The stage is set for another exciting clash in the United States of America (USA) Women Under-19s tour of the West Indies as Match Number 5 unfolds on the 1st of August 2025.
The USA girls enter this encounter with back-to-back wins, riding high on confidence and momentum. Their strong all-round performances so far have signaled their intent to dominate the tour and continue their upward trajectory in international youth cricket.
Meanwhile, the West Indies Women U19s will be keen to bounce back and defend home turf. With local talent eager to make their mark, they’ll be looking to regroup and challenge a well-settled American side. As both teams take the field, expect a spirited contest filled with young energy, talent, and passion for the game.
Squads:
West Indies U19 Women’s Cricket Team
Samara Ramnath (C), Theanny Herbert-Mayers (VC), Adanya Baugh, Eboni Brathwaite, Abigail Bryce, NaiJanni Cumberbatch, Kaela George, Brianna Harricharan, Zakiyah Harrilal, Sabriel Headley, Danellie Manns, Brianna Plummer, Amrita Ramtahal, Kristen Sutherland, Jaeda Tyrell, Aaliyah Weekes
USA U19 Women’s Cricket Team
Chetna Reddy Pagydyala (C), Pooja Ganesh (VC), Aditi Praveen Kumar, Hashini Karthikeyan, Kartiki Tia Choudhary, Maahi Madhavan, Meghna Baishya, Neha Alapati, Nikhar Doshi, Saanvi Immadi, Saanvi Sood, Sainavi Kamabalapalli, Sasha Vallabhaneni, Taranum Chopra
Players to watch out:
Eboni Brathwaite
A promising middle-order batter, Eboni showed her temperament under pressure in the last match, scoring a fluent 53 off 37 deliveries at a strike rate of 143.24. Despite West Indies falling short, her composed knock stabilized the innings after early wickets and showcased her ability to anchor and accelerate when needed.
Samara Ramnath
A talented all-rounder and the skipper of the West Indies U19 side, Samara has been a standout performer with the ball. She bowled a tidy spell of 2/12 recently, reaffirming her consistency. Her best came in the U19 Women’s T20 World Cup, where she ripped through Malaysia’s batting order with figures of 4/6.
Saanvi Immadi
One of USA’s premier all-rounders, Saanvi has been effective with the ball across formats, claiming 7 wickets in 15 WT20I innings. She has showcased her ability to break partnerships and contain runs. Her best international figures stand at 2/8, making her a reliable wicket-taker in crunch situations.
Chetna Pagydyala
The captain and a top-order batter, Chetna has proven her value with both bat and ball. She scored a composed 19 runs in the last clash against West Indies, and across 13 WT20I innings, she has accumulated 190 runs, with the best of 36*. She has also picked up 4 wickets, including a standout performance of 3/4, proving her all-round impact.
Pitch:
The Sir Frank Worrell Memorial Ground is known to support both pace and bounce, the pitch offers a fair contest between bat and ball, often producing thrilling encounters. Teams will need to display adaptability to post modest, yet match-winning, totals.
Weather:
The conditions are expected to be cool and humid, with the temperature hovering around 34°C. There’s a 45% chance of precipitation, with thundershowers likely to impact play intermittently. Humidity levels remain high at 76%.
Fantasy Playing XI:
Abigail Bryce, Adanya Baugh, Brianna Harricharan, Samara Ramnath, Theanny Mayers, Eboni Brathwaite, Chetna Reddy Pagydyala, Hashini Karthikeyan, Meghna Baishya, Pooja Ganesh, Maahi Madhavan
Match Details:
Date – August 1, 2025
Time – 7:30 PM IST
Venue – Sir Frank Worrell Memorial Ground (St Augustine)
Broadcast – The game will be live-streamed on the FanCode app and website.
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