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Int'l Cricket Council
05-02-2025
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- Int'l Cricket Council
ICC extends gratitude to Malaysia for successful hosting of U19 World Cup
The ICC extended its gratitude to the Malaysia Cricket Association for hosting a successful ICC U19 Women's T20 World Cup 2025. Running from January 18 to February 2, the event marked Malaysia's first time hosting an ICC competition since 2008. With 16 teams competing in 41 thrilling matches, the tournament showcased the next generation of women's cricket stars across four venues: Bangi, Johor, Sarawak, and Selangor. The inclusion of Sarawak marked the first time elite cricket reached Malaysia's island of Borneo. The tournament finished with India defending the title they won in 2023, beating South Africa by nine wickets on Sunday. WATCH: Malaysia Cricket reveal their Olympic aspirations | U19WC 2025 Following a memorable U19 World Cup, Malaysia have bigger cricketing aspirations, including the Olympics in 2028. ICC Chair Jay Shah commended the Malaysian Cricket Association for playing host to a seamless event. 'We would like to thank the Malaysia Cricket Association for the successful hosting of the ICC U19 Women's T20 World Cup 2025. "From the fantastic venues to the competitive cricket on display, Malaysia provided a fantastic platform for the future stars of the game to shine. We congratulate them on delivering a successful event and look forward to working with them again in the future. 'Also, congratulations to India for winning their second U19 Women's T20 World Cup title and to all participating teams, the event highlighted another important milestone in the global development of women's cricket.' Malaysia last hosted an ICC Under 19 tournament in 2008, when a young Virat Kohli captained India to a famous win – another successful tournament sets the stage for a lasting legacy, strengthening the future of Malaysian cricket and boosting the sport's profile in the region. ICC Associate Member Director and former Malaysian Cricket Association President Mahinda Vallipuram stated his hope that the higher profile would help grassroots cricket in Malaysia, and bring more awareness to the sport in the country. 'The number one (priority) is awareness,' Vallipuram said. 'Do you use the awareness to grow the game? Naturally, be it agencies, be it teachers, the kids that see it today, watching the future stars. I think that's key. 'And I think for Malaysia as a whole to see the Malaysian team play, they are an ambassador to the sport, to the country. 'And I hope that they will take the mantle from the senior players today in some years to come, but more importantly, we want women's cricket to grow in the country, and you need heroines, you need role models. 'I'm confident in the medium to long term. That's something that can be achieved.' News ICC Women's Under-19 T20 World Cup, 2025
Int'l Cricket Council
31-01-2025
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- Int'l Cricket Council
Final four ready to face off at ICC U19 Women's T20 World Cup 2025
A rematch of the final from two years ago headlines a star-studded semi-final line-up at the ICC U19 Women's T20 World Cup 2025. Reigning champions India, take on 2023 runners-up England in the second of the two last four encounters, which are both taking place at the Bayuemas Oval. Both sides are unbeaten heading into the semi-final stage, with India in imposing form led by the runs of Gongadi Trisha, who has scored 230 runs in five innings at an average of 76.66 and a strike rate of 155.40, all tournament highs. India also boast the competition's two leading wicket-takers, Vaishnavi Sharma and Aayushi Shukla, who have taken 12 and 10 scalps respectively across their matches so far. England have found themselves hampered by the weather at times, with two no results, but have three wins to their name in the matches which have survived the conditions. Seventeen-year-old spinner Tilly Corteen-Coleman came to the fore in their final Super 6 victory against New Zealand, taking four for eight from four overs, while opener Davina Perrin has scored 131 runs in four innings – the only batter aside from Trisha with a total tally in three figures. India won by seven wickets when the two sides met in the final two years ago and England will be eager to turn the tables as they look to etch a new name on the trophy. The day's first semi-final brings back memories of the ICC Women's T20 World Cup 2024 as South Africa and Australia go head-to-head. The Proteas came out on top in that meeting between the senior sides and their stars of tomorrow will look to follow suit having qualified as Group 2 winners from the Super 6 stage. South Africa's bowling has been particularly devastating in their run to the last four. They have conceded just 144 runs in their four matches, including their dismissal of Samoa for 16 and Monalisa Legodi taking four for four as Ireland were bowled out for 35. Australia have been similarly impressive in restricting their opponents but come into the semi-final with a point to prove after slipping to their first defeat of the tournament against Sri Lanka in their most recent Super 6 encounter, beaten by 12 runs in a low-scoring thriller. Left-arm spinner Hasrat Gill has been in particularly miserly form, taking eight wickets and conceding just 3.82 runs per over, while Caoimhe Bray has impressed with bat and ball. It is all set up for two entertaining clashes as the world's best young female cricketers do battle for the right to earn a place in Sunday's showpiece. ENDS
