Looking to claim back-to-back trophies, the young Indian team is gearing up for the ICC U19 Women's T20 World Cup 2025 in Malaysia. Scheduled to begin on January 18, 2025, the tournament will see 16 teams competing for the title. On January 14, the captains assembled at Kuala Lumpur's iconic Petronas Twin Towers, posing alongside the tournament trophy they aspire to lift on February 2.
Defending champions India and hosts Malaysia stood nearest to the trophy, surrounded by the other teams. According to the ICC, India captain Niki Prasad expressed her excitement, saying the event motivates her to bring more glory to her country and replicate what her compatriots achieved two years ago.
Group A: India, Malaysia, Sri Lanka and West Indies?
Group B: England, Ireland, Pakistan and USA?
Group C: New Zealand, South Africa, Nigeria and Samoa?
Group D: Australia, Bangladesh, Nepal and Scotland?
Niki Prasad (c), Sanika Chalke, G Trisha, Kamalini G, Bhavika Ahire, Ishwari Awasare, Mithila Vinod, Joshitha VJ, Sonam Yadav, Parunika Sisodiya, Kesari Drithi, Aayushi Shukla, Anandita Kishor, MD Shabnam, Vaishnavi S?
The tournament will take place across four venues, all of which will host the Super 6 and play-off matches, with the grand finale set to be held at Pandamaran.?
Group A: Pandamaran's Bayuemas Oval?
Group B: Johor Cricket Academy Oval?
Group C: UKM-YSD Cricket Oval in Bangi?
Group D: Borneo Cricket Ground in Sarawak?
Match 8: India Women U19 vs West Indies Women U19 - 12:00 PM IST?
Match 16: India Women U19 vs Malaysia Women U19 - 12:00 PM IST?
Match 24: India Women U19 vs Sri Lanka Women U19 - 12:00 PM IST?
Following the round-robin group stage, the top three teams from each group will advance to the Super Six. Meanwhile, the bottom-ranked teams from Groups A and D, along with Groups B and C, will face off in the last-place playoffs on January 24.?
Unfortunately, the live telecast and streaming details for the ICC U19 Women's T20 World Cup 2025 are yet to be announced.?
Online Streaming: Can watch live via official ICC streaming platforms.?
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