The ICC Women’s U19 World Cup Asia Qualifier starts on November 6, 2024, in the UAE. Four teams are taking part: Nepal, UAE, Thailand, and Kuwait.
Each of the four teams will play six matches in a double-league format, facing each opponent twice. Two matches are scheduled daily, with the first starting at 9:30 am UAE time (11:15 am Nepali time) and the second at 1:30 pm UAE time (3:15 pm Nepali time). Hosts UAE will open the tournament against Kuwait on November 6 at 9:30 am UAE time (11:15 am Nepali time).
After the group stage matches, the top team from each group in the Asia Qualifier will advance to the 2025 ICC U19 Women’s T20 World Cup. The qualifier winner will join Group D alongside Australia, Bangladesh, and Scotland, as part of the sixteen teams divided across four groups, all vying for the championship title.
First Day of Tournament Schedule:
November 6:
– 9:30 am UAE time (11:15 am Nepali time): UAE vs Kuwait
– 1:30 pm UAE time (3:15 pm Nepali time): Nepal vs Thailand
Each team will face each other in this exciting opening day of matches.
All Team Squad
Nepal:
Captain: Puja Mahato
Players: Sony Pakhrin, Alisha Kumari Yadav (wicketkeeper), Sana Praveen, Jyotsnika Marasini, Krishma Gurung, Sabitri Dhami (wicketkeeper), Kusum Godar, Manisha Kumari Upadhyay, Riya Sharma, Trisana Bishwokarma, Sneha Mahara, Rachanna Kumari Chaudhary, Seema KC
UAE:
Captain: Samaira Dharnidharka
Players: Al Maseera Jahangir, Ameya Santosh, Ananya Pravin Keny, Avanee Sunil Patil, Ayushi Mahesh, Emily Thomas (wicketkeeper), Indhuja Nandakumar, Lavanya Keny, Malavika Rajeev, Mehak Thakur, Neha Kumari, Rinitha Rajith, Rishitha Rajith
Kuwait:
Captain: Zeefa Jilani
Players: Fiona Melvo Warnakulasuriya, Raelyn Maria D’Souza, Candice Jerica Dias, Eshanvi Mohan Singh (wicketkeeper), Ayesha Iqbal Pewekar, Ziniya Afroz, Ameesha Ram Olacheri, Amanpreet, Khadija Khalid Ahmed Kadri, Khadija Jahir Hussain, Sarrah Jasvi, Swatiba Kuldeepsinh Parmar, Pearl Serena Simon
Thailand:
Captain: Aphisara Suwanchonrath
Players: Nattharika Thokoi, Charukan Saema, Saithan Khanthachai, Yanathip Takunsi (wicketkeeper), Phatthanan Phinkaeo (wicketkeeper), Saranrat Thaonanthasathian, Sunisa Bongkodphongampai, Arrikan Phuengkho, Kesinee Kaewjumphol, Phichamon Darajaroen (wicketkeeper), Kewarin Saechao, Koranit Suwanchonrathi, Chanoknan Phanao
Here’s the full match schedule for the ICC Women’s U19 World Cup Asia Qualifier:
November 6
- 9:30 am UAE time (11:15 am Nepali time): UAE vs Kuwait
- 1:30 pm UAE time (3:15 pm Nepali time): Nepal vs Thailand
November 7
- 9:30 am UAE time (11:15 am Nepali time): Kuwait vs Nepal
- 1:30 pm UAE time (3:15 pm Nepali time): Thailand vs UAE
November 8
- Rest/Reserve Day
November 9
- 9:30 am UAE time (11:15 am Nepali time): UAE vs Nepal
- 1:30 pm UAE time (3:15 pm Nepali time): Thailand vs Kuwait
November 10
- 9:30 am UAE time (11:15 am Nepali time): Kuwait vs UAE
- 1:30 pm UAE time (3:15 pm Nepali time): Thailand vs Nepal
November 11
- Rest/Reserve Day
November 12
- 9:30 am UAE time (11:15 am Nepali time): Nepal vs Kuwait
- 1:30 pm UAE time (3:15 pm Nepali time): UAE vs Thailand
November 13
- 9:30 am UAE time (11:15 am Nepali time): Kuwait vs Thailand
- 1:30 pm UAE time (3:15 pm Nepali time): Nepal vs UAE
