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India to Host Inaugural ICC Women’s Champions Trophy 2027
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# India to Host Inaugural ICC Women’s Champions Trophy 2027
### Why in News?
India will host the **first-ever ICC Women’s Champions Trophy**, scheduled from **February 14–28, 2027**, after the tournament was shifted from Sri Lanka.
### Key Details
- The tournament will be played in the **T20I format** and will feature **six teams** across 16 matches.
- **Participating teams:** India, Australia, England, New Zealand, South Africa and Sri Lanka.
- Matches are scheduled at the **Cricket Club of India in Mumbai** and the **Vadodara International Cricket Stadium**.
- The event is the **inaugural edition** of the ICC Women’s Champions Trophy.
### Exam Connect
- **ICC Women’s Champions Trophy 2027** → inaugural edition → host **India**
- **ICC** → headquarters in Dubai, UAE