The hosts for the upcoming 2nd edition of the ICC Women’s Under-19 World Cup 2025, Malaysia have announced their squad for the mega event scheduled to commence on 18th January 2025 (Saturday). The final of the tournament will be played on 2nd February 2025 (Sunday).
It will be their maiden appearance in the ICC Women’s Under-19 World Cup. Nur Dania Syuhada has been named as the skipper for the upcoming tournament. The Malaysian young brigade, led by skipper Nur Dania Syuhada, was last involved in the inaugural edition of the Asian Cricket Council (ACC) Women’s Under-19 Asia Cup from 15th to 22nd December 2024. They were also the hosts of the tournament.
Malaysia had a disappointing campaign as they finished at the bottom of the points table with a couple of defeats from as many games in Group B in the league stages of the U19 Asia Cup.
Their 5th place play-off game against Pakistan was washed out. They would be keen to showcase their talent on the world stage and probably get a victory under their belt if they play to their potential in the upcoming edition of the ICC Women’s Under-19 World Cup.
Malaysia squad for the ICC Women’s Under-19 World Cup 2025:
Nur Dania Syuhada (C), Nur Izzatul Syafiqa, Irdina Beh, Nur Aliya, Suabika Manivannan, Nur Isma Dania, Siti Nazwah, Nuriman Hidayah, Fatin Faqihah Adani, Marsya Qistina, Nazatul Hidayah Husna, Neserle Yean, Nur Alya Batrisyia, Nur Ain, Nuni Farini
Notably, the hosts Malaysia have retained the same squad that participated in the inaugural edition of the ACC Women’s Under-19 Asia Cup 2024.
Nur Ain Binti was the leading run-scorer for her side with 13 runs in a couple of innings with the bat for her side in the inaugural edition of the ACC Women’s Under-19 Asia Cup 2024. Nuriman Hidaya and Suabika Manivannan scored 12 runs in a couple of innings with the bat, for her side in the tournament.
Marsya Qistina and Nur Isma Dania were the joint highest wicket-takers with the ball for Malaysia with 4 wickets each in three innings for their side. Marsya Qistina’s best performance with the ball for her side in the tournament came on 17th December 2024 against Bangladesh when she returned with impressive match figures of 4-0-19-3 in her spell. Skipper Nur Dania Syuhada was the 2nd highest wicket-taker with the ball for Malaysia with 3 wickets in three innings with the ball in the tournament.
The Nur Dania Syuhada-led side is placed in Group A alongside India, Sri Lanka, and the West Indies. They will kick start their campaign in the tournament on 19th January 2025 (Sunday) against Sri Lanka, led by skipper Manudi Nanayakkara, in the 7th match of the tournament at the Bayuemas Oval, Kuala Lumpur from 8:00 AM IST.
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