With the conclusion of the group stage of the ICC Women’s Under-19 T20 World Cup 2025, the tournament moves into the highly anticipated Super Six phase. Match 3 will witness a thrilling face-off between Australia and West Indies.
Dominating Group D, Australia emerged as table toppers with a perfect record of 3 wins in 3 games, while West Indies, finishing with 1 win in 3 matches in Group A, aim to defy expectations. As this tournament has shown, past records often hold little significance. This exciting contest is scheduled for January 25, 2025, starting at 12:00 PM IST at the YSD-UKM Cricket Oval in Bangi.
Squads:
Australia Women’s U19 Cricket Team:
Chloe Ainsworth, Lily Bassingthwaighte, Caoimhe Bray, Ella Briscoe, Maggie Clark, Hasrat Gill, Lucy Hamilton, Amy Hunter, Sara Kennedy, Eleanor Larosa, Grace Lyons, Ines McKeon, Juliette Morton, Kate Pelle, Tegan Williamson
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:
Eleanor Larosa
Eleanor has been a standout performer, with her all-around contributions making her a key player. She impressed in the warm-up games with an unbeaten 26*(25) and bowling figures of 0/3 (1) and 2/2 (2). Her group-stage performances have been stellar, with figures of 3/7 (3) against Scotland, 2/19 (4) with 31(39), and 0/10 (2) against Nepal. Australia will rely on her experience to deliver in the Super Six stage.
Hasrat Gill
A true all-rounder, Hasrat’s performances have been consistent throughout the tournament. Her warm-up game heroics included 41*(28) and 1/5 (2). In the group stage, she continued to shine with 2/10 (2) against Scotland, 1/18 (4) against Bangladesh, and a stellar 30*(21) & 2/9 (4) against Nepal. She remains Australia’s go-to player in critical situations.
Jahzara Claxton
Jahzara has shown promise throughout the tournament. Her warm-up contributions included 22(26) and 0/15 with 6(10). In the group stage, she showcased her all-round abilities with 1/18 (2) against India, 15(9) & 1/20 against Sri Lanka, and 19(15) & 1/9 (3) against Malaysia. She will aim to capitalize on her starts and deliver big in the Super Six stage.
Erin Deane
After a slow start in the warm-up games with wicketless figures of 0/31 (4) and 0/27 (4), Erin found her rhythm in the group stage. Dropped initially, she made a strong comeback with a game-changing 2/7 (2) against Malaysia. All eyes will be on her to maintain this form.
Pitch:
The YSD-UKM Cricket Oval offers a challenging surface for both batters and bowlers. Pacers will enjoy the conditions, as the wicket tends to provide assistance, while batters will find it tough to score freely. A target of around 130 runs is expected to be competitive. Teams bowling first may hold an edge, given the pitch’s unpredictable nature.
Weather:
The forecast indicates a temperature of around 31°C, with high humidity at 82% and light winds. However, heavy thunderstorms are predicted, casting doubt over the possibility of the match proceeding as planned. Both teams will be hoping the weather allows for play.
Fantasy Playing XI:
Kate Pelle, Caoimhe Bray, Eleanor Larosa, Hasrat Gill, Lucy Hamilton, Tegan Williamson, Ines McKeon, Jahzara Claxton, Samara Ramnath, Selena Ross, Asabi Callender
Match Details:
Date: January 25, 2025
Time: 12:00 PM IST
Venue: YSD-UKM Cricket Oval, Bangi
Live Streaming: Available on Hotstar in India.
