Scotland names 15-man squad for ICC Women’s Under-19 T20 World Cup 2025

The eagerly awaited ICC Women’s Under-19 T20 World Cup 2025 is all set to enthrall cricket enthusiasts across the world as its second edition unfolds malaysia from 18 January to 2 February 2025. A premier event for emerging cricketing talent, this tournament provides a platform for the brightest young players to shine on the world stage. Indiathe current champions, will aim to retain their title, after having triumphed in the inaugural edition held in south africa in 2023.

A total of 16 teams will compete in 41 matches over 16 action-packed days, divided into four groups for the opening phase. The stakes are high as the participating nations compete for supremacy and the coveted trophy, cementing their names in the annals of women’s cricket history.

Structure of the tournament and distribution of groups

The group stage of the tournament promises intense competition, with the teams distributed as follows:

• Group A: India, Sri Lanka, West Indies and Malaysia
• Group B: England, Ireland, Pakistan and USA
• Group C: New Zealand, South Africa, Nigeria and Samoa
• Group D: Australia, Bangladesh, Nepal and Scotland

Each group is carefully balanced to encourage exciting contests between emerging cricketing nations and established powers. The format of the tournament ensures that the best performing teams progress to the elimination stageswhich culminated in a dramatic finish to crown the champions.

Scotland campaign: preparations and presentation of the template

As excitement builds, Scotland have revealed their squad for the tournament, marking their second successive appearance at the ICC Women’s Under-19 T20 World Cup. The team’s qualification through regional tournaments reflects their commitment to advancing women’s cricket on the international stage. theirs opening match against Australia on January 18 will be a crucial test of their preparation and determination.

Ahead of the global event, the Scottish team will embark on a pre-tournament camp Dubaiwhich includes rigorous training and warm-up matches. The camp aims to hone their skills and build team synergies before they leave for Malaysia on January 11. The Scotland team has a complete mix of experienced players and promising newcomers. Six players from the inaugural edition return to provide experience and leadership:

• Molly Barbour-Smith
• Nayma Sheikh
• Niamh Muir
• Emma Walsingham
• Maisie Maceira
• Kirsty McColl

These returning players will be instrumental in guiding new talent who bring fresh energy and a desire to make a mark.

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Coach Kari Carswell’s optimism and vision

Scotland U19 Women’s Head Coach Kari Carswell expressed enthusiasm for the squad’s selection and preparations. Highlighting the support of Heriot-Watt University, Carswell highlighted the importance of partnerships in strengthening women’s cricket.

“We are very grateful to Heriot-Watt University for their continued support of Scottish women’s cricket. Their role in helping our under-19 and senior women’s teams has been instrumental, and we look forward to connecting with their community in the campus in Malaysia.” Carswell said in a statement released by Cricket Scotland

Carswell also reflected on the composition of the team, praising the combination of experience and emerging talent. “It is exciting to finally announce our squad, which strikes a good balance between experienced players and new faces. Several players bring experience from the inaugural tournament in South Africa two years ago, while others enter with excellent form from recent national performances.”, he added.

The head coach further emphasized the well-rounded nature of the squad, particularly highlighting the variety in Scotland’s bowling and batting combinations.

“We’ve got all the bases covered, from seam and spin options to reliable top-order batsmen and lower-order impact players. This team is not just about this tournament, it’s about building a pipeline for the future of cricket of Scotland, with some players eligible for another under-19 cycle beyond this one.” Carswell concluded.

Scotland Squad for ICC Women’s U19 T20 World Cup 2025

Amelie Baldie, Molly Barbour-Smith, Gabriella Fontenla, Lucy Forrester Smith, Pippa Kelly, Maisie Maceira, Kirsty McColl, Niamh Muir, Charlotte Nevard, Mollie Parker, Nayma Sheikh, Rosie Speedy, Pippa Sproul, Jenna Stanton and Emma Walsingham.

Non-travel reservations: Georgia Birkinshaw, Teagan Broughton, Emily Duguid, Rebecca McCrossan, Ruth McKay and Sam Robson.

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