The much-anticipated 2025 U19 Women’s T20 World Cup is set to showcase the rising stars of women’s cricket from across the globe. 2025 U19 Women’s T20 World Cup Teams and Captains Announced by all the Cricket Board of Women’s Cricket Team. Teams from 16 nations will compete for the prestigious title, and the captains leading each squad have now been announced.
2025 U19 Women’s T20 World Cup Teams & Captains
Team | Captain | Cricket Board |
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India | Niki Prasad (c) | Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) |
Malaysia | Nur Dania Syuhada (c) | Malaysia Cricket Association (MCA) |
Sri Lanka | Manudi Nanayakkara (c) | Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) |
West Indies | Samara Ramnath (c) | West Indies Cricket Board (WICB) |
England | Abi Norgrove (c) | England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) |
Ireland | Niamh MacNulty (c) | Cricket Ireland (CI) |
Pakistan | Komal Khan (c) | Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) |
USA | Anika Reddy Kolan (c) | United States of America Cricket (USAC) |
New Zealand | Tash Wakelin (c) | New Zealand Cricket (NZC) |
Nigeria | Lucky Piety (c) | Nigeria Cricket Federation (NCF) |
Samoa | Avetia Fetu Mapu (c) | Samoa Cricket |
South Africa | Kayla Reyneke (c) | Cricket South Africa (CSA) |
Australia | Lucy Hamilton (c) | Cricket Australia (CA) |
Bangladesh | Sumaiya Akter (c) | Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) |
Nepal | Puja Mahato (c) | Cricket Association of Nepal (CAN) |
Scotland | Niamh Muir (c) | Cricket Scotland |
Among the captains is India’s Niki Prasad, who will aim to carry forward the legacy of India’s strong cricketing performances. Malaysia will be led by Nur Dania Syuhada, while Sri Lanka’s charge will be spearheaded by Manudi Nanayakkara. From the West Indies, Samara Ramnath steps up as captain, hoping to bring Caribbean flair to the tournament.
Hosts Malaysia, Nepal, Nigeria and Samoa are making their debuts in the tournament this edition.
England’s hopes rest on Abi Norgrove, and Niamh MacNulty will take charge of Ireland’s campaign. Pakistan’s Komal Khan will lead her side, while Anika Reddy Kolan is set to captain the USA team. New Zealand’s Tash Wakelin, Nigeria’s Lucky Piety, and Samoa’s Avetia Fetu Mapu are also among the young leaders looking to make a mark.
South Africa’s Kayla Reyneke, Australia’s Lucy Hamilton, Bangladesh’s Sumaiya Akter, Nepal’s Puja Mahato, and Scotland’s Niamh Muir complete the lineup of captains, all striving to lead their teams to success.
The 2025 U19 Women’s T20 World Cup promises to be a thrilling tournament, with these talented captains leading their teams into battle on the global stage. All eyes will be on these young stars as they showcase the future of women’s cricket.