In match no. 5 of the ICC Women’s Under-19 Twenty20 (T20) World Cup 2025, Pakistan and the United States of America will open their campaign on the 18th of January 2025. The two teams will go up against each other at Johor Cricket Academy Oval, Johor, at 12:00 PM Indian Standard Time (IST).

Squads:
Pakistan women’s U19 cricket team
Komal Khan, Zoofishan Ayyaz, Aleesa Mukhtiar, Areesha Ansari, Fatima Khan, Haniah Ahmer, Maham Anees, Mahnoor Zeb, Memoona Khalid, Minahil, Quratulain, Ravail Farhan, Shahar Bano, Tayyaba Imdad, Wasifa Hussain
United States of America women’s U19 cricket team
Anika Reddy Kolan, Aditiba Chudasama, Chetna Reddy Pagydyala, Chetnaa G Prasad, Disha Dhingra, Isani Mahesh Vaghela, Lekha Hanumant Shetty, Maahi Madhavan, Nikhar Pinku Doshi, Pooja Ganesh, Pooja Shah, Ritu Priya Singh, Saanvi Immadi, Sasha Vallabhaneni, Suhani Thadani
Players to watch out:
Komal Khan
The 16-year-old keeper-batter, in an U19 domestic competition last year, amassed 236 runs at an average of 29.50 and a strike rate of 128.26 from 9 outings. Komal picked up where she left off at the U19 Asia Cup, registering scores of 24, 38, and 4. While she has departed for 14 and 4 in the warm-up games, it is hoped she will step up in the World Cup games.
Quratulain
The 19-year-old leg-spinner, in a home U19 T20 competition, from 9 outings, accounted for 12 wickets at an economy rate of 2.23 and an average of 5.75. In the U19 Asia Cup, Quratulain chipped in with scores of 9* and 11*, and bowling returns of 0/14 and 1/13. In the warm-up games, she returned figures of 2/9 (4) and 1/30 (4) and can be trusted for breakthroughs.
Anika Reddy Kolan
The 18-year-old keeper-batter from 18 T20I innings has accumulated 238 runs, with the highest of 54*. Anika last took the field in October 2024 for five ODIs against Zimbabwe and managed two notable scores of 37 and 43. In her only warm up game she scored a handy 20(26) and given her experience, she can be counted on to lead the scoring for her side.
Isani Vaghela
The 19-year-old all-rounder in T20Is, from 17 innings has posted 150 runs, with the highest of 30, while also taking 21 wickets from 19 outings, maintaining an economy rate of 4.76. Isani has produced bowling figures of 1/4 (1) and 3/26 (4), alongside scores of 24*(28) and 4(6) in the warmups. The experienced campaigner can be counted on for all-round efforts.
Pitch:
The 22 yards at Johor Cricket Academy Oval offer greater assistance to bowlers than to batters. The average score at the venue is only a modest total in the 110s, and batters will need to display discipline and skill to post a competitive total on this wicket.
Weather:
Thunderstorms on the radar pose a threat to the game, but the skies are expected to clear in time, so a delayed start is anticipated. The temperature is expected to hover around 27°C, with light winds and humidity at 87%.
Fantasy playing XI:
Komal Khan, Anika Reddy Kolan, Disha Dhingra, Isani Mahesh Vaghela, Fatima Khan, Chetna Reddy Pagydyala, Shahar Bano, Quratulain, Suhani Thadani, Mahnoor Zeb, Ritu Priya Singh
Match details:
Date – January 18, 2025
Time – 12:00 PM IST
Venue – Johor Cricket Academy Oval
Broadcast – In India, the game will be available for live stream on Jio Star.
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