The warm-up matches of the ICC U-19 Women’s T20 World Cup got underway and we got to witness some interesting contests. Here’s a quick rundown of what transpired!
Match 1- Scotland U19 Women vs United States of America U19 Women
In the first warm-up match of the ICC Women’s U19 World Cup that featured Scotland and the United States of America, the USA won the toss and opted to bowl first. Scotland posted a commendable 135/5 in their 20 overs quota and they defended it handing the USA a 45 runs defeat.
Scotland U19 girls won the warm-up match against USA U19 by 45 Runs earlier today. #CricketTwitter #U19T20WorldCup pic.twitter.com/s5Bi24JazA
— Female Cricket (@imfemalecricket) January 9, 2023
Match 2- India U19 Women vs Australia U19 Women
In the second warm-up match, India took on Australia. Batting first, India made a paltry 97/8 but what was spectacular was how India defended the total and skittled Australia for 79/7, registering a convincing win by 18 runs.
India U19 girls beat Australia U19 by 18 Runs in the warm-up match.#CricketTwitter #U19T20WorldCup pic.twitter.com/ljLxJRzP6P
— Female Cricket (@imfemalecricket) January 9, 2023
Match 3- Ireland U19 Women vs Pakistan U19 Women
In the third warm-up match, we had Ireland take on Pakistan. Pakistan had a clinical display restricting Ireland to 89/6 in 20 overs and chased down the total with ease winning the match by 7 wickets.
Match 4- Indonesia U19 Women vs Zimbabwe U19 Women
In the fourth warm-up match, Indonesia took on Zimbabwe and Indonesia ended up on the winning side.
Indonesia U19 Women’s team beat Zimbabwe U19 by 15 Runs. #CricketTwitter #U19CWC #U19WorldCup pic.twitter.com/3uJNd4hz5x
— Female Cricket (@imfemalecricket) January 9, 2023
Match 5- New Zealand U19 Women vs Rwanda U19 Women
In the fifth warm-up match, New Zealand won the toss and decided to bat first. They posted an impressive 154/5 from their 20 overs quota. No update as yet on the winner.
New Zealand U19 team beat Rwanda u19 by 63 Runs in a warm-up game#CricketTwitter #U19CWC #U19WorldCup pic.twitter.com/PXHfpnS6Cz
— Female Cricket (@imfemalecricket) January 9, 2023
Match 6- West Indies U19 Women vs England U19 Women
In the sixth warm-up match, West Indies won the toss and opted to bat first against England. They were unable to post a good total and ended up with 65/8. England chased down the total with ease in 11 overs losing just one wicket.
England U19 girls beat West Indies U19 by 9 Wickets in the 7th Warm-Up match.#CricketTwitter #U19T20WorldCup #U19CWC pic.twitter.com/u1dGwEF6QM
— Female Cricket (@imfemalecricket) January 9, 2023
Match 7- South Africa U19 Women vs Bangladesh U19 Women
In the seventh warm-up match, with South Africa batting first, they posted a dismal 98/9. No update as yet on the winner.
Match 8- Sri Lanka U19 Women vs UAE U19 Women
In the 8th warm-up match featuring Sri Lanka and UAE, batting first Sri Lanka posted 90/9 in their 20 overs quota and UAE was dismissed for a disappointing 38 that handed Sri Lanka a commendable 52 runs win!
Sri Lanka U19 girls start their world cup campaign on a winning note, beating UAE U19 by 52 Runs.#CricketTwitter #U19CWC #U19WorldCup pic.twitter.com/CdGtRxaM18
— Female Cricket (@imfemalecricket) January 9, 2023
It has been quite lackadaisical from the ICC as they have not reported on the matches that happened today on their website which made procuring scores and additional information extremely difficult and with the matches not being telecasted, the fans were certainly deprived of live-action.
We will be hoping for better coverage for the next set of matches on 11th January.
Here’s the schedule for the same and mark your calendars!
Match No. |
Fixture |
Venue |
Time (in IST) |
1 |
Bangladesh vs India |
St Stithians College, Johannesburg |
1:30 PM |
2 |
United States of America vs the United Arab Emirates Women |
Steyn City School Oval |
1:30 PM |
3 |
England vs Indonesia |
Tuks Oval, Pretoria |
1:30 PM |
4 |
Rwanda vs Ireland |
Hammanskraal Mandela Oval, Pretoria |
1:30 PM |
5 |
South Africa vs Australia |
St Stithians College, Johannesburg |
5:15 PM |
6 |
Sri Lanka vs Scotland |
Steyn City School Oval |
5:15 PM |
7 |
Zimbabwe vs West Indies |
Tuks Oval, Pretoria |
5:15 PM |
8 |
Pakistan vs New Zealand |
Hammanskraal Mandela Oval, Pretoria |
5:15 PM |
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