The ICC Under-19 Women’s T20 World Cup 2025 kicks off today in Malaysia with 16 teams competing over 16 days. The opening match between Australia and Scotland starts at 8:00 AM IST. The tournament will feature 41 matches across four venues, culminating in the final on February 2, 2025.

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• The tournament’s first edition was held in 2023, where India won the title by defeating England in the final.
• India is placed in Group A; matches will be played at Bayuemas Oval, Selangor, including the final.
• Matches follow a league and Super-6 format; top 3 teams from each group advance to Super-6 starting January 25.
• Semifinals will be held on January 30-31, with the final on February 2.
• Samoa and Malaysia debut in this World Cup; Samoa is in Group C with New Zealand and South Africa.
• India’s captain is Niki Prasad, signed by Delhi Capitals in the Women’s Premier League.
• India’s squad includes key players like vice-captain Sanika Chalke, wicketkeepers Kamalini G and Bhavika Ahire, and standbys Nandana S and Ira J.
• Matches can be streamed on JioStar; semifinals and final will also be broadcast on Star Sports-2.
• Past U-19 players like Shafali Verma and Richa Ghosh are now part of the senior Indian women’s team.
• Key players to watch this season include Niki Prasad, Vaishnavi Sharma, and Trisha Ganguly.