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The inaugural edition of the ACC Women’s U19 Asia Cup 2024 is set to begin on December 15, running through December 22, in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. Organized by the Asian Cricket Council (ACC), the tournament will feature six teams competing in 12 T20 matches.
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Participating Teams and Format
Six teams, including Bangladesh, India, Malaysia, Nepal, Pakistan, and Sri Lanka, will compete for the title. These teams have been divided into two groups:
- Group A: Bangladesh, Malaysia, Sri Lanka
- Group B: India, Pakistan, Nepal
Tournament Format:
- Each team will play all other teams in its group in a round-robin format.
- Top two teams from each group will advance to the Super Four stage.
- The bottom-placed teams in each group will face off in the 5/6th Place Playoff.
- The top two teams in the Super Four stage will contest the final on December 22.
All matches will be played at the Bayuemas Oval in Kuala Lumpur. This tournament aims to develop and promote women’s cricket across Asia and serves as a preparatory event for the ICC Women’s U19 T20 World Cup 2025, scheduled to be held in Malaysia from January 18 to February 2, 2025.
India’s Squad
- Captain: Niki Prasad
- Vice-Captain: Sanika Chalke
Where to Watch ACC Women’s U19 Asia Cup 2024 Live in India
- Television: Sony Sports Ten 5 and Sony Sports Ten 5 HD will broadcast all matches live.
- Live Streaming: Available on the SonyLIV app and website.
ACC Women’s U19 Asia Cup 2024: Full Schedule
(All times are in India Standard Time (IST))
Group Stage Matches
- Sunday, December 15
- Sri Lanka Women U19 vs Malaysia Women U19 – 7:00 AM
- India Women U19 vs Pakistan Women U19 – 11:30 AM
- Monday, December 16
- Sri Lanka Women U19 vs Bangladesh Women U19 – 7:00 AM
- Pakistan U19 vs Nepal Women U19 – 11:30 AM
- Tuesday, December 17
- Bangladesh Women U19 vs Malaysia Women U19 – 7:00 AM
- India Women U19 vs Nepal Women U19 – 11:30 AM
Playoffs
- Wednesday, December 18
- 5/6th Place Playoff – 11:30 AM
Super Four Matches
- Thursday, December 19
- Match 1 – 7:00 AM
- Match 2 – 11:30 AM
- Friday, December 20
- Match 3 – 7:00 AM
- Match 4 – 11:30 AM
Final
- Sunday, December 22
- ACC Women’s U19 Asia Cup Final – 11:30 AM
ACC Women’s U19 Asia Cup 2024 teams and squads
Bangladesh Women U19 squad: Sumaiya Akter (captain), Afia Ashima Era (vice-captain), Mst Eva, Fahomida Choya, Habiba Islam Pinky, Juairiya Ferdous, Fariya Akter, Farjana Easmin, Anisa Akter Soba, Sumaiya Akther Suborna, Nishita Akter Nishi, Arvin Tani, Jannatul Maoua, Sadia Akter, Maharun Nesa
India Women U19 squad: Niki Prasad (captain), Sanika Chalke (vice-captain), G Trisha, Kamalini G (wicket-keeper), Bhavika Ahire (wicket-keeper), Ishawari Awasare, Mithila Vinod, Joshitha VJ, Sonam Yadav, Parunika Sisodiya, Kesari Drithi, Aayushi Shukla, Anandita Kishor, MD Shabnam, Nandhana S
Nepal Women U19 squad: Puja Mahato (captain), 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 Kunwar, Anu Kadayat
Pakistan Women U19 squad: Zoofishan Ayyaz (captain), 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 U19 squad: Manudi Nanayakkara (captain), Rashmika Sewwandi (vice-captain), Vimoksha Balasooriya, Hiruni Hansika, Sumudu Nisansala , Dahami Sanuthma, Rashmi Nethranjali, Sashini Gimhani, Asheni Thalagune, Pramudi Methsara, Chamodi Praboda, Sanjana Kavindi, Dunuli Tennekoon, Limansa Tilekerane, Shehara Induwari
Don’t Miss the Action!
With promising young talent from across Asia, the ACC Women’s U19 Asia Cup 2024 promises an exciting week of cricket. Tune in to support your favorite team and witness the future stars of women’s cricket in action!
