ICC Announces Schedule for U19 Women’s T20 World Cup 2025 in Malaysia
The International Cricket Council (ICC) has revealed the match schedule for the ICC U19 Women’s T20 World Cup 2025, set to take place in Malaysia. Sixteen teams from around the globe will compete in this 41-match event from January 18 to February 2, 2025. The tournament will also feature 16 warm-up matches from January 13 to 16.
Groups and Venues
The teams are divided into four groups:
| Group | Teams | Venue |
|---|---|---|
| Group A | India, West Indies, Sri Lanka, Malaysia | Bayuemas Oval, Selangor |
| Group B | England, Pakistan, Ireland, USA | JCA Oval, Johor |
| Group C | New Zealand, South Africa, Africa’s Qualifier, Samoa | Borneo Cricket Ground, Sarawak |
| Group D | Australia, Bangladesh, Asia’s Qualifier, Scotland | UKM YSD Oval, Selangor |
Opening Matches
The tournament kicks off on January 18 with a triple header:
- England vs. Ireland and Pakistan vs. USA in Group B at JCA Oval, Johor
- Samoa vs. Africa’s Qualifier and New Zealand vs. South Africa in Group C at Sarawak
- Australia vs. Scotland and Bangladesh vs. Asia’s Qualifier in Group D at UKM YSD Oval, Selangor
India’s Matches
Reigning champions India will play their first match against West Indies on January 19, following Malaysia’s game against Sri Lanka at Bayuemas Oval.
Tournament Format
Teams will advance from the Group stages to the Super Six stage starting on January 25. The top teams will then compete in the semi-finals and the final. If India reaches the semi-finals, they will play on January 31.
Key Fixtures
| Date | Match | Time | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|
| January 18 | Australia vs. Scotland | 10:30 am | UKM YSD Oval |
| January 18 | England vs. Ireland | 10:30 am | JCA Oval, Johor |
| January 18 | Samoa vs. Africa Qualifier | 10:30 am | Sarawak Cricket Ground (SCG) |
| January 18 | Bangladesh vs. Asia Qualifier | 2:30 pm | UKM YSD Oval |
| January 18 | Pakistan vs. USA | 2:30 pm | JCA Oval, Johor |
| January 18 | New Zealand vs. South Africa | 2:30 pm | Sarawak Cricket Ground (SCG) |
| January 19 | Sri Lanka vs. Malaysia | 10:30 am | Bayuemas Oval |
| January 19 | India vs. West Indies | 2:30 pm | Bayuemas Oval |
The final match will be held on February 2 at Bayuemas Oval.
Doubts Revealed
ICC -: The ICC stands for the International Cricket Council. It is the global governing body for the sport of cricket, making rules and organizing major tournaments.
U19 -: U19 means ‘Under 19’. It refers to players who are under the age of 19. In this case, it is a cricket tournament for young women under 19 years old.
T20 -: T20 stands for ‘Twenty20’. It is a format of cricket where each team plays a maximum of 20 overs, making the game shorter and faster.
World Cup -: The World Cup is a major international sports competition where teams from different countries compete to be the best in the world.
Malaysia -: Malaysia is a country in Southeast Asia. It is known for its beautiful beaches, rainforests, and mix of Malay, Chinese, Indian, and European cultural influences.
Bayuemas Oval -: Bayuemas Oval is a cricket stadium in Malaysia. It is one of the venues where the matches of the tournament will be played.
Triple header -: A triple header means three matches will be played on the same day, one after the other.
