India name 15-member squad for ICC Under-19 Women's T20 WC

India announces 15-member squad for ICC Under-19 Women's T20 World Cup, led by Niki Prasad, to be held in Malaysia.

India on Tuesday (December 24, 2024) named a 15-member squad for next year's International Cricket Council (ICC) Under-19 Women's T20 World Cup to be played in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia from January 18 to February 2, 2025.

The Women's Selection Committee of the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) announced the squad to be led by Niki Prasad, while Sanika Chalke will be the vice-captain.

The squad has two wicketkeepers in Kamalini G. and Bhavika Ahire, while three standby players, Nandhana S, Ira J. and Anadi T, have also been included.

The 16 competing teams have been divided into four groups. India are the defending champions, and are placed in Group A alongside hosts Malaysia, West Indies and Sri Lanka. The tournament will be hosted by Bayuemas Oval.

India will begin their campaign against West Indies on January 19, followed by matches against Malaysia (January 21) and Sri Lanka (January 23).

Following the group phase, which runs from January 19-23 , the top three teams from each group will advance to the Super 6 stage two groups of six, which will take place from January 25-29 .

Group 1 in Super 6 will include the top three teams each from Group A and D, while Group 2 will have the top three teams each from Group B and C.