India identify 15-member squad for ICC Underneath-19 Ladies’s T20 WC

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India on Tuesday (December 24, 2024) named a 15-member squad for subsequent yr’s Worldwide Cricket Council (ICC) Underneath-19 Ladies’s T20 World Cup to be performed in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia from January 18 to February 2, 2025.

The Ladies’s Choice Committee of the Board of Management for Cricket in India (BCCI) introduced the squad to be led by Niki Prasad, whereas Sanika Chalke would be the vice-captain.

The squad has two wicketkeepers in Kamalini G. and Bhavika Ahire, whereas three standby gamers, Nandhana S, Ira J. and Anadi T, have additionally been included.

The 16 competing groups have been divided into 4 teams. India are the defending champions, and are positioned in Group A alongside hosts Malaysia, West Indies and Sri Lanka. The event shall be hosted by Bayuemas Oval.

India will start their marketing campaign in opposition to West Indies on January 19, adopted by matches in opposition to Malaysia (January 21) and Sri Lanka (January 23).

Following the group part, which runs from January 19-23 , the highest three groups from every group will advance to the Tremendous 6 stage two teams of six, which is able to happen from January 25-29 .

Group 1 in Tremendous 6 will embrace the highest three groups every from Group A and D, whereas Group 2 could have the highest three groups every from Group B and C.

The groups will carry ahead their factors and web run charges (NRR) from the preliminary group part and can play the 2 sides who weren’t of their unique group and who completed at a distinct place.

The highest two sides from the 2 Tremendous 6 stage teams will qualify for the semifinals, slated for January 31 whereas the ultimate shall be performed on February 2.

Australia, Bangladesh, England, India, Eire, New Zealand, Pakistan, South Africa, Sri Lanka, and the West Indies have certified by way of their participation within the 2023 version, whereas Malaysia earned computerized qualification as hosts.

Nepal, Nigeria, Samoa, Scotland and the USA have earned their spots by way of the varied regional qualification tournaments.

India 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 gamers: Nandhana S, Ira J, Anadi T.