The South Africa U19 women’s cricket team is ready to embark on their campaign in the ICC U19 Women’s T20 World Cup 2025. Scheduled to begin on January 18 in Malaysia, the tournament promises to showcase the brightest yo?ung talent in women’s cricket. After a commendable performance in the ??inaugural 2023 edition, where they reached the Super Six stage of Group 1, the proteas are keen to make a deeper impact this time.

Malaysia: A historic venue for women’s cricket

Malaysia will host its first major international cricket event since the ICC U19 Men’s Cricket ??World Cup in 2008. This historic occas??ion will feature 16 teams, divided into four groups, competing across 41 matches over 16 days. Fans worldwide are eager to witness the fierce competition, with teams bringing their unique flair to the Malaysian pitches.

South Africa will face a tough challenge in Group C, alongside, New Zealand, Nigeria, and Samoa. Each of these teams will bring a competitive edge to the tournament, and the group stage promises some exciting encounters. As the South African team prepares for the competition, their goal will be to adapt to the conditions in Malaysia and build on their impressive performance from the?? 2023 tournament, where they finished in the Super Six of Group 1. Their preparations have been?? meticulous, and the team is ready to face the challenges of this international stage.

5 South African players to watch out for in the U19 T20 Women’s World Cup 2025

1. Kayla Reyneke 

Kayla Reyneke, the Proteas skipper, is an all-round sensation known for her exceptional ?batting and bowling. Reyneke was a standout performer in the inaugural ICC U19 Women’s T20 World Cup in 2023, scoring 115 runs and claiming 8 wickets in 5 matches. Her ability to lead from the front with both bat and ball makes her the backbone of South Africa’s campaign.

2. Karabo Meso

Karabo Meso’s outstanding wicket-keeping skills and batting prowess have earned her a reputation as one of the most dependable players in the team. She was included in the “Team of the Tournament” in the 2023 edition after securing 8 dismissals in 5 matches. Meso’s ability to turn matches with her sharp reflexes and game awareness will be vital for South Africa.

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3. Seshnie Naidu

Seshnie Naidu, a talente?d leg-spinner, is known for her ability to deceive batters with her flight and spin. In the 2023 World Cup, she picked up 5 wickets in 5 matches, proving her value in the middle overs. Naidu’s knack for breaking partnerships makes her a critical asset for South Africa’s bowling lineup.

4. Jemma Botha

Jemma Botha is a reliable wicketkeeper-batter who combines agility behind the stumps with consistency in the middle order. Her quick reflexes and ability to finish games with a strong strike rate make her a dual threat. Botha’s experience?? and versatility will add depth to the Proteas�batting and fielding units.

5. Nthabiseng Nini

Nthabiseng Nini is a promising right-arm medium-fast bowler who has already shown her potential with 14 wickets in 18 T20 matches.?? Her ability to swing the ball and deliver under p??ressure adds an edge to South Africa’s bowling attack. Nini’s contributions with the ball will be crucial in restricting opponents on Malaysian pitches.

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The England team is set to kick off their campaign in the ICC U19 Women’s T20 World Cup 2025, scheduled to begin on January 18 in Malaysia. With the excitement building, cricket fans are eager to see how England’s young stars will fare in the tournament. After finishing as runners-up in the inaugural ICC U19 Women’s T20 World Cup in 2023, where they lost to India by seven wickets, England is determined to go one step?? further this time.

Malaysia to host a historic event

Malaysia is making history by hosting its first major cricket event since the ICC U19 Men’s Cricket World Cup in 2008??. This edition of the Women’s U19 T20 World Cup will featu??re 16 teams divided into four groups for the group stage. Over 16 days, the teams will battle it out in 41 matches, promising a feast of cricket for fans around the globe.

England has been drawn into Group B, competing against Ireland, Pakistan, and the USA. The group promises thrilling contests as teams bring their unique styles to the Malaysian pitches. With Chris Guest as head coach and former England international Beth Morgan as assistant coach, England’s pre?parations have been meticulous. The team will need to adapt to Malaysia’s conditions while maintaining their ?competitive edge.

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5 England players to watch out for in the U19 T20 Women’s World Cup 2025 

1. Abi Norgrove- The captain fantastic

Abi Norgrove, the Hampshire prodigy, leads the team as captain. A right-handed batter and a right-arm off-break bowler, Norgrove’s all-round skills and tactical acumen make her a pivotal figure in the squad. In 28 T20 matches, she has scored 487 runs, including three half-centuries, and taken 12 wickets. Her leadership on and off the fi??eld will be instrumental in guiding England through the tournament.

2. Jemima Spence- The keeper with lightning reflexes

Jemima Spence, a wicketkeeper-batter from Kent, is known for her exceptional reflexes behind the stumps. A dependable middle-order batter, she can finish games with a solid strik??e rate. Spence’s ability to combine wicket-ke?eping brilliance with consistent batting makes her a crucial asset for England.

3. Davina Perrin- The aggressive batter

Warwickshire’s Davina Perrin is a dynamic right-handed batter who brings flair and aggression to England’s batting lineup. Known for her fearless approach, she has played 38 T20 matches, scoring 646 runs w?ith three half-centuries. Perrin’s ability to take on bowlers and her experience in the inaugural ICC U19 Women’s T20 World Cup in 2023 will be invaluable.

4. Amuruthaa Surenkumar- The all-round sensation

Another Warwickshire talent, Amuruthaa Surenkumar, is a promising batting all-rounder. A right-handed batter and a right-arm medium-fast bowler, she has impressed in her short career, scoring 196 runs and takin?g three wickets in 11 T20 matches. Surenkumar’s ability to contribute with both bat and ball adds depth to England’s lineup.

5. Katie Jones- The finisher behind the stumps

Katie Jones is a right-handed batter and an exceptional wicketkeeper. Known for her thunderous reflexes, Jones has played 17 T20 matches, scoring 178 runs. Her potential as a finisher, combined with her wicket-kee??ping prowess, makes her a player to watch in this tournament.

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