The first time ACC Women's U19 Asian Cup 2024 It is scheduled to begin on December 15, in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. This exciting competition, organized by the Asian Cricket Council (ACC)runs until December 22 and features six teams competing in a total of 12 T20 matches. The event not only aims to promote women's cricket in the region but also serves as a preparation platform for what is to come. U19 T20 ICC Women's World Cup 2025.
A competitive streak in the tournament
The competition showcases a wide range of talent from across Asia. The six participating teams include four full members of the Asian Cricket Council: Bangladesh, IndiaPakistanand Sri Lankatogether with the host country Malaysia and Nepalwho qualified by winning the Asia U19 Women Qualifier 2025.
Group divisions
The teams are divided into two groups:
- Group A: Bangladesh, Malaysia, Sri Lanka
- Group B: India, Pakistan, Nepal
Each team will play each other team in their group once in a round robin format. The top two teams from each group will advance to the Super Four levelwhile the teams at the bottom compete for fifth and sixth place.
The captains are at the helm in Group A
Leadership plays a vital role in any competition. For India, Niki Prasad the captain will be with him Sanika Chalke serving as vice president. Other famous captains include Sumaiya Akter for Bangladesh and Zoofishan Ayyaz for Pakistan. Leadership experience will be extremely important as these young athletes compete on an international stage.
Fixtures and fittings
All matches will be played at Bayuemas Oval in Kuala Lumpur, with match times set in Indian Standard Time (IST). Here's a look at the schedule:
December 15th:
- Sri Lanka Women U19 vs Malaysia Women U19 – 7:00am
- India Women U19 vs Pakistan Women U19 – 11:30am
December 16:
- Sri Lanka Women U19 vs Bangladesh Women U19 – 7:00am
- Pakistan U19 vs Nepal Women U19 – 11:30 am
December 17th:
- Bangladesh Women U19 vs Malaysia Women U19 – 7:00am
- India Women U19 vs Nepal Women U19 – 11:30am
December 18:
- 5th/6th place playoff – 11:30am
December 19 & 20:
- Super Four Matches at different times (7:00 am & 11:30 am)
December 22nd:
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Broadcasting and live streaming
ACC Women's U19 Asian Cup 2024 will be telecast live on Sony Sports Ten 5 and Sony Sports Ten 5 HD channels in India. For those who want to watch online, the live streaming of the tournament will be accessible through the SonyLIV app and website in India.
A swarm
Bangladesh U19 Women's Team: Sumaiya Akter (c), Afia Ashima Era (vc), Mst Eva, Fahomida Choya, Habiba Islam Pinky, Juairiya Ferdous, Fariya Akter, Farjana Easmin, Anisa Akter Soba, Sumaiya Akter Suborna, Nishita Akter Nishi, Arvin Tani, Jannatul Maoua , Sadia Akter, Maharun Nesa
India Women's Under 19 Team: Niki Prasad (c), Sanika Chalke (vc), G Trisha, Kamalini G (wk), Bhavika Ahire (wk), Ishwari Awasare, Mithila Vinod, Joshitha VJ, Sonam Yadav, Parunika Sisodiya, Kesari Drithi, Aayushi Shukla, Anandita Kishor, MD Shabnam, Nandhana S
Nepal Women's Team U19: Puja Mahato (c), Soni Pakhrin, Sana Praveen, Jyotsnika Marasini, Kusum Godar, Sabitri Dhami, Krishma Gurung, Riya Sharma, Rachana Chaudhary, Seemana KC, Sneha Mahara, Alisha Kumari Yadav, Trishana BK, Kiran Kumari Kunatwar,
Pakistan Women's Team U19: Zoofishan Ayyaz (c), Areesha Ansari, Fizza Fiaz, Maham Anees, Ravail Farhan, Komal Khan, Wasifa Hussain, Aleesa Mukhtiar, Quratulain, Rozina Akram, Tayyaba Imdad, Fatima Khan, Haniah Ahmer, Mahnoor Zeb, Shahar Bano
Sri Lanka Women's Under 19 Team: Manudi Nanayakkara (c), Rashmika Sewwandi (vc), Vimoksha Balasooriya, Hiruni Hansika, Sumudu Nisansala , Dahami Sanuthma, Rashmi Nethranjali, Sashini Gimhani, Asheni Thalagune, Pramudi Methsara, Chamodi Praboda, Sanjana Taviandi, Tünneko, Sanjana, Dunneko, , Dunneko, Sanjai Kavina Induwari
Malaysia Women's Team U19: Nur Dania Syuhada Binti Abedul Samad (c), Marsya Qistina Binti Abdullah, Irdina Beh Binti Nabil, Nur Izzatul Syafiqa Binti Fajrol'as, Nuriman Hidayah Binti Halid, Suabika Manivannan, Nur Isma Dania Mohd Mohd Daniel, Nur Al Binti Siti Nazwah Alyazis , Nur Alya Batrisyia Binti Normizan, Fatin Faqihah Adani Rohizan, Neserle Yean Alik, Nazatul Hidayah Husna Binti Razali, Nuni Farini Binti Mohd Safry, and Nur Ain Binti Roslan.
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