Eagerly awaited Women's Under-19 T20 World Cup 2025 It is all set to wow cricket fans across the globe with the debut of its second edition Malaysia From January 18 to February 2, 2025. This tournament is a marquee event for budding cricket talent, providing a platform for the brightest young players to shine on the global stage. IndiaThe defending champion seeks to retain his title after winning the inaugural edition South Africa In 2023.
16 teams will compete in 41 matches over 16 action-packed days, divided into four groups in the opening stage. The stakes are high as the participating nations vie for supremacy and the coveted trophy, cementing their names in the annals of women's cricket history.
Tournament structure and group assignments
The group stage of the tournament witnesses intense competition, as the teams are distributed as follows:
- Group AHost: India, Sri Lanka, West Indies, and Malaysia
- Group B: England, Ireland, Pakistan, and the United States of America
- Group C: New Zealand, South Africa, Nigeria and Samoa
- Group D: Australia, Bangladesh, Nepal, and Scotland
Each set is carefully balanced to promote exciting contests between emerging cricketing nations and established powers. The tournament system ensures that high-performing teams advance to the level Knockout stagesculminating in a dramatic finale to crown the champions.
Scotland campaign: preparations and squad unveiling
With excitement building, Scotland revealed their squad for the tournament, marking their second successive appearance in the ICC Under-19 Women's World Cup. The team's qualification through the regional tournaments reflects their commitment to developing women's cricket on the international stage. they Opening match against Australia January 18 will be a critical test of their readiness and resolve.
Ahead of the global event, the Scottish team will begin pre-tournament camp DubaiWhich includes rigorous training sessions and warm-up matches. The camp aims to hone their skills and build team synergy before departing for Malaysia on January 11. The Scottish squad includes a good mix of experienced players and promising newcomers. Six players from the inaugural edition return to provide experience and leadership:
- Molly Barbour Smith
- Naima Sheikh
- Niamh Muir
- Emma Walsingham
- Macy Macera
- Kirsty McCall
These returning players will be pivotal in mentoring new talent who bring new energy and a desire to make their mark.
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Coach Carey Carswell's optimism and vision
Scotland U19 Head Coach Carrie Carswell He expressed his enthusiasm for the team selection and preparations. Highlighting the support provided by Heriot-Watt University, Carswell emphasized the importance of partnerships in supporting women's cricket.
“We are extremely grateful to Heriot-Watt University for their continued support of Scottish Women’s Cricket. Their role in assisting our Under-19 Women’s and Senior Women’s teams has been beneficial and we look forward to engaging with the campus community in Malaysia.” Carswell said in a statement issued by Cricket Scotland
Carswell also spoke about the composition of the team, praising the mix of experience and emerging talent. “It is exciting to finally announce our squad, which strikes a good balance between experienced players and new faces. Many of the players have experience from the inaugural tournament in South Africa two years ago, while others come in with excellent form from recent domestic performancesShe added.
The head coach also emphasized the inclusive nature of the squad, particularly noting the diversity of Scotland's bowling and batting combinations.
“We have covered all the bases, from seam and spin options to reliable top-order batsmen and top-order low-impact players. “This team is not just about this tournament – it is about building a pipeline for the future of cricket in Scotland, where some of the players are “We are eligible for another U-19 tournament after this one.” Carswell concluded.
Scotland squad for the ICC Women's Under-19 T20 World Cup 2025
Amelie Baldi, Molly Barbour-Smith, Gabriella Fontenella, Lucy Forrester-Smith, Pippa Kelly, Maisie Massera, Kirsty MacColl, Niamh Muir, Charlotte Nivard, Molly Parker, Naima Sheikh, Rosie Speedie, Pippa Sproul, Gina Stanton and Emma Walsingham.
Non-travel reserves: Georgia Birkinshaw, Tegan Broughton, Emily Duguid, Rebecca McCrossan, Ruth Mackay and Sam Robson.
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This article was first published in WomenCricket.comA Cricket times a company.