New Delhi, Oct. 21 -- Defending champions India will begin their Women's Under-19 T20 World Cup defence with a Group A match against West Indies in next year's tournament, which will take place in Bangladesh and Nepal.

The 16-team Women's U19 T20 World Cup will run from 21 January to 6 February 2027. The 16 teams have been divided into four groups of four teams each. India are in Group A along with co-hosts Nepal, Ireland and West Indies.

Group B comprises South Africa, New Zealand, Pakistan and Samoa, whereas Group C has co-hosts Bangladesh, Australia, Nigeria and the United Arab Emirates (UAE). Group D comprises England, the United States of America (USA), Sri Lanka and Scotland.

The matches will take place across four venues in Bang...