Nikki Prasad will lead India in the ICC Women's U19 T20 World Cup in Malaysia. (Instagram)India Women’s U19 T20 World Cup 2025: Defending champions India will be among 16 teams in action during the second edition of the ICC Women’s Under 19 World Cup in Malayasia, starting on January 19, Saturday, in Malaysia.
India lifted the trophy in the inaugural edition of the tournament in South Africa in 2023 under Shafali Verma’s leadership. With the presence of established senior players in Verma and Richa Ghosh, India coasted through the group stage before topping the Super 6 stage. They later beat New Zealand and England in convincing fashion to clinch the title, with Shweta Sehrawat topping the run charts with 297 runs.
With a renewed led by Nikki Prasad who recently marshalled the side to victory in the maiden U19 Women’s Asia Cup tournament, India will be confident of retaining the championship.
India are placed in Group A alongside hosts Malaysia, Sri Lanka and West Indies. Three teams from each of the four groups will qualify for the 12-team Super 6 stage. The top four teams across two Super 6 pools will qualify for the semi-finals.
💬 💬 "We want to create this legacy of winning the ICC trophies."#TeamIndia Captain Niki Prasad shares her thoughts ahead of the ICC #U19WorldCup. pic.twitter.com/nex9g11k4s
— BCCI Women (@BCCIWomen) January 17, 2025
19 January 2025 – India v West Indies, 12PM IST – Bayuemas Oval, Pandamaran
21 January 2025 – Malaysia v India, 12PM IST – Bayuemas Oval, Pandamaran
23 January 2025 – India vs Sri Lanka, 12PM IST – 12PM IST – Bayuemas Oval, Pandamaran
Squad: Niki Prasad (Captain), Sanika Chalke (Vice-captain), G Trisha, Kamalini G (WK), Bhavika Ahire (WK), Ishwari Awasare, Mithila Vinod, Joshitha VJ, Sonam Yadav, Parunika Sisodiya, Kesari Drithi, Aayushi Shukla, Anandita Kishor, MD Shabnam, Vaishnavi S
Standby players: Nandhana S, Ira J, Anadi T
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