Defending champions India and West Indies will open their ICC Women’s Under-19 Twenty20 (T20) World Cup campaigns in match no. 8 on the 19th of January 2025. The game will be played at Bayuemas Oval, Kuala Lumpur, and the live action will commence at 12:00 PM Indian Standard Time (IST).

Squads:
India women’s U19 cricket team
Niki Prasad, Sanika Chalke, Gongadi Trisha, Kamalini G, Bhavika Ahire, Ishwari Awasare, Mithila Vinod, Joshitha VJ, Sonam Yadav, Parunika Sisodiya, Kesari Drithi, Aayushi Shukla, Anandita Kishor, MD Shabnam, Vaishnavi S
West Indies women’s U19 cricket team
Samara Ramnath, Asabi Callender, Abigail Bryce, Kenika Cassar, Jahzara Claxton, Denella Creese, NaiJanni Cumberbatch, Erin Deane, Amiah Gilbert, Trisha Hardat, Brianna Harricharan, Amrita Ramtahal, Selena Ross, Kristen Sutherland, Aaliyah Weekes
Players to watch out:
Kamalini G
The 16-year-old keeper-batter, in a domestic U19 T20 Trophy late last year, amassed 311 runs at an average of 62.20 and a strike rate of 123.90 from 8 outings. Kamalini extended this form into the U19 Asia Cup, registering scores of 44*, 8*, 28, and 5, and into the warm-up games, scoring 29* and 32*. She can be relied upon to lead the scoring.
Aayushi Shukla
The 17-year-old all-rounder, in an U19 T20 competition late last year, posted 130 runs at an average of 21.67 and also took 7 wickets at an economy rate of 4.37. In the warm-up games, in her only batting outing Aayushi scored 16 runs and recorded bowling figures of 1/4 (2) and 0/9 (2). It is hoped she carries this momentum into the World Cup games.
Samara Ramnath
The 17-year-old all-rounder, in a senior T20 competition last year, secured 5 wickets from as many outings, at an economy rate of 5.78, and recorded the best of 2/18. In the warm-up games, Samara has recorded scores of 2 (run-out) and 25, and bowling returns of 0/20 (4). She has a good experience under her belt and can be trusted to deliver the goods.
Trisha Hardat
The 19-year-old pacer, from 6 T20 outings in an U19 Championship last year, picked up 11 wickets. Notably, in her only warm-up game leading up to the World Cup, Trisha returned figures of 2/9 (4), scalping prized wickets against Nepal. The team will count on her to continue in this form, producing breakthroughs and leading the tally for her side.
Pitch:
The Bayuemas Oval is a low-scoring venue that typically favors bowlers, both pacers and spinners. While the 22-yard strip has a somewhat neutral character, the average score remains in the 120s, indicating that it is a challenging venue for batters.
Weather:
The temperature is forecasted to be around 31°C, with humidity at 73% and light winds. Despite cloudy skies, the chances of rain are minimal, promising an uninterrupted, completed game in Kuala Lumpur.
Fantasy playing XI:
Kamalini G, Gongadi Trisha, Niki Prasad, NaiJanni Cumberbatch, Aayushi Shukla, Samara Ramnath, Joshitha VJ, Mithila Vinod, MD Shabnam, Parunika Sisodiya, Sonam Yadav
Match details:
Date – January 19, 2025
Time – 12:00 PM IST
Venue – Bayuemas Oval, Kuala Lumpur
Broadcast – In India, the game will be available for live stream on Jio Star.
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