The highly anticipated ICC Under-19 Women’s T20 World Cup 2025 is set to take place in Malaysia from January 18, 2025, to February 2, 2025. On December 24, 2024, the Women’s Selection Committee revealed the Indian squad for the tournament, gearing up to defend their championship title.
India’s U-19 Women’s Squad for the World Cup
The selection committee has named a talented squad to represent India in this prestigious event. With a mix of experience, skill, and youthful energy, the lineup is ready to take on the best teams in the world. The squad is led by Niki Prasad as captain, with Sanika Chalke serving as vice-captain. Kamalini G and Bhavika Ahire have been entrusted with wicketkeeping duties, ensuring a strong presence behind the stumps.
Full Squad:
- Captain: Niki Prasad
- Vice-Captain: Sanika Chalke
- Players: G Trisha, Kamalini G (WK), Bhavika Ahire (WK), Ishwari Awasare, Mithila Vinod, Joshitha VJ, Sonam Yadav, Parunika Sisodiya, Kesari Drithi, Aayushi Shukla, Anandita Kishor, MD Shabnam, Vaishnavi S
Standby Players: Nandhana S, Ira J, Anadi T
India’s Journey in the Group Stage
India U-19, the defending champions, find themselves in Group A, a competitive pool alongside hosts Malaysia U-19, West Indies U-19, and Sri Lanka U-19. All of India’s group-stage matches will be held at the Bayuemas Oval in Kuala Lumpur.
Group A Fixtures for India:
- India U-19 vs. West Indies U-19
- Date: Sunday, January 19, 2025
- Time: 12 PM IST
- Venue: Bayuemas Oval, Malaysia
- India U-19 vs. Malaysia U-19
- Date: Tuesday, January 21, 2025
- Time: 12 PM IST
- Venue: Bayuemas Oval, Malaysia
- India U-19 vs. Sri Lanka U-19
- Date: Thursday, January 23, 2025
- Time: 12 PM IST
- Venue: Bayuemas Oval, Malaysia
Tournament Format and Super Six Stage
The tournament structure divides the 16 participating teams into four groups, each featuring four teams. From these groups, three teams will progress to the Super Six stage. This stage will see the qualifying teams split into two groups:
- Group 1: Top three teams each from Group A and Group D
- Group 2: Top three teams each from Group B and Group C
Super Six Rules and Progression
- Teams carry forward their wins, points, and Net Run Rate (NRR) secured against fellow qualifiers from their initial group.
- Each team will face two new opponents from the corresponding group in the Super Six stage.
- The top two teams from each Super Six group will earn a spot in the Semi-Finals.
Knockout Stages: Semi-Finals and Final
The Semi-Finals are scheduled for January 31, 2025, with the winners advancing to the Final, which will take place on February 2, 2025. The thrilling climax of the tournament promises to deliver intense competition as the world’s best young talent vies for the coveted trophy.
India’s Quest for Glory
As the defending champions, India enters the tournament with high expectations and the responsibility to uphold their winning legacy. The squad, rich with potential and bolstered by a capable leadership duo, aims to showcase dominance from the group stage to the final.
Fans and cricket enthusiasts across India eagerly await the team’s performance as they set out on this journey to retain their title. With strategic preparation and immense talent, India U-19 looks poised to make a mark on the global stage once again.
Stay tuned for live updates, match highlights, and exclusive insights into the ICC Under-19 Women’s T20 World Cup 2025.
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