Inaugural Women’s Champions Trophy shifted to India from Sri Lanka
The inaugural Women's Champions Trophy has been relocated from Sri Lanka to India for the 2027 edition, announced by the International Cricket Council (ICC) on September 2, 2026. All matches of the six-team tournament will be played in T20I format at the Cricket Club of India in Mumbai and Vadodara International Cricket Stadium in Vadodara.
The ICC evaluated candidates Bangladesh, India, and South Africa based on their host evaluation criteria, ultimately recommending India as the replacement host. The tournament, originally scheduled for February 14-28, 2027, will feature Australia, England, India, New Zealand, South Africa, and Sri Lanka. The top two teams will advance to the final on February 28.
India currently holds the Women's ODI World Cup title, while Australia won the Women's T20 World Cup in July 2026. The decision to move the tournament comes amid ongoing reforms in Sri Lanka Cricket, with the current administration run by a government-appointed Transformation Committee.
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