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Australia recently named its team for the next Women’s Under-19 T20 World Cup 2025, which will be held in Malaysia from January 18 to February 2. The team combines youthful energy with extensive experience in domestic cricket, aiming for their first tournament title after falling out. a short distance from the semifinals of the inaugural edition in South Africa in 2023. With a well-balanced mix of experienced players and promising newcomers, Australia is set to face a formidable challenge in the competition.
Australia’s captain for the 2025 Under-19 T20 World Cup
Now, before the start of the second edition, the bowling all-rounder lucia hamilton He has been named team captain and will lead the Australian team into the tournament.
Lucy will play in her second consecutive Under-19 World Cup after being selected as a 16-year-old for the 2023 edition in South Africa. Hamilton turned her into a maid. Women’s National Cricket League (WNCL) appearance for the Queensland Fire in 2022 at just 15 years old, becoming the state’s second-youngest debutant, before also debuting for the Women’s Big Bash League (WBBL) at the age of 16. The left-arm pace bowling all-rounder made a surprising impact last year by becoming the youngest cricketer in WBBL history to take a five-wicket haul. She claimed 5/8 in four overs while playing for Brisbane heat against him Melbourne Stars at Drummoyne Oval.
Lucy expressed her immense honor at being named Australia’s captain for the U-19 World Cup and thanked her team for their strong leadership support. He emphasized the excitement of playing in the most important youth tournament and the team’s enthusiasm to take advantage of the opportunity ahead.
“It is a great honor to be named Australia’s captain for the U19 World Cup and I am incredibly grateful for the opportunity to lead our team. We are lucky to have strong leaders in our group and I know I have fantastic support around me. I’m delighted to be playing for Australia again. “The World Cup is the biggest underage carnival and as a team we are excited to take advantage of the opportunity we have in front of us.” Lucy was quoted by Cricket.com.au.
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Vice-captain and a rising star
Meanwhile, leg spinner Gill’s passion will serve as vice-captain of the 16-team tournament. Amritsar-born Gill is one of Australian cricket’s brightest young prospects. He has already represented Australia at age group level and on October 13, 2024 he debuted in the shortest format for the Melbourne Stars during the T20 Spring Challenge against Sydney Thunder. In that match, Hasrat got three impressive wickets. Gill has now been named vice-captain of the team and her spin will be crucial to Australia’s success. Known for her impressive bowling skills, Hasrat is expected to play a key role in the team’s strategies during the tournament.
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This article was first published on WomenCricket.com, a Cricket Times business.
