The International Cricket Council (ICC) has announced the schedule and groups for the Women’s U19 T20 World Cup 2025, which will be held in Malaysia. This tournament will feature 16 teams and include a total of 41 matches, just like the first edition held in 2023.
The tournament will begin on January 18, with Australia playing against Scotland in the opening match. The competition will continue for two weeks, with the final match scheduled for February 2. Defending champions India, who won the first-ever Women’s U19 T20 World Cup in 2023, are in Group A. They will compete against teams from the West Indies, Sri Lanka, and the host nation, Malaysia.
Group B includes England, who were the runners-up in 2023, along with Pakistan, Ireland, and the USA. Group C features teams from New Zealand, South Africa, an African qualifier, and Samoa. Finally, Group D consists of Australia, Bangladesh, an Asian qualifier, and Scotland.
To ensure that weather or unforeseen events don’t disrupt the tournament, reserve days have been set aside for the semifinals and the final. This means if any of these important matches are affected by bad weather or other issues, they can be played on these extra days.
India made history by winning the first-ever Women’s U19 T20 World Cup in 2023, marking their first World Cup victory in women’s cricket. They will be looking to defend their title in the upcoming tournament.
Women’s U19 T20 World Cup 2025
The International Cricket Council (ICC) unveiled the schedule for the ICC Women’s U19 T20 World Cup 2025, set to take place in Malaysia. The tournament will begin on January 18 and conclude with the final on February 2.
Sixteen teams will compete in the event, divided into four groups of four teams each. Fans can look forward to 41 exciting matches over 16 days, hosted across four venues, ensuring a thrilling cricket experience.
Before the main event, 16 warm-up matches will be held from January 13 to 16 to help the teams prepare. Malaysia will make their debut in the Women’s U19 T20 World Cup, and Samoa will participate in an ICC World Cup event for the first time. Defending champions India are in Group A with West Indies, Sri Lanka, and Malaysia, starting their campaign against West Indies on January 19.
The tournament’s opening day on January 18 will feature six matches, including Australia vs. England, England vs. Ireland, and Samoa vs. the Africa Qualifier.
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Women’s U19 T20 World Cup 2025 Groups
The table below provides an overview of the groups, teams, and venues for the ICC Women’s U19 World Cup 2025, including the specific locations where each group will play their matches.
| Women’s U19 T20 World Cup 2025 Groups | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Group | Teams | Venue | Location |
| A | India (A1), West Indies (A2), Sri Lanka (A3), Malaysia (A4) | Bayuemas Oval | Selangor |
| B | England (B1), Pakistan (B2), Ireland (B3), USA (B4) | Dato’ Dr. Harjit Singh Johor Cricket Academy (JCA Oval) | Johor |
| C | New Zealand (C1), South Africa (C2), Africa’s Qualifier (C3), Samoa (C4) | Borneo Cricket Ground | Sarawak |
| D | Australia (D1), Bangladesh (D2), Asia’s Qualifier (D3), Scotland (D4) | UKM YSD Oval | Selangor |
Women’s U19 T20 World Cup 2025 Fixtures
The following table details the match schedule for the ICC Women’s U19 World Cup 2025, including the dates, teams, times, and venues for each game.
| Women’s U19 T20 World Cup 2025 Fixtures | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Date | Match | Time | Venue | Location |
| January 18 | Australia vs Scotland | 10:30 am | UKM YSD Oval | Selangor |
| January 18 | England vs Ireland | 10:30 am | JCA Oval | Johor |
| January 18 | Samoa vs Africa Qualifier | 10:30 am | Sarawak Cricket Ground (SCG) | Sarawak |
| January 18 | Bangladesh vs Asia Qualifier | 2:30 pm | UKM YSD Oval | Selangor |
| 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) | Sarawak |
| January 19 | Sri Lanka vs Malaysia | 10:30 am | Bayuemas Oval | Selangor |
| January 19 | India vs West Indies | 2:30 pm | Bayuemas Oval | Selangor |
| January 20 | Australia vs Bangladesh | 10:30 am | UKM YSD Oval | Selangor |
| January 20 | Ireland vs USA | 10:30 am | JCA Oval | Johor |
| January 20 | New Zealand vs Africa Qualifier | 10:30 am | Sarawak Cricket Ground (SCG) | Sarawak |
| January 20 | Scotland vs Asia Qualifier | 2:30 pm | UKM YSD Oval | Selangor |
| January 20 | England vs Pakistan | 2:30 pm | JCA Oval | Johor |
| January 20 | South Africa vs Samoa | 2:30 pm | Sarawak Cricket Ground (SCG) | Sarawak |
| January 21 | West Indies vs Sri Lanka | 10:30 am | Bayuemas Oval | Selangor |
| January 21 | India vs Malaysia | 2:30 pm | Bayuemas Oval | Selangor |
| January 22 | Bangladesh vs Scotland | 10:30 am | UKM YSD Oval | Selangor |
| January 22 | England vs USA | 10:30 am | JCA Oval | Johor |
| January 22 | New Zealand vs Samoa | 10:30 am | Sarawak Cricket Ground (SCG) | Sarawak |
| January 22 | Australia vs Asia Qualifier | 2:30 pm | UKM YSD Oval | Selangor |
| January 22 | Pakistan vs Ireland | 2:30 pm | JCA Oval | Johor |
| January 22 | South Africa vs Africa Qualifier | 2:30 pm | Sarawak Cricket Ground (SCG) | Sarawak |
| January 23 | Malaysia vs West Indies | 10:30 am | Bayuemas Oval | Selangor |
| January 23 | India vs Sri Lanka | 2:30 pm | Bayuemas Oval | Selangor |
| January 24 | B4 vs C4 | 10:30 am | JCA Oval | Johor |
| January 24 | A4 vs D4 | 2:30 pm | JCA Oval | Johor |
| January 25 | Super Six – B2 vs C3 | 10:30 am | UKM YSD Oval | Selangor |
| January 25 | Super Six – B1 vs C2 | 10:30 am | Sarawak Cricket Ground (SCG) | Sarawak |
| January 25 | Super Six – A3 vs D1 | 2:30 pm | UKM YSD Oval | Selangor |
| January 25 | Super Six – C1 vs B3 | 2:30 pm | Sarawak Cricket Ground (SCG) | Sarawak |
| January 26 | Super Six – A2 vs D3 | 10:30 am | Bayuemas Oval | Selangor |
| January 26 | Super Six – A1 vs D2 | 2:30 pm | Bayuemas Oval | Selangor |
| January 27 | Super Six – B1 vs C3 | 10:30 am | Sarawak Cricket Ground (SCG) | Sarawak |
| January 28 | Super Six – A3 vs D2 | 10:30 am | Bayuemas Oval | Selangor |
| January 28 | Super Six – C1 vs B2 | 10:30 am | Sarawak Cricket Ground (SCG) | Sarawak |
| January 28 | Super Six – A1 vs D3 | 2:30 pm | Bayuemas Oval | Selangor |
| January 29 | Super Six – C2 vs B3 | 10:30 am | UKM YSD Oval | Selangor |
| January 29 | Super Six – A2 vs D1 | 2:30 pm | UKM YSD Oval | Selangor |
| January 31 | Semi-Final 1 | 10:30 am | Bayuemas Oval | Selangor |
| January 31 | Semi-Final 2 | 2:30 pm | Bayuemas Oval | Selangor |
| February 2 | Final | 2:30 pm | Bayuemas Oval | Selangor |
India Will Play in Semi-Final 2 If They Qualify
The tournament format is structured so that the top three teams from each group move on to the Super Six stage. Here, they are split into two new groups: one consisting of the top three teams from Group A and Group D, and the other from Group B and Group C.
Teams carry forward their points and net run rates from the group stage to the Super Six stage. The top two teams from each Super Six group will then advance to the semi-finals.
If India makes it to the semi-finals, they will compete in Semi-Final 2. The Indian women’s cricket team, known as the Women in Blue, will be determined to defend their title after winning the first edition of the tournament in South Africa in 2023, where they beat England by seven wickets in the final.
For all knockout matches, reserve days are in place. February 1 is reserved for both semi-finals, and February 3 for the final. Initially, Thailand was set to co-host the event with Malaysia, but after Thailand’s withdrawal, Malaysia became the sole host.
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Women’s U19 T20 World Cup 2025 FAQs
Q.1. When and where will the Women’s U19 T20 World Cup 2025 be held?
Ans. The tournament will be held in Malaysia from January 18 to February 2, 2025.
Q.2. Which teams are in Group A of the Women’s U19 T20 World Cup 2025?
Ans. Group A includes India, West Indies, Sri Lanka, and Malaysia.
Q.3. What happens if weather disrupts the semi-finals or final?
Ans. Reserve days are scheduled for February 1 for the semi-finals and February 3 for the final.
Q.4. How many matches will be played in the Women’s U19 T20 World Cup 2025?
Ans. A total of 41 matches will be played across 16 days, including the final.
Q.5. Did India win the previous U19 Women’s T20 World Cup?
Ans. Yes, India won the inaugural U19 Women’s T20 World Cup in 2023 by defeating England in the final.
