Africa and Asia Regional Qualifier for U19 Women’s World Cup 2025 Announced

The Under-19 Women’s World Cup returns for its second edition in January–February 2025, in Malaysia. With 14 teams already confirmed, the final two spots will be decided through regional qualifiers of Africa and Asia, rounding out the 16 teams for the mega event.

Africa and Asia Regional Qualifier for U19 Women's World Cup 2025 Announced
Africa and Asia Regional Qualifier for U19 Women’s World Cup 2025 Announced

The top 10 full-member teams from the 2023 Under-19 World Cup—India, England, Australia, Pakistan, Bangladesh, Ireland, New Zealand, South Africa, Sri Lanka, and the West Indies—have secured direct qualification. For the second straight time, the United States of America has received automatic qualification as the only team in the Americas region to meet the criteria required for the qualification pathway.

Regional Qualifiers:

East Asia-Pacific – In May 2024, Samoa became the first team to qualify through the regional pathway, topping the 4-team competition with 5 wins and just one loss. This marked the first time a Samoan team has qualified for a World Cup in any format, at any age level, in both men’s and women’s cricket.

Europe – In August 2024, the national women’s teams of Scotland and the Netherlands faced off in a three-match T20 series. Scotland dominated throughout, securing a clean sweep with a 10-wicket win in the first T20, a 6-wicket win in the second, and a 64-run victory in the third. With these commanding performances, Scotland advanced to the main event.

Africa – In August 2024, Malawi and Kenya, with 6 and 5 wins respectively from six games, topped the 7-team competition, securing their spots in Division 1. The final leg of the regional qualifier will take place from September 22 to 29, 2024. The 8 competing teams are divided into two groups: Group A includes Kenya, Namibia, Rwanda, and Uganda, while Group B features Malawi, Nigeria, Tanzania, and Zimbabwe. The final, scheduled for September 29, will determine the 15th team to qualify for the main event.

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Schedule:

DATE MATCHES VENUE TIME (LOCAL)
22-Sep-24
Kenya v Rwanda Gahanga B Ground 9:30 AM
Malawi v Zimbabwe Integrated Polytechnic Regional College Ground 9:30 AM
Namibia v Uganda Gahanga B Ground 1:50 PM
Tanzania v Nigeria Integrated Polytechnic Regional College Ground 1:50 PM
23-Sep-24
Tanzania v Malawi Gahanga B Ground 9:30 AM
Uganda v Kenya Integrated Polytechnic Regional College Ground 9:30 AM
Nigeria v Zimbabwe Gahanga B Ground 1:50 PM
Rwanda v Namibia Integrated Polytechnic Regional College Ground 1:50 PM
25-Sep-24
Nigeria v Malawi Gahanga B Ground 9:30 AM
Kenya v Namibia Integrated Polytechnic Regional College Ground 9:30 AM
Zimbabwe v Tanzania Gahanga B Ground 1:50 PM
Rwanda v Uganda Integrated Polytechnic Regional College Ground 1:50 PM
26-Sep-24
5th place playoff Gahanga B Ground 1:50 PM
7th place playoff Integrated Polytechnic Regional College Ground 1:50 PM
28-Sep-24
Semi-Final 1 Gahanga B Ground 1:50 PM
Semi-Final 2 Integrated Polytechnic Regional College Ground 1:50 PM
29-Sep-24
3rd place playoff Gahanga B Ground 9:30 AM
Final Gahanga B Ground 1:50 PM

Asia – In November 2024, Kuwait, Nepal, Thailand, and host United Arab Emirates will compete in a double round-robin format. The team that tops the table will secure the 16th and final spot, completing the roster for the event, scheduled early next year.

Schedule:

DATE MATCHES TIME (LOCAL)
06-Nov-24
United Arab Emirates v Kuwait 2:00 PM
Nepal v Thailand 6:00 PM
07-Nov-24
Kuwait v Nepal 2:00 PM
Thailand v United Arab Emirates 6:00 PM
09-Nov-24
United Arab Emirates v Nepal 2:00 PM
Kuwait v Thailand 6:00 PM
10-Nov-24
Kuwait v United Arab Emirates 2:00 PM
Thailand v Nepal 6:00 PM
12-Nov-24
Nepal v Kuwait 2:00 PM
United Arab Emirates v Thailand 6:00 PM
13-Nov-24
Kuwait v Thailand 2:00 PM
Nepal v United Arab Emirates 6:00 PM
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*All games will be played at The Sevens Stadium, Dubai

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