The stage is set for the International Cricket Council (ICC) Under-19 Women’s T20 World Cup 2025, with the tournament scheduled to captivate cricket fans around the world. With Malaysia as hosts, the tournament will run from January 18 to February 2, 2025, promising thrilling encounters and high-stakes action as 16 teams vie for the prestigious title.
Groupings:
The draw has revealed the groupings for the eagerly awaited competition. The defending champions, India, have been placed in Group A alongside hosts Malaysia, the West Indies, and Sri Lanka, in what promises to be an engaging set of matches.
Group B features England, who will be looking to make a strong comeback after their runners-up finish in the inaugural edition last year. They will face off against neighboring Ireland, Pakistan, and the United States of America (USA). This group is expected to be highly competitive, with each team bringing its unique strengths.
In Group C, South Africa, the hosts of the previous tournament, are joined by New Zealand, new entrant Samoa, and the winner from the Africa qualifier. This group is notable for its diverse mix of established teams and debutantes.
Group D, with cricketing powerhouse Australia drawn alongside Bangladesh, the winner from Asia qualifier, and Scotland. This group will be a test of skill and strategy as these teams compete for a place in the Super Six stage.
Regional Qualifier:
Europe Qualifier –
Scotland’s Under-19 Women’s cricket team secured their place in the ICC T20 World Cup by defeating the Netherlands by six wickets in Aberdeen. Kirsty McColl was key, taking three wickets to limit the Dutch to 89-8. Scotland chased the target of 90 in just 14 overs, with key contributions from Pippa Sproul (29) and Emma Walsingham (25). This win ensures Scotland’s qualification for consecutive ICC U19 Women’s World Cups, with the next tournament scheduled in Malaysia and Thailand in January 2025.
East Asia Pacific Qualifier –
Samoa’s Under-19 Women’s cricket team secured a historic qualification for the Women’s U19 T20 World Cup by winning the East Asia-Pacific Qualifier in Indonesia. They topped the round-robin competition, finishing first after a decisive four-wicket victory over Fiji on the final day. Despite entering as underdogs, Samoa delivered strong performances throughout, including key wins over Papua New Guinea and Indonesia. This marks the first time a Samoan team has qualified for a World Cup in cricket across any format or age level.
Africa Qualifier –
The fixtures for the ICC U19 Women’s T20 World Cup Africa Qualifier Division Two have been announced. Starting on August 21st and running through August 27th, this tournament will feature two groups of exciting teams. Group A includes Botswana, Mozambique, Kenya, and Lesotho, while Group B comprises Malawi, Sierra Leone, Eswatini, and Ghana. The top two teams from this division will advance to Division One, promising thrilling matches and fierce competition.
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Tournament Format and Key Dates
The competition will follow a round-robin format in the group stage, with each team playing three matches. The top three teams from each group will advance to the Super Six stage, while the bottom-ranked teams from Groups A and D, and B and C, will face off in a last-place play-off on January 24.
The Super Six stage will see the top teams from each group divided into two new groups. Group 1 will consist of the top three teams from Groups A and D, while Group 2 will comprise the top three from Groups B and C. Teams will carry forward their points, wins, and net run rates from the group stage, with each side playing two matches against teams from the opposing group. The top two teams from each Super Six group will progress to the semi-finals.
The semi-finals are scheduled for January 31, with February 1 reserved as a backup day in case of any interruptions. The final will be held on February 2, 2025, with February 3 set as a reserve day to accommodate any potential delays.
All these crucial matches will take place at Bayuemas Oval. Notably, if India advances to the semi-final, they will compete in Semi-Final 2, scheduled for 14:30 local time on January 31.
Fixtures:
| SR | Date | Match | Time | Venue |
| 1 | January 18, 2025 | Australia v Scotland | 10:30 am | UKM YSD Oval, KL |
| 2 | January 18, 2025 | England v Ireland | 10:30 am | JCA Oval, Johor |
| 3 | January 18, 2025 | Samoa v Africa Qualifier | 10:30 am | Borneo Cricket Ground, Sarawak |
| 4 | January 18, 2025 | Bangladesh v Asia Qualifier | 2:30 pm | UKM YSD Oval, KL |
| 5 | January 18, 2025 | Pakistan v USA | 2:30 pm | JCA Oval, Johor |
| 6 | January 18, 2025 | New Zealand v South Africa | 2:30 pm | Borneo Cricket Ground, Sarawak |
| 7 | January 19, 2025 | Sri Lanka v Malaysia | 10:30 am | Bayuemas Oval, KL |
| 8 | January 19, 2025 | India v West Indies | 2:30 pm | Bayuemas Oval, KL |
| 9 | January 20, 2025 | Australia v Bangladesh | 10:30 am | UKM YSD Oval, KL |
| 10 | January 20, 2025 | Ireland v USA | 10:30 am | JCA Oval, Johor |
| 11 | January 20, 2025 | New Zealand v Africa Qualifier | 10:30 am | Borneo Cricket Ground, Sarawak |
| 12 | January 20, 2025 | Scotland v Asia Qualifier | 2:30 pm | UKM YSD Oval, KL |
| 13 | January 20, 2025 | England v Pakistan | 2:30 pm | JCA Oval, Johor |
| 14 | January 20, 2025 | South Africa v Samoa | 2:30 pm | Borneo Cricket Ground, Sarawak |
| 15 | January 21, 2025 | West Indies v Sri Lanka | 10:30 am | Bayuemas Oval, KL |
| 16 | January 21, 2025 | India v Malaysia | 2:30 pm | Bayuemas Oval, KL |
| 17 | January 22, 2025 | Bangladesh v Scotland | 10:30 am | UKM YSD Oval, KL |
| 18 | January 22, 2025 | England v USA | 10:30 am | JCA Oval, Johor |
| 19 | January 22, 2025 | New Zealand v Samoa | 10:30 am | Borneo Cricket Ground, Sarawak |
| 20 | January 22, 2025 | Australia v Asia Qualifier | 2:30 pm | UKM YSD Oval, KL |
| 21 | January 22, 2025 | Pakistan v Ireland | 2:30 pm | JCA Oval, Joho |
| 22 | January 22, 2025 | South Africa v Africa Qualifier | 2:30 pm | Borneo Cricket Ground, Sarawak |
| 23 | January 23, 2025 | Malaysia v West Indies | 10:30 am | Bayuemas Oval, KL |
| 24 | January 23, 2025 | India v Sri Lanka | 2:30 pm | Bayuemas Oval, KL |
| 25 | January 24, 2025 | B4 v C4 | 10:30 am | JCA Oval, Johor |
| 26 | January 24, 2025 | A4 v D4 | 2:30 pm | JCA Oval, Johor |
| 27 | January 25, 2025 | Super Six – B2 v C3 | 10:30 am | UKM YSD Oval, KL |
| 28 | January 25, 2025 | Super Six – B1 v C2 | 10:30 am | Borneo Cricket Ground, Sarawak |
| 29 | January 25, 2025 | Super Six – A3 v D1 | 2:30 pm | UKM YSD Oval, KL |
| 30 | January 25, 2025 | Super Six – C1 v B3 | 2:30 pm | Borneo Cricket Ground, Sarawak |
| 31 | January 26, 2025 | Super Six – A2 v D3 | 10:30 am | Bayuemas Oval, KL |
| 32 | January 26, 2025 | Super Six – A1 v D2 | 2:30 pm | Bayuemas Oval, KL |
| 33 | January 27, 2025 | Super Six – B1 v C3 | 10:30 am | Borneo Cricket Ground, Sarawak |
| 34 | January 28, 2025 | Super Six – A3 v D2 | 10:30 am | Bayuemas Oval, KL |
| 35 | January 28, 2025 | Super Six – C1 v B2 | 10:30 am | Borneo Cricket Ground, Sarawak |
| 36 | January 28, 2025 | Super Six – A1 v D3 | 2:30 pm | Bayuemas Oval, KL |
| 37 | January 29, 2025 | Super Six – C2 v B3 | 10:30 am | UKM YSD Oval, KL |
| 38 | January 29, 2025 | Super Six – A2 v D1 | 2:30 pm | UKM YSD Oval, KL |
| 39 | January 31, 2025 | Semi-Final 1 | 10:30 am | Bayuemas Oval, KL |
| 40 | January 31, 2025 | Semi-Final 2 | 2:30 pm | Bayuemas Oval, KL |
| 41 | February 2, 2025 | Final | 2:30 pm | Bayuemas Oval, KL |
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As teams prepare for their respective campaigns, the ICC U19 Women’s T20 World Cup 2025 is set to be a showcase of emerging talent and thrilling cricketing action. Fans can look forward to intense matches, strategic battles, and memorable moments as the next generation of women cricketers will look to make their mark on the international stage.