The Indian women's U-19 team are the inaugural winners of the ICC Under-19 Women's T20 World Cup. Photo: X/ncbn The Indian women's U-19 team are the inaugural winners of the ICC Under-19 Women's T20 World Cup. Photo: X/ncbn The ICC U19 Women’s T20 World Cup is set to return for its second edition22win, with the tournament set to be played in January 2025 in Malaysia. (More Cricket News)
The ICC U-19 Women's T20 World Cup will get underway with its second edition, in January 2025 in Malaysia. Just like the first edition held in South Africa in 2023, 16 teams will look to fight it out for the numero uno crown and follow in India's footsteps of etching its name in glory.
The reigning champions, as well as other powerhouses in the form of England, Australia and New Zealand will be favourites to win the tournament.
16 teams will be divided across four groups in the opening stage of the tourney, with 41 matches set to take place in a 16-day period.
Group A consists of India, with hosts Malaysia, Sri Lanka and West Indies. Group B has England, Ireland, Pakistan and the USA. Group C consists of New Zealand, South Africa, minnows Nigeria and Samoa. Group D rounds off with Australia, Bangladesh, Nepal and Scotland.
bonanza138 slot ICC U19 Women's T20 World Cup Teams and GroupsGroup A: India, West Indies, Sri Lanka, Malaysia
Group B: Pakistan, USA, England, Ireland
Group C: New Zealand, Nigeria, South Africa, Samoa
Group D: Australia, Bangladesh, Nepal, Scotland
The tournament will start from January 18 and will conclude on February 2 with the final.
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Japan also began their campaign with a 5-5 draw against Korea but has since struggled to secure a win. They lost their second game 5-1 to India and followed that with a 2-1 defeat against Pakistan.
As for the venues, the matches will be played across four venues with Pandamaran’s Bayuemas Oval to host Group A matches, while Johor Cricket Academy Oval host Group B.
The UKM-YSD Cricket Oval in Bangi will host the Group C fixtures, while Borneo Cricket Ground in Sarawak plays host to Group D games.
All the grounds then host Super 6 and play-off matches before everyone moves to Pandamaran for the final stages at the 3,000-capacity stadium.
All Squads for ICC U19 Women's T20 World Cup 2025Group A
India: Niki Prasad (c), Sanika Chalke, G Trisha, Kamalini G, Bhavika Ahire, Ishwari Awasare, Mithila Vinod, Joshitha VJ, Sonam Yadav, Parunika Sisodiya, Kesari Drithi, Aayushi Shukla, Anandita Kishor, MD Shabnam, Vaishnavi S
Malaysia: TBA
Sri Lanka: TBA
West Indies: Samara Ramnath (c), Asabi Callender, Abigail Bryce, Kenika Cassar, Jahzara Claxton, Denella Creese, NaiJanni Cumberbatch, Erin Deane, Amiah Gilbert, Trisha Hardat, Brianna Harricharan, Amrita Ramtahal, Selena Ross, Kristen Sutherland, Aaliyah Weekes
Group B
England: Phoebe Brett, Olivia Brinsden, Tilly Corteen-Coleman, Trudy Johnson, Katie Jones, Charlotte Lambert, Abi Norgrove, Eve O’Neill, Davina Perrin, Jemima Spence, Charlotte Stubbs, Amuruthaa Surenkumar, Prisha Thanawala, Erin Thomas, Grace Thompson
Ireland: Amy Hunter (c), Abbi Harrison, Jennifer Jackson, Rebecca Lowe, Niamh MacNulty, Aimee Maguire, Lara McBride, Kia McCartney, Ellie McGee, Julie McNally, Lucy Neely, Freya Sargent, Millie Spence, Annabel Squires, Alice Walsh
Pakistan: Komal Khan (c), Zoofishan Ayyaz, Aleesa Mukhtiar, Areesha Ansari, Fatima Khan, Haniah Ahmer, Maham Anees, Mahnoor Zeb, Memoona Khalid, Minahil, Quratulain, Ravail Farhan, Shahar Bano, Tayyaba Imdad, Wasifa Hussain.
USA: Anika Reddy Kolan (c), Aditiba Chudasama, Chetna Reddy Pagydyala, Chetnaa G Prasad, Disha Dhingra, Isani Mahesh Vaghela, Lekha Hanumant Shetty, Maahi Madhavan, Nikhar Pinku Doshi, Pooja Ganesh, Pooja Shah, Ritu Priya Singh, Saanvi Immadi, Sasha Vallabhaneni, Suhani Thadani
Group C
New Zealand: TBA
Nigeria: Lucky Piety (c), Adeshola Adekunle, Peculiar Agboya, Anointed Akhigbe, Amusa Kehinde, Deborah Bassey (wk), Jessica Bieni, Christabel Chukwuonye, Omosigho Eguakun, Victory Igbinedion, Naomi Memeh, Beauty Oguai, Lilian Ude, Usen Peace, Umoh Inyene
Samoa: TBA
South Africa: Kayla Reyneke (c), Jemma Botha, Fay Cowling, Jae-Leigh Filander, Mona-Lisa Legodi, Simoné Lourens, Karabo Meso, Seshnie Naidu, Nthabiseng Nini, Luyanda Nzuza, Diara Ramlakan, Diedré van Rensburg, Mieke van Voorst, Ashleigh van Wyk, Chanel Venter
Group D
Australia: Chloe Ainsworth, Lily Bassingthwaighte, Caoimhe Bray, Ella Briscoe, Maggie Clark, Hasrat Gill, Lucy Hamilton, Amy Hunter, Sara Kennedy, Eleanor Larosa, Grace Lyons, Ines McKeon, Juliette Morton, Kate Pelle, Tegan Williamson.
Bangladesh: Sumaiya Akter (c), Afia Ashima Era (vc), Mst Eva, Fahomida Choya, Habiba Islam Pinky, Juairiya Ferdous, Fariya Akter, Farjana Easmin, Anisa Akter Soba, Sumaiya Akther Suborna, Nishita Akter Nishi, Lucky Khatun, Jannatul Maoua, Sadia Akter, Sadia Islam
Stand By: Ashrafi Yeasmin Arthy, Leky Chakma, Arvin Tani, Maharun Nesa
Nepal: TBA
Scotland: Amelie Baldie, Molly Barbour-Smith, Gabriella Fontenla, Lucy Forrester Smith, Pippa Kelly, Maisie Maceira, Kirsty McColl, Niamh Muir, Charlotte Nevard, Mollie Parker, Nayma Sheikh, Rosie Speedy, Pippa Sproul, Jenna Stanton, Emma Walsingham
Non-travelling reserves: Georgia Birkinshaw, Teagan Broughton, Emily Duguid, Rebecca McCrossan, Ruth McKay and Sam Robson
Live Streaming Info - ICC U19 Women's T20 World Cup 2025As of now22win, there's no update on the broadcaster rights for India viewers. Watch this space.