ISLAMABAD, Aug 19 : The International Cricket Council (ICC) on Monday announced the match schedule for the ICC U19 Women\u2019s T20 World Cup 2025 in Malaysia.
\nSixteen teams from around the world will take part in the 41-match event where the future stars of women\u2019s cricket will announce themselves over 15 days of competition from 18 January to 2 February 2025, the ICC said in a statement.
\nOver and above these exciting matches will be 16 warm-up fixtures played from 13 to 16 January, in preparation for the main event.
\nThe second edition of this exciting tournament comes on the back of a successful inauguration in South Africa in 2023 where India beat England by seven wickets in a thrilling final to be crowned the first-ever winners. It will also be the hosts, Malaysia\u2019s first appearance in the U19 Women\u2019s T20 World Cup as well as Samoa\u2019s first appearance in an ICC World Cup event.
\nThe teams will be split into four Groups of four teams each.
\n\u2022 Group A \u2013 India (A1), West Indies (A2), Sri Lanka (A3) and Malaysia (A4), playing at Bayuemas Oval in Selangor.<\/p>\n
\u2022 Group B \u2013 England (B1), Pakistan (B2), Ireland (B3) and USA (B4) playing at Dato\u2019 Dr. Harjit Singh Johor Cricket Academy (JCA Oval), Johor.<\/p>\n
\u2022 Group C \u2013 New Zealand (C1), South Africa (C2), Africa\u2019s Qualifier (C3) and Samoa (C4) and playing at Borneo Cricket Ground, Sarawak.<\/p>\n
\u2022 Group D \u2013 Australia (D1), Bangladesh (D2), Asia\u2019s Qualifier (D3) and Scotland (D4) and playing at UKM YSD Oval in Selangor.<\/p>\n
The excitement begins with a triple header on 18 January. In Johor, England take on Ireland and Pakistan go up against USA in Group B. Samoa face Africa\u2019s Qualifier, while New Zealand go up against South Africa in the Group C clashes at Sarawak, while Australia go head-to-head against Scotland and Bangladesh take on Asia\u2019s Qualifier in Group D\u2019s fixtures at UKM YSD Oval in Selangor.
\nReigning champions, India, will play West Indies on 19 January, with hosts Malaysia facing Sri Lanka earlier in the day at Bayuemas Oval.
\nThe format will see teams progressing from the Group stages to enter the Super Six stage starting on 25 January, where two groups of six teams will compete to determine the semifinalists and the subsequent finalists. If India qualify for the semifinals, they will play seminal 2, which will take place on 31 January at 14h30 local time.
\nICC CEO, Geoff Allardice said: \u201cWe are delighted to announce the schedule for the second edition of the ICC U19 Women\u2019s T20 World Cup and bringing an ICC event of this stature to Malaysia for the first time since the U19 Men\u2019s Cricket World Cup in 2008.
\n\u201cThis is a special event to the ICC and forms an important part of our Global Growth Strategy of raising the profile of women\u2019s cricket and further growing the game around the world. It is also a unique opportunity to introduce our vast global audiences to the future stars of the sport.
\n\u201cWe look forward to building on the success from the foundation laid at the inaugural event in South Africa in 2023. We wish all the teams the very best of luck in their preparation and to the Malaysian Cricket Association in organising the event.\u201d
\nHost Tournament Director for the ICC U19 Women\u2019s World Cup 2025, Dinesh Muthuraman said: \u201cMalaysia is proud to host the ICC U19 Women\u2019s T20 World Cup in 2025, continuing our tradition of supporting the growth of cricket on the global stage. In 2008, we had the honour of hosting the U19 Men\u2019s Cricket World Cup, where current stars like Virat Kohli, Kane Williamson and Trent Boult among many others, showcased their talents. Now, it is the turn of women\u2019s cricket, and we are confident that this U19 Women\u2019s T20 World Cup will be a launching pad for the next generation of cricketing legends.
\n\u201cWomen\u2019s cricket is experiencing unprecedented growth both in Malaysia and around the world. We are fully confident that this World Cup will further accelerate that momentum, leading to significant developments in the sport, especially for women\u2019s cricket. The matches will take place at premier venues including Bayuemas Oval and UKM YSD Oval in Selangor, Dato\u2019 Dr. Harjit Singh Johor Cricket Academy (JCA) Oval in Johor, and the Borneo Cricket Ground in Sarawak. Malaysia is looking forward to hosting these future stars and contributing to their journey in the world of cricket.
\n\u201cOn behalf of the Malaysian Cricket Association, I would like to extend our sincere gratitude to the International Cricket Council for entrusting us with this prestigious event. We are committed to delivering a successful and memorable tournament, showcasing Malaysia\u2019s ability to host world-class sporting events.\u201d
\nMalaysia will now be sole host of the World Cup, following Thailand\u2019s withdrawal as co-host.
\nFixtures:<\/p>\n
January 18: Australia v Scotland, 10:30 am, UKM YSD Oval<\/p>\n
January 18: England v Ireland, 10:30 am, JCA Oval, Johor<\/p>\n
January 18: Samoa v Africa Qualifier, 10:30 am, Sarawak Cricket Ground (SCG)<\/p>\n
January 18: Bangladesh v Asia Qualifier, 2:30 pm, UKM YSD Oval<\/p>\n
January 18: Pakistan v USA, 2:30 pm, JCA Oval, Johor<\/p>\n
January 18: New Zealand v South Africa, 2:30 pm, Sarawak Cricket Ground (SCG)<\/p>\n
January 19: Sri Lanka v Malaysia, 10:30 am, Bayuemas Oval<\/p>\n
January, 19: India v West Indies, 2:30 pm, Bayuemas Oval<\/p>\n
January 20: Australia v Bangladesh, 10:30 am, UKM YSD Oval<\/p>\n
January 20: Ireland v USA, 10:30 am, JCA Oval, Johor<\/p>\n
January 20: New Zealand v Africa Qualifier, 10:30 am, Sarawak Cricket Ground (SCG)<\/p>\n
Januray 20: Scotland v Asia Qualifier, 2:30 pm, UKM YSD Oval<\/p>\n
January 20: England v Pakistan, 2:30 pm, JCA Oval, Johor<\/p>\n
January 20: South Africa v Samoa, 2:30 pm, Sarawak Cricket Ground (SCG)<\/p>\n
January 21: West Indies v Sri Lanka, 10:30 am, Bayuemas Oval<\/p>\n
January 21: India v Malaysia, 2:30 pm, Bayuemas Oval<\/p>\n
January 22: Bangladesh v Scotland, 10:30 am, UKM YSD Oval<\/p>\n
January 22: England v USA, 10:30 am, JCA Oval, Johor<\/p>\n
January 22: New Zealand v Samoa, 10:30 am, Sarawak Cricket Ground (SCG)<\/p>\n
January 22: Australia v Asia Qualifier, 2:30 pm, UKM YSD Oval<\/p>\n
January 22: Pakistan v Ireland, 2:30 pm, JCA Oval, Johor<\/p>\n
January 22: South Africa v Africa Qualifier, 2:30 pm, Sarawak Cricket Ground (SCG)<\/p>\n
January 23: Malaysia v West Indies, 10:30 am, Bayuemas Oval<\/p>\n
January 23: India v Sri Lanka, 2:30 pm, Bayuemas Oval<\/p>\n
January 24: B4 v C4, 10:30 am, JCA Oval, Johor<\/p>\n
January 24: A4 v D4, 2:30 pm, JCA Oval, Johor<\/p>\n
January 25: Super Six \u2013 B2 v C3, 10:30 am, UKM YSD Oval<\/p>\n
January 25: Super Six \u2013 B1 v C2, 10:30 am, Sarawak Cricket Ground (SCG)<\/p>\n
January 25: Super Six \u2013 A3 v D1, 2:30 pm, UKM YSD Oval<\/p>\n
January 25: Super Six \u2013 C1 v B3, 2:30 pm, Sarawak Cricket Ground (SCG)<\/p>\n
January 26: Super Six \u2013 A2 v D3, 10:30 am, Bayuemas Oval<\/p>\n
January 26: Super Six \u2013 A1 v D2, 2:30 pm, Bayuemas Oval<\/p>\n
January 27: Super Six \u2013 B1 v C3, 10:30 am, Sarawak Cricket Ground (SCG)<\/p>\n
January 28: Super Six \u2013 A3 v D2, 10:30 am, Bayuemas Oval<\/p>\n
January 28: Super Six \u2013 C1 v B2, 10:30 am, Sarawak Cricket Ground (SCG)<\/p>\n
January 28: Super Six \u2013 A1 v D3, 2:30 pm, Bayuemas Oval<\/p>\n
January 29: Super Six \u2013 C2 v B3, 10:30 am, UKM YSD Oval<\/p>\n
January 29: Super Six \u2013 A2 v D1, 2:30 pm, UKM YSD Oval<\/p>\n
January 31: Semifinal 1, 10:30 am, Bayuemas Oval<\/p>\n
January 31: Semifinal 2, 2:30 pm, Bayuemas Oval<\/p>\n
February 2: Final, 2:30 pm, Bayuemas Oval<\/p>\n
* All games are as per local time<\/p>\n
** February 1 is a reserve day for the semifinals, and February 3 is a reserve day for the final.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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