trophy 2027?
Ans: February 14–28, 2027.
Q2.Where will it be held?
Ans: Mumbai and Vadodara.
Q3.Which teams will play?
Ans: Australia, England, India, New Zealand, South Africa and Sri Lanka.
Q4.What is the format?
Ans: T20I, round-robin league followed by a final.
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