Why should boys have all the fun? ICC is starting the first-ever women’s under-19 t20 world cup on 14 January 2023, and it will go on 29 January 2023. The tournament will be divided into 16 teams. South Africans are contributing as the hosting nation. The competition was initially supposed to take place in January 2021. However, it was pushed back to December 2021 because of the pandemic. In November, the ICC considered delaying the event from its initial January 2021 date until further in the year.
The BCB stated in January 2021 that they would organize the event in December 2021, but the competition was delayed for a second time and was rescheduled to January 2023.
In this article, we will give you all the information regarding the event. So stay hooked!
The BCCi Announces the Women’s IPL 2023 Schedule as well.
How many groups are in U19 women t20 world cup? – Format
The first Under-19 Women’s T20 World Cup will begin on January 14, with 16 countries grouped into 4 groups. The top 3 teams from every group advance to the ‘Super Six,’ in which they will be split into two groups of six.
Group 1 will consist of squads from Groups A and D, whereas Group 2 will consist of teams representing Groups B and C.
Each club may name a roster of 15 players for the competition, with the option of adding non-traveling backups. England was the first team to announce their roster on October 18, 2022.
Following are the 4 initial groups.
Group A
The following teams are in group A
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Group A | |
Sr. No | Team |
1 | Bangladesh |
2 | Sri Lanka |
3 | USA |
4 | Australia |
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Group B
The list for group B is as follows
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Group B | |
Sr. No | Team |
1 | England |
2 | Pakistan |
3 | Rwanda |
4 | Zimbabwe |
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Group C
The following teams are in group C
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Group C | |
Sr. No | Team |
1 | Indonesia |
2 | Ireland |
3 | New Zealand |
4 | West Indies |
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Group D
The teams in group D are as follows
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Group D | |
Sr. No | Team |
1 | Scotland |
2 | South Africa |
3 | India |
4 | UAE |
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Venues
As we already told you, South Africa is the host nation. Three stadiums will be used to play in this tournament. These stadiums are as follows.
- North-West University Oval, Potchefstroom
- Senwes Cricket Stadium, Potchefstroom
- Willowmoore Park, Benoni
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Name | Location | Capacity |
North-West University Oval | Potchefstroom | 6000 |
Senwes Cricket Stadium | Potchefstroom | 18000 |
Willowmoore Park | Benoni | 20000 |
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You can read about these stadiums on the internet. But if you have any questions, drop them in the comments section.
ICC Women under-19 T20 world cup – Schedule
The group-wise schedule is given below. The matches will start on 14 January 2023, and the grand finale will be played on 29 January 2023.
Schedule for group A
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Group A schedule | |||
Date | Time (SAST) | Match | Venue |
Saturday, January 14, 2023 | 10:00 AM | Australia vs. Bangladesh | Willowmoore Park, Benoni |
Saturday, January 14, 2023 | 1:45 PM | USA vs Sri Lanka | |
Monday, January 16, 2023 | 10:00 AM | Sri Lanka vs Banglades | |
Monday, January 16, 2023 | 1:45 PM | USA vs Australia | |
Wednesday, January 18, 2023 | 10:00 AM | Australia vs. Sri Lanka | |
Wednesday, January 18, 2023 | 1:45 PM | Bangladesh vs. USA |
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Schedule for group B
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Group B schedule | |||
Date | Time (SAST) | Match | Venue |
Sunday, January 15, 2023 | 10:00 AM | Pakistan vs. Rwanda | Senwes Park, Potchefstroom |
Sunday, January 15, 2023 | 1:45 AM | England vs. Zimbabwe | Senwes Park, Potchefstroom |
Tuesday, January 17, 2023 | 10:00 AM | Zimbabwe vs. Rwanda | Absa Puk Oval, Potchefstroom |
Tuesday, January 17, 2023 | 1:45 AM | England vs. Pakistan | Senwes Park, Potchefstroom |
Thursday, January 19, 2023 | 10:00 AM | England vs. Rwanda | Absa Puk Oval, Potchefstroom |
Thursday, January 19, 2023 | 1:45 AM | Pakistan vs. Zimbabwe | Absa Puk Oval, Potchefstroom |
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Schedule for group C
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Group C schedule | |||
Date | Time (SAST) | Match | Venue |
Sunday, January 15, 2023 | 10:00 AM | Ireland vs. West Indies | Absa Puk Oval, Potchefstroom |
Sunday, January 15, 2023 | 1:45 AM | Indonesia vs. New Zealand | Absa Puk Oval, Potchefstroom |
Tuesday, January 17, 2023 | 10:00 AM | New Zealand vs Ireland | Senwes Park, Potchefstroom |
Tuesday, January 17, 2023 | 1:45 AM | West Indies VS Indonesia | Absa Puk Oval, Potchefstroom |
Thursday, January 19, 2023 | 10:00 AM | Ireland vs. Indonesia | Absa Puk Oval, Potchefstroom |
Thursday, January 19, 2023 | 1:45 AM | New Zealand vs. West Indies | Senwes Park, Potchefstroom |
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Schedule for Group D
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Group D schedule | |||
Date | Time (SAST) | Match | Venue |
Saturday, January 14, 2023 | 10:00 AM | Scotland vs. UAE | Willowmoore Park B, Benoni |
Saturday, January 14, 2023 | 1:45 AM | South Africa vs. India | |
Monday, January 16, 2023 | 10:00 AM | India vs. UAE | |
Monday, January 16, 2023 | 1:45 AM | South Africa vs. Scotland | |
Wednesday, January 18, 2023 | 10:00 AM | South Africa vs. UAE | |
Wednesday, January 18, 2023 | 1:45 AM | India vs. Scotland |
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Play-offs for the 4th place
These will be played on 20 January 2023 in Willowmoore Park, Benoni.
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Time (SAST) | Match |
10:00 AM | A4 vs D4 |
1:45 AM | B4 vs C4 |
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Super 6 stage
We will update the super 6 stages once the teams are clear by 20 January 2023. For now, you can work with this schedule.
Group 1
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Date | Time (SAST) | match | Venue |
Saturday, January 21, 2023 | 1:45 PM | A1 v D2 | Senwes Park, Potchefstroom |
D1 v A2 | Absa Puk Oval, Potchefstroom | ||
Sunday, January 22, 2023 | D1 v A3 | Senwes Park, Potchefstroom | |
Monday, January 23, 2023 | D3 v A2 | ||
Tuesday, January 24, 2023 | D2 v A3 | Absa Puk Oval, Potchefstroom | |
Wednesday, January 25, 2023 | D3 v A1 |
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Group 2
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Date | Time (SAST) | match | Venue |
21-Jan-23 | 10:00 AM | C3 v B1 | Senwes Park, Potchefstroom |
B3 v C1 | Absa Puk Oval, Potchefstroom | ||
22-Jan-23 | 1:45 PM | C2 v B3 | |
23-Jan-23 | B2 v C3 | ||
24-Jan-23 | C1 v B2 | Senwes Park, Potchefstroom | |
25-Jan-23 | B1 v C2 |
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Semi-Finals and Final
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Date | Time (SAST) | match | Venue |
SEMI-FINALS | |||
Friday, January 27, 2023 | 10:00 AM | Winner of Group 1 vs Runner-up of group 2 | Senwes Park, Potchefstroom |
1:45 PM | Winner of group 2 vs runner-up of group 1 | ||
GRAND FINALE | |||
Sunday, January 29, 2023 | 1:45 PM | Winner of semi-final 1 vs Winner of semi-final 2 | Senwes Park, Potchefstroom |
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Teams playing in the ICC Women under-19 T20 world cup
The following nations will play the under-19 T20 world cup for women.
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Team | Qualification status |
South Africa | Hosts |
Australia | Automatically qualified |
Bangladesh | |
England | |
India | |
Ireland | |
New Zealand | |
Pakistan | |
Sri Lanka | |
USA | |
West Indies | |
Indonesia | Regional qualification |
Rwanda | |
Scotland | |
UAE |
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These teams will go down in history as the teams to play the first-ever Women’s under-19 T20 world cup.
Women under-19 T20 world cup squads
All the teams have announced their world cup squads. England was the first one to do so. Let’s have a look at all the teams.
Bangladesh’s team
- Disha Biswas (c)
- Shorna Akter
- Rabeya
- Marufa Akter
- Dilara Akter
- Misty Rany Shaha
- Mst Dipa Khatun
- Leky Chakma
- Asrafi Yeasmin Arthy
- Jannatul Maoua
- Mst Eva
- Reya Akter Shika
- Sumaiya Akter
- Afia HA Prottasha
- and Mst Unnoti Akter.
Australian Team
- Chloe Ainsworth
- Jade Allen
- Charis Bekker
- Paris Bowdler
- Maggie Clark
- Rhys McKenna
- Claire Moore
- Kate Pelle
- Amy Smith
- Ella Wilson
- Sianna Ginger
- Lucy Hamilton
- Ella Hayward
- Milly Illingworth
- and Eleanor Larosa
USA’s squad
- Geetika Kodali
- Anika Kolan
- Aditi Chudasama
- Bhumika Bhadriraju
- Disha Dhingra
- Isani Vaghela
- Jivana Aras
- Laasya Mullapudi
- Pooja Ganesh
- Pooja Shah
- Ritu Singh
- Sai Tanmayi Eyyunni
- Snigdha Paul
- Suhani Thadani
- Taranum Chopra
Sri Lankan Team
- Vishmi Gunaratne
- Dahami Sanethma
- Umaya Rathnayake
- Rashmi Nethranjalee
- Rashmika Sewwandi
- Dewmi Vihanga
- Manudi Nanayakkara
- Sumudu Nisansala
- Pamoda Shaini
- Vidushika Perera
- Dulanga Dissanayake
- Rishmi Sanjana
- Nethmi Senarathne
- Harini Perera
- Vihara Sewwandi
England’s Squad
- Grace Scrivens
- Ellie Anderson
- Hannah Baker
- Josie Groves
- Liberty Heap
- Niamh Holland
- Ryana MacDonald-Gay
- Emma Marlow
- Charis Pavely
- Davina Perrin
- Lizzie Scott
- Sophia Smale
- Seren Smale
- Alexa Stonehouse
- Maddie Ward
Pakistani Squad
- Syeda Aroob Shah
- Aliza Khan
- Anosha Nasir
- Areesha Noor
- Eyman Fatima
- Haleema Azeem Dar
- Haniah Ahmer
- Laiba Nasir
- Mahnoor Aftab
- Quratulain Ahsen
- Rida Aslam
- Shawal Zulfiqar
- Warda Yousaf
- Zaib-un-Nisa
- Zamina Tahir
Rwanda’s team
- Gisele Ishimwe
- Merveille Uwase
- Henriette Isimbi
- Marie Jose Tumukunde
- Giovannis Uwase
- Sharila Niyomuhoza
- Sylvia Usabyimana
- Henriette Ishimwe
- Divine Gihozo Ishimwe
- Belyse Murekatete
- Cynthia Uwera
- Cesarie Muragajimana
- Rosine Uwera
- Zurafat Ishimwe.
Zimbabwe’s team
- Kelis Ndlovu
- Kelly Ndiraya
- Kay Ndiraya
- Adel Zimunhu
- Natasha Mutomba
- Vimbai Mutungwindu
- Danielle Meikle
- Tawananyasha Marumani
- Michelle Mavunga
- Olinda Chare,
- Kudzai Chigora
- Betty Mangachena
- Chipo Moyo
- Faith Ndhlalambi
- Rukudzo Mwakayeni
Irish squad for women U19 T20 world cup
- Amy Hunter
- Siúin Wood
- Zara Craig
- Georgina Dempsey
- Rebecca Gough
- Abbi Harrison
- Jennifer Jackson
- Joanna Loughran
- Niamh MacNulty
- Aimee Maguire
- Kia McCartney
- Ellie McGee
- Julie McNally
- Freya Sargent
- Annabel Squires
Indonesian Team
- Ni Luh Dewi (c)
- Thersiana Penu Weo
- Ni Kadek Ariani
- Yessny Djahilepang
- Sang Ayu Puspita Dewi
- Lie Qiao
- I Gusti Pratiwi
- Ni Kadek Murtiari
- Ni Putu Cantika
- Ni Kadek Dwi Indriyani
- Desi Wulandari
- Ni Made Suarniasih
- Gusti Ayu Ratna Ulansari
- Dewa Ayu Sasrikayoni
- Kadek Ayu Kurniartini
West Indies squad
- Ashmini Munisar
- Asabi Callendar
- Jahzara Claxton
- Naijanni Cumberbatch
- Earnisha Fontaine
- Jannillea Glasgow
- Realanna Grimmond
- Trishan Holder
- Zaida James
- Djenaba Joseph
- K D Jazz Mitchell
- Shalini Samaroo
- Shunelle Sawh
- Lena Scott
- Abini St Jean.
New Zealand’s team
- Izzy Sharp
- Olivia Anderson
- Anna Browning
- Kate Chandler
- Natasha Codyre
- Isabella Gaze
- Antonia Hamilton
- Abigail Hotton
- Fran Jonas
- Louisa Kotkamp
- Kayley Knight
- Paige Loggenberg
- Emma McLeod
- Georgia Plimmer
- Tash Wakelin.
Indian squad
- Shafali Verma
- Shweta Sehrawat
- Richa Ghosh (wk)
- G Trisha
- Soumya Tiwari
- Archana Devi
- Parshavi Chopra
- Titas Sadhu
- Falak Naz
- Shabnam
- Sonia Mehdiya
- Hurley Gala
- Hrishita Basu (wk)
- Sonam Yadav
- Mannat Kashyap.
Scottish team for T20 U19 World cup for women
- Katherine Fraser
- Ailsa Lister
- Molly Barbour-Smith
- Olivia Bell
- Darcey Carter
- Maryam Faisal
- Maisie Maceira
- Orla Montgomery
- Niamh Muir
- Molly Paton
- Niamh Robertson-Jack
- Nayma Sheikh
- Anne Sturgess
- Emily Tucker
- Emma Walsingham
UAE Team
- Theertha Satish
- Vaishnave Mahesh
- Samaira Dharnidharka
- Lavanya Keny
- Sanchin Singh
- Rinitha Rajith
- Indhuja Nandakumar
- Siya Gokhale
- Mahika Gaur
- Avanee Sunil Patil
- Archara Supriya
- Rishitha Rajith
- Geethika Jyothis
- Sanjana Ramesh
- Ishitha Zehra.
South African team
- Oluhle Siyo
- Elandri Janse Van Rensburg
- Simone Lourens
- Anica Swart
- Karabo Meso
- Madison Landsman
- Kayla Reyneke
- Jenna Evans
- Miane Smit
- Ayanda Hlubi
- Seshnie Naidu
- Refilwe Moncho
- Mona Lisa Legodi
- Nthabiseng Nini
- Jemma Botha
Where to watch the ICC Women under-19 T20 world cup?
The International Cricket Council confirmed on 13 January 2023 the broadcasting plans for all 41 games of the first ICC U19 Women’s T20 World Cup 2023.
In an unprecedented step, the tournament, which displays the tournament’s rising stars, will stream all 41 games and attract fans worldwide. Fans can expect a live stream of every game in the listed countries:
- India
- Pakistan
- Bangladesh,
- Sri Lanka
- The United Kingdom
- Australia
- New Zealand
- South Africa
- West Indies
- the United States
- The MENA area
The following table contains the list of live-streaming partners and the areas in which they will be operating.
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Area | Broadcasting partners |
India | All matches are live on FanCode. Semis and Final on Star Sports |
Pakistan | The matches live on ARY ZAP & PTV Digital |
Bangladesh | All matches live on Rabbithole |
Sri Lanka | Semis and Final Star Sports – All matches on ICC.tv |
Afghanistan | All matches on ICC.tv |
Australia | Semis and Final on Fox Sports and Kayo – All matches on ICC.tv |
New Zealand | All matches on Sky Sport NZ |
UK & ROI | Semis and Final Sky Sports – All matches on ICC.tv |
South Africa and Sub-Saharan Africa | All matches on SuperSport platforms |
West Indies | Semis and Final on ESPN – All matches on ICC.tv |
USA | The Semis and Final are on ESPN+ and Willow. All matches on WillowTV and ICC.tv |
Pacific Islands | All matches on ICC.tv |
South East Asia | |
MENA | The matches are live on CricLife Max PopUp Channel (on ELife + DU + SwitchTV + StarzPlay ) |
Continental Europe | All matches on ICC.tv |
Latin & South America |
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Streaming format and commentary panel
The live broadcast of the games will feature a short build-up to the competition’s beginning, innings break filler, and an ending. Erstwhile worldwide talents Lydia Greenway, Stacy-Ann King, Marina Iqbal, Isobel Joyce, and Julia Price will provide an analysis. Mignon du Preez, a former South African captain who just resigned from international cricket, will also serve on the panel.
Conclusion
You saw all the details in this article. This is huge. This tournament will be the first of its kind, creating a tradition that will continue for a long time. It is a huge step in promoting the game among women, making the gender equality that everyone wants in the world. We hope this event will be entertaining, and the girls will entertain the crowds with huge sixers and quality bowling.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch the under-19 women’s World Cup?
You can watch the tournament on the channels given above. Select it according to the area you live in.
Who is the best U19 cricket team?
We have to watch the women’s U19 T20 world cup for that.
Who is the U19 captain of Pakistan?
Aroob Shah will lead Pakistan in this tournament.