India to Host Inaugural Women’s Champions Trophy After Sri Lanka Relinquishes Rights

The ICC shifts the 2027 tournament to India, with six teams set to compete for the new women's white ball title.

NEW DELHI, Sep 2: India will host the inaugural Women’s Champions Trophy in 2027 after the International Cricket Council (ICC) shifted the tournament from Sri Lanka.

The competition will feature six teams  Australia, England, India, New Zealand, South Africa and Sri Lanka   according to details reported on Wednesday.

The tournament will mark a new addition to the women’s international cricket calendar, providing another major platform for the top sides in the limited-overs format.

India’s selection as host is expected to give the home team the advantage of familiar conditions while also bringing another global women’s cricket event to the country.

The change in venue comes as the ICC continues to expand the women’s game through dedicated global competitions and increased opportunities for leading international teams.

The tournament is expected to attract significant attention from Indian cricket supporters, particularly with the country’s women’s team among the six participating sides.

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