He ICC Women’s Under-19 T20 World Cup 2025 The warm-up matches mark the beginning of an exciting cricket event that serves as a platform for the sport’s future stars. This is the second edition of the prestigious tournament, held in the picturesque venues of Malaysia. Warm-up matches provide teams with crucial opportunities to fine-tune their strategies, adapt to conditions and develop team dynamics ahead of the main tournament.
India, defending champion will try to expand their dominance after their stellar performance in the previous edition, while other nations such as Pakistan, England and South Africa will seek to pose a strong challenge. The tournament also includes representation from emerging cricket nations such as Samoa and Nigeriareflecting the ICC’s commitment to promoting cricket globally. Teams like Samoa and the United States of America (USA) They secured their spots through regional qualifiers, underscoring the diverse participation in this global event.
Complete preparation schedule for the 2025 Women’s T20 U19 World Cup:
Day 1: January 13, 2025
Match 1: India Women U-19 vs. Scotland Women’s U19
- Event: Selangor Lawn Club, Kuala Lumpur
- Result: India Women Under-19 won by 119 runs.
- Match summary:
India Women U-19 put up a commanding performance to secure a resounding 119-run victory over Scotland Women U-19. India, who batted first, posted a competitive total of 164/6 in their 20 overs. Their innings were driven by a collective batting effort, with key contributions from the middle order. In response, Scotland struggled against India’s disciplined bowling attack, collapsing for just 45 runs in 18.5 overs. The Indian bowlers, particularly their spinners, dominated the game, showing remarkable control and variations.
Match 2: Pakistan Women U-19 vs. Nigeria Women’s U19
- Event: YSD-UKM Cricket Oval, Bangi
- Result: Pakistan Women U-19 scored 105/6 in their allotted 20 overs, successfully defending the total as Nigeria Women U-19 scored 94/6 in reply. Pakistan won by 11 runs.
- Key Highlights: A disciplined bowling performance from Pakistan limited Nigeria’s chase, with critical contributions from their spinners in the middle overs.
Match 3: Australia Women’s U19 vs. Malaysia Women U19
- Event: Royal Selangor Club, Kuala Lumpur
- Result: Australia Women’s Under-19 won by 140 runs.
- Match summary:
Australia Women U-19 demonstrated their superior strength and skill with a huge 140-run win over Malaysia Women U-19. Australia, who batted first, amassed a commanding 161/5 in their allotted 20 overs. Their batsmen showed aggressive intentions, and key players scored at a rapid pace. Chasing a daunting target, Malaysia crumbled under the pressure and were bowled out for just 21 runs in 11 overs. Australia’s bowlers were relentless and dismantled the opposition lineup with ease. This performance reinforced Australia’s reputation as one of the tournament favourites.
Match 4: New Zealand Women’s U19 vs USA Women’s U19
- Event: Tunku Jaafar Ground College, Mantin, Negeri Sembilan
- Result: United States Women’s U-19 achieved an impressive 13-run victory over New Zealand Women’s U-19. The USA batted first, scoring 120/8 in their 20 overs, and restricted New Zealand to 107/9.
- Key Highlights: The United States showed a solid all-around performance, with their captain leading from the front with both bat and ball.
Match 5: South Africa Women U19 vs Ireland Women U19
- Event: Selangor Lawn Club, Kuala Lumpur
- Party status: Still to begin.
Match 6: England Women U19 vs Samoa Women U19
- Event: YSD-UKM Cricket Oval, Bangi
- Party status: Still to begin.
Match 7: Sri Lanka Women U-19 vs Bangladesh Women U-19
- Event: Royal Selangor Club, Kuala Lumpur
- Party status: Sri Lanka Women U-19 won the toss and elected to bat.
Match 8: West Indies Women U-19 vs Nepal Women U-19
- Event: Tunku Jaafar Ground College, Mantin, Negeri Sembilan
- Party status: West Indies U-19 Women elected to bat first.
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Day 2: January 15, 2025
Match 9: England Women U-19 vs Bangladesh Women U-19
- Event: Selangor Lawn Club, Kuala Lumpur
Match 10: New Zealand Women U-19 vs West Indies Women U-19
- Event: YSD-UKM Cricket Oval, Bangi
Match 11: Nepal Women’s U-19 vs United States Women’s U-19
- Event: Royal Selangor Club, Kuala Lumpur
Match 12: Sri Lanka Women U-19 vs Samoa Women U-19
- Event: Tunku Jaafar Ground College, Mantin, Negeri Sembilan
Match 13: Australia Women U-19 vs Pakistan Women U-19
- Event: Selangor Lawn Club, Kuala Lumpur
Match 14: India Women U-19 vs South Africa Women U-19
- Event: YSD-UKM Cricket Oval, Bangi
Match 15: Nigeria Women U19 vs Scotland Women U19
- Event: Royal Selangor Club, Kuala Lumpur
Match 16: Ireland Women U-19 vs Malaysia Women U-19
- Event: Tunku Jaafar Ground College, Mantin, Negeri Sembilan
Broadcast and Live Stream Details
The warm-up matches for the ICC U-19 Women’s T20 World Cup 2025 set the tone for what promises to be a memorable tournament. Teams will be eager to make a statement, build momentum and test their team’s depth ahead of the main event. Preparation matches are not broadcast live. However, fans can stay updated with live scores, ball-by-ball commentary and match highlights on the official ICC website. The site provides real-time updates, including detailed match statistics and player performances. This ensures uninterrupted access to the latest tournament action.
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