Under-19 Women’s T20 World Cup: India gears up to defend title in Malaysia
The Hindu
India's GenNext cricketers aim to defend their ICC U-19 Women’s T20 World Cup title in Kuala Lumpur.
India's GenNext cricketers will be eager to extend their dominance in the global stage as they seek to defend the title of the ICC U-19 Women’s T20 World Cup beginning in Kuala Lumpur on Saturday (January 18, 2025).
Clubbed with the West Indies, Sri Lanka and hosts Malaysia in Group A, India will begin their campaign against the Caribbeans at the Bayuemas Oval on Sunday (January 19, 2025).
India had won the last edition — also inaugural — held in South Africa in 2023, beating England by seven wickets in the final.
The opening day's fixtures will see last edition's semi-finalists Australia taking on Scotland in Group D, while the 2023 runners-up England will face Ireland in Group B.
Other matches on Saturday include Samoa versus Nigeria (Group C), Bangladesh against Nepal (Group D), Pakistan versus the United States (Group B), and New Zealand against South Africa (Group C).
The tournament, featuring 16 teams, are divided into four groups, with the top three from each group progressing to the Super Six stage.
From there, the top-two teams from each Super Six group will advance to the semi-finals, culminating in the summit clash on February 2.
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