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The highly anticipated ICC U19 Women’s T20 World Cup 2025 is set to commence on January 18 in Malaysia, marking the second edition of the tournament following its successful debut in 2023. This competition aims to spotlight emerging talent from around the world, offering young cricketers the opportunity to represent their nations on an international stage.
A platform for future stars
The inaugural edition of the U19 Women’s T20 World Cup proved to be a launchpad for many young players who have since excelled at the senior level. Indian pacer Titas Sadhu, who was named Player of the Final in 2023, is now an integral part of India’s bowling attack. Similarly, England’s Ryana MacDonald-Gay, another standout from the tournament, recently made her Test debut against South Africa. This year’s event features 16 teams divided into four groups, including debutants Malaysia, Nepal, Nigeria, and Samoa.
Group allocations and tournament structure
The group-stage format ensures every team gets to play three matches within their group. The top three teams from each group will advance to the Super 6 stage, where they will face teams from other groups they haven’t yet played against.
The points from the group stage carry forward into the Super 6, determining the semi-finalists. The semi-finals are scheduled for January 31, while the final showdown will take place on February 2.
- Group A: India, Malaysia, Sri Lanka, West Indies
- Group B: England, Ireland, Pakistan, USA
- Group C: New Zealand, Nigeria, Samoa, South Africa
- Group D: Australia, Bangladesh, Nepal, Scotland
Also READ: All you need to know about Abi Norgrove: England’s captain for the ICC U19 Women’s T20 World Cup 2025
Complete schedule of Women’s U19 T20 World Cup 2025:
| Date | Match Details | Timings (IST, GMT, Local) |
|---|---|---|
| Jan 18, Sat | Australia Women U19 vs Scotland Women U19, 1st Match, Group D | 8:00 AM IST, 02:30 AM GMT, 10:30 AM Local |
| Jan 18, Sat | England Women U19 vs Ireland Women U19, 2nd Match, Group B | 8:00 AM IST, 02:30 AM GMT, 10:30 AM Local |
| Jan 18, Sat | Samoa Women U19 vs Nigeria Women U19, 3rd Match, Group C | 8:00 AM IST, 02:30 AM GMT, 10:30 AM Local |
| Jan 18, Sat | Bangladesh Women U19 vs Nepal Women U19, 4th Match, Group D | 12:00 PM IST, 06:30 AM GMT, 02:30 PM Local |
| Jan 18, Sat | Pakistan Women U19 vs United States of America Women U19, 5th Match, Group B | 12:00 PM IST, 06:30 AM GMT, 02:30 PM Local |
| Jan 18, Sat | New Zealand Women U19 vs South Africa Women U19, 6th Match, Group C | 12:00 PM IST, 06:30 AM GMT, 02:30 PM Local |
| Jan 19, Sun | Sri Lanka Women U19 vs Malaysia Women U19, 7th Match, Group A | 8:00 AM IST, 02:30 AM GMT, 10:30 AM Local |
| Jan 19, Sun | India Women U19 vs West Indies Women U19, 8th Match, Group A | 12:00 PM IST, 06:30 AM GMT, 02:30 PM Local |
| Jan 20, Mon | New Zealand Women U19 vs TBC (Africa Qualifier), 11th Match, Group C | 8:00 AM IST, 02:30 AM GMT, 10:30 AM Local |
| Jan 20, Mon | Ireland Women U19 vs United States of America Women U19, 10th Match, Group B | 8:00 AM IST, 02:30 AM GMT, 10:30 AM Local |
| Jan 20, Mon | Australia Women U19 vs Bangladesh Women U19, 9th Match, Group D | 8:00 AM IST, 02:30 AM GMT, 10:30 AM Local |
| Jan 20, Mon | Scotland Women U19 vs TBC (Asia Qualifier), 12th Match, Group D | 12:00 PM IST, 06:30 AM GMT, 02:30 PM Local |
| Jan 20, Mon | England Women U19 vs Pakistan Women U19, 13th Match, Group B | 12:00 PM IST, 06:30 AM GMT, 02:30 PM Local |
| Jan 20, Mon | South Africa Women U19 vs Samoa Women U19, 14th Match, Group C | 12:00 PM IST, 06:30 AM GMT, 02:30 PM Local |
| Jan 21, Tue | West Indies Women U19 vs Sri Lanka Women U19, 15th Match, Group A | 8:00 AM IST, 02:30 AM GMT, 10:30 AM Local |
| Jan 21, Tue | India Women U19 vs Malaysia Women U19, 16th Match, Group A | 12:00 PM IST, 06:30 AM GMT, 02:30 PM Local |
| Jan 22, Wed | Bangladesh Women U19 vs Scotland Women U19, 17th Match, Group D | 8:00 AM IST, 02:30 AM GMT, 10:30 AM Local |
| Jan 22, Wed | England Women U19 vs United States of America Women U19, 18th Match, Group B | 8:00 AM IST, 02:30 AM GMT, 10:30 AM Local |
| Jan 22, Wed | New Zealand Women U19 vs Samoa Women U19, 19th Match, Group C | 8:00 AM IST, 02:30 AM GMT, 10:30 AM Local |
| Jan 22, Wed | South Africa Women U19 vs TBC (Africa Qualifier), 22nd Match, Group C | 12:00 PM IST, 06:30 AM GMT, 02:30 PM Local |
| Jan 22, Wed | Pakistan Women U19 vs Ireland Women U19, 21st Match, Group B | 12:00 PM IST, 06:30 AM GMT, 02:30 PM Local |
| Jan 22, Wed | Australia Women U19 vs TBC (Asia Qualifier), 20th Match, Group D | 12:00 PM IST, 06:30 AM GMT, 02:30 PM Local |
| Jan 23, Thu | Malaysia Women U19 vs West Indies Women U19, 23rd Match, Group A | 8:00 AM IST, 02:30 AM GMT, 10:30 AM Local |
| Jan 23, Thu | India Women U19 vs Sri Lanka Women U19, 24th Match, Group A | 12:00 PM IST, 06:30 AM GMT, 02:30 PM Local |
Super Sixes (January 25-29): Two groups of six, top two in each group advance to semi-finals
Finals
- January 31: Semi-final 1, Bayuemas Oval, Kuala Lumpur, 8:00 am/ 02:30 am GMT / 10:30 am Local
- January 31: Semi-final 2, Bayuemas Oval, Kuala Lumpur, 12 pm/ 06:30 am GMT / 02:30 pm Local
- February 2: Final, Bayuemas Oval, Kuala Lumpur, 12 pm/ 06:30 am GMT / 02:30 pm Local
Broadcast and Live Streaming details:
- India: JioStar; Star Sports 2
- Pakistan: Ten Sports and PTV
- Bangladesh: Toffee
- Sri Lanka: TV1, ICC.tv
- United Kingdom and Northern Ireland: Sky Sports
- Australia: Prime Video
- New Zealand: Sky TV
- Sub-Saharan Africa: SuperSport
- Caribbean, Latin America, and Brazil: ESPN Disney+ app
- USA and Canada: Sling TV – Willow TV [Sign up here]
- MENA region: E& will broadcast via CricLife W and StarzPlay
- Papua New Guinea: PNG Digicel, ICC.tv
- All Other Territories: ICC.tv app
Also READ: All you need to know about Niki Prasad – India captain for the U19 Women’s T20 World Cup 2025
This article was first published at WomenCricket.com, a Cricket Times company.
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