India to Host First-Ever ICC Women’s Champions Trophy in 2027
What Happened
India will host the inaugural ICC Women’s Champions Trophy from February 14-28, 2027, with matches to be played in Mumbai and Vadodara. The tournament was originally allocated to Sri Lanka but was moved after Sri Lanka Cricket continued to work on reforms outlined by the ICC. Following an evaluation of replacement bids, the ICC selected India as the new host.
Key Takeaways
The six-team T20I tournament marks a major expansion of the women’s cricket calendar and adds another global event for the sport. Hosting the inaugural edition further strengthens India’s position as a key destination for major women’s cricket tournaments.