New Zealand announce 15-man squad for 2025 Women’s Under-19 T20 World Cup; Tash Wakelin in the lead

New Zealand Cricket (NZC) has officially announced its 15-member roster for the ICC Women’s Under-19 T20 World Cup 2025which will be held in Malaysia. The team is made up of a mix of experienced players and new talent, aiming to make their mark on the world stage.

Tash Wakelin in charge of the White Ferns

Now Wakelinan off-spinning all-rounder from Northern Districts, has been named captain. Wakelin was the top player at the U19 National Tournament in December and previously represented New Zealand at the ICC U19 Women’s T20 World Cup in 2023. She is among the five players, along with K.ate Chandler, Louisa Kotkamp, ​​Emma McLeodi Kate Irwin — Returning to his second World Cup.

Auckland dominance in the squad

Seven players from Auckland Cricket’s under-19 national tournament-winning side have earned squad places. This includes Rishika Jaswala talented leg player who shared the Girls First XI ‘Most Valuable Player’ award with Emma McLeod in 2023 and won the award in 2024.

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Emotion of the coaching staff

Sara McGlashanthe NZC High Performance Coach, highlighted the importance of representing New Zealand as a career-defining achievement, noting that World Cups provide a unique platform for players to showcase their talents on the international stage. He praised the team for its combination of diverse skills, sportsmanship and desire to grow, expressing his confidence in their potential to achieve great success in the future.

“Representing New Zealand is an important moment in any career, and World Cups are rare opportunities to showcase your skills on the global stage. This team brings a mix of skill, athleticism and a willingness to learn, which the makes for a group full of potential for future success.” McGlashan said as quoted by NZC.

Preparation and programming

The squad will take part in a pre-departure camp in Wellington before meeting in Auckland on January 10. The next day he will leave for Malaysia. Ahead of the tournament, New Zealand will play two warm-up matches against the USA and the West Indies on January 13 and 15 respectively. The team will then compete in Group C, facing South Africa, Nigeria and Samoa in the group stage.

New Zealand squad for the 2025 U19 T20 World Cup

Tash Wakelin (captain), Elizabeth Buchanan, Kate Chandler, Sophie Court, Hannah Francis, Kate Irwin, Rishika Jaswal, Louisa Kotkamp, ​​​​​​​​Ayaan Lambat, Emma McLeod, Hannah O’Connor, Darcy-Rose Prasad, Anika Tauwhare, Anika Todd, Eve Wolland.

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This article was first published in WomenCricket.coma Cricket time company