Seventeen years after they last hosted a global tournament - the men's Under-19 World Cup - Malaysia is set to host the 2025 edition of the women's Under-19 T20 World Cup. Here's all you need to know about the tournament starting January 18.

Whether it is seismic totals with the bat or taking match-winning wickets with the ball, the ICC U19 Women’s T20 Cricket World Cup 2025 is guaranteed to offer a preview of the most exciting prospects in international cricket.

An honour”, “an unparalleled opportunity”, “a dream come true” - all phrases used by the captains of the 16 teams set to compete at the ICC U19 Women’s T20 World Cup.

The ICC Women’s U19 T20 World Cup 2025 is the second edition of this competition. It will take place in Malaysia. The first edition of the ICC Women’s U19 T20 World Cup was held in South Africa in January 2023, which India won under the captaincy of Shafali Verma.

The South Africa U19 Women are ready for the ICC U19 Women’s T20 World Cup 2025, with their opening match set against New Zealand on Saturday, 18 January at 08h30AM (SAST).

Group B of the ICC U19 Women’s T20 World Cup 2025 will see England, Ireland, Pakistan and USA face off across three matchdays at the Johor Cricket Academy Oval. Read more only on CricTracker

Australia opened their Under-19 Women's T20 World Cup with a dominating nine-wicket win over Scotland in the Group D game in Bangi, Malaysia. Fast bowler Caoimhe Bray starred with figures of 3 for 1 in 3.

The South Africa U19 Women started their World Cup campaign on a winning note after beating New Zealand by 22 runs in Malaysia in a game that was reduced to 11 overs per side due to rain.

Caoimhe Bray shone on her debut as Australia defeated Scotland on the opening day in Malaysia. England’s batters impressed but their bowlers were unable to go far in their search for victory over Ireland with the match abandoned due to rain after 3.