The International Cricket Council has finalized the Groups for the 2025 U19 Women’s T20 World Cup. This comes after Nepal beat the hosts by over 15 runs to book their ticket to the main event of the 2024 Asia Qualifier tournament in the UAE to reach the final.
Based on the net rate, Nepal U19 secured their maiden entry into the Women’s T20 WC. They are now in Group D of the tournament and will be fighting AustraliaBangladesh and Scotland. With the kind of performances they showed in the qualifiers, they would be dreaming of performing on the big stage.
West Indies, Sri Lanka and defending champions India have been drawn in Group A of the U19 Women’s T20 World Cup along with hosts Malaysia.
Group A of the Women’s T20 World Cup will feature West Indies, Sri Lanka and the reigning champions. India along with hosts Malaysia, who will make their debut in the tournament. They will be confident in the event that will take place at the Bayuemas Oval.
On the second day of the Women’s Under-19 World Cup, the first match of Group A pits Sri Lanka against Malaysia. On the same day, India Women’s National Cricket Team will meet West Indies Women’s National Cricket Team in an afternoon match.
With group B, it looks the most difficult on paper EnglandPakistan, Ireland and USA. The Three Lions will undoubtedly be favourites, but they will have strong competition. Pakistan will also face a strong challenge and they look like strong contenders for the next round.
Amy Hunter, Freya Sargent, Aimee Maguire and Alice Tector, who will be part of Ireland’s squad, had a decent trip during the tour of South Africa in October and November, while the USA boasted two wins against the West Indies. on a tour in July.
Group C of the U19 Women’s T20 World Cup will feature South Africa and New Zealand, Samoa and Nigeria.
South Africa and New Zealand will compete in Group C of the Under-19 Women’s T20 World Championship. The other two teams Samoa and Nigeria will make their debut in the tournament. They will open their campaign against each other in the tournament.
Bangladesh, Australia, Scotland and Nepal will be the four teams in Group D of the U19 Women’s T20 World Cup.
Bangladesh, Australia, Scotland and Nepal will be the four teams in Group D of the U19 Women’s World Cup. Australia and Bangladesh will be the two favorites to qualify for the Super Six and the two teams have been involved in some interesting encounters over the past few years.
Nepal will be confident going into the tournament as Scotland aim to improve on their 2023 efforts. The team went winless in group play before defeating the USA in the placement game.
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