The Asian Cricket Council (ACC) on Wednesday officially launched the Women’s Under-19 T20 Asia Cup during the ACC Executive Board Meeting held in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.
ACC confirmed that the Women's U19 Asia Cup will be a regular fixture, taking place every two years, and will serve as an important preparatory tournament for teams leading up to each ICC Women's U19 World Cup.
The inaugural edition of the Women's U19 T20 Asia Cup was announced at the Executive Board meeting of the ACC held in Malaysia.
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“Today marks a pivotal moment for cricket in Asia. The introduction of the Women’s U19 Asia Cup is a monumental achievement, providing a much-needed platform for young women cricketers to develop their skills and showcase their talent,” the President of the ACC, Jay Shah, said in a statement.
“This initiative strengthens the future of women’s cricket in Asia, and we are proud of the lasting impact these decisions will have, not only within our member nations but across the global cricketing community,” Jay Shah added.
India will head into the upcoming U19 Women's T20 World Cup as a strong trophy contender, having won the previous edition in 2023 under the captaincy of Shafali Verma, who is now gearing up for Women's T20 World Cup in UAE.
The Women's U19 T20 World Cup will take place from January 18 to February 2. India, the reigning champions, will begin their title defence in the second ICC U19 Women's T20 World Cup against the West Indies in Malaysia, scheduled from January 18 to February 2, 2025.
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They are grouped alongside hosts Malaysia, West Indies, and Sri Lanka in Group A. India previously triumphed over England in the inaugural edition held in South Africa, and they aim to repeat their success in the upcoming tournament.