The ICC Women’s Under-19 World Cup has finally ended and Team India has been crowned the new world champion. India and England were the two teams that made it to the final, and on January 29, 2023, both teams successfully contested for the trophy.
The Under-19 Women’s Indian Team made history in South Africa by winning the ICC Women’s U-19 T20 World Cup for the first time. Team India put on a fantastic performance, and they gave the English team a tough time.
In the final, Shafali Verma and her team of courageous souls left England reeling after bowling them out for a pitiful 68 and then chasing the target down in 14 overs while only losing three wickets.
The International Cricket Council has started the ICC Under-19 women’s T20 world cup 2023. The first ever ICC Under 19 Women’s Cricket World Cup is being held in South Africa from the 14th to the 29th of January. A total of 16 teams will be participating in the tournament.
As teams first participated in warm-up matches between January 9 and January 11 in the cities of Johannesburg and Tshwane. The teams arrived in South Africa in the first few days of the new year’s week.
The historic U19 Women’s T20 World Cup 2023, is took place in Benoni and Potchefstroom in South Africa. The teams played 41 games, over the course of 15 days.
Highlights:
- The Under 19 Indian Women’s team won the inaugural ICC Under 19 T20 World Cup 2023 on 29th January.
- This is the first time when Indian Women’s Cricket Team won the World Cup Trophy.
- India defeated England by 7 Wickets.
- In a dominant bowling display by India, captain Shafali Verma, left-arm spinners Mannat Kashyap and Sonam Yadav each claimed a wicket.
- Grace Scrivens, the captain of England and a superb all-around player, has been crowned Tournament Player of the Year.
Women’s U19 T20 World Cup Final Schedule
The ICC Women’s U19 T20 World Cup Began on January 14, with most matches beginning between 1:30 p.m. (IST) and 5:15 p.m. (IST). Both the semifinals played on the same day on January 27th, 2023, and the final was held on January 29th, 2023.
The first semi-final was played between India and New Zealand at JB Marks Oval stadium. Team India performed exceptionally well in the semi-final and won the match by 8 wickets. The second semi-final was played between England and Australia at JB Marks Oval. England won the semi-final 3 Runs.
On 29th January at JB Marks Oval stadium, the under 19 T20 World Cup final match was between Team India and England. Team India won the final with 7 Wickets.
| Date | Match | Venue | Time |
| 29-Jan-2023 | IND vs ENG (Final) (IND won by 7 Wickets) | JB Marks Oval | 5:15 pm |
| 27-Jan-2023 | ENG vs AUS (Semi Final 2) (ENG won by 3 Runs) | JB Marks Oval | 5:15 pm |
| 27-Jan-2023 | IND vs NZ (Semi-final 1) (IND won by 8 Wickets) | JB Marks Oval | 1:30 pm |
Groups For ICC Women’s Under 19 T20 World Cup 2023
Four groups were created from the 16 teams, which included 11 full ICC members and 5 associate teams. The top three clubs from each group will move on to the Super Six League round, where Group A teams will battle against Group D teams and Group B teams will face off against Group C teams.
Group A: Australia, Bangladesh, United States of America, Sri Lanka
Group B: England, Pakistan, Rwanda, Zimbabwe
Group C: Indonesia, Ireland, New Zealand, West Indies
Group D: Scotland, South Africa, India, United Arab Emirates
Women’s U19 T20 World Cup 2023 Schedule, Date & Time
| DATE | MATCH | VENUE | Time (IST) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 14-Jan-2023 | Australia vs Bangladesh (BAN won by 7 Wickets) United Arab Emirates vs Scotland (UAE won by 6 Wickets) | Willowmoore Park Willowmoore Park B | 1:30 pm |
| 14-Jan-2023 | South Africa vs India (IND won by 7 Wickets) Sri Lanka vs United States of America (LK won by 7 Wickets) | Willowmoore Park Willowmoore Park B | 5:15 pm |
| 15-Jan-2023 | Pakistan vs Rwanda (PAK won by 8 Wickets) West Indies vs Ireland (WI won by 7 Runs) | JB Marks Oval NW University Oval | 1:30 pm |
| 15-Jan-2023 | England vs Zimbabwe (ENG won by 176 Runs) New Zealand vs Indonesia (NZ won by 10 Wickets) | JB Marks Oval NW University Oval | 5:15 pm |
| 16-Jan-2023 | India vs United Arab Emirates (IND won by 122 Runs) Sri Lanka vs Bangladesh (BAN won by 10 Runs) | WillowmoorePark Willowmoore Park B | 1:30 pm |
| 16-Jan-2023 | South Africa vs Scotland (SA won by 10 Runs) Australia vs United States of America (AUS won by 10 Wickets) | Willowmoore Park Willowmoore Park B | 5:15 pm |
| 17-Jan-2023 | New Zealand vs Ireland (NZ won by 9 Wickets) Zimbabwe vs Rwanda (RWA won by 39 Runs) | JB Marks Oval NW University Oval | 1:30 pm |
| 17-Jan-2023 | England vs Pakistan (ENG won by 53 Runs) West Indies vs Indonesia (WI won by 77 Runs) | JB Marks Oval NW University Oval | 5:15 pm |
| 18-Jan-2023 | Australia vs Sri Lanka (AUS won by 108 Runs) Bangladesh vs United States of America (BAN won by 5 wickets) | Willowmoore Park Willowmoore Park B | 1:30 pm |
| 18-Jan-2023 | South Africa vs United Arab Emirates (SA won by 45 Runs) India vs Scotland (IND won by 85 Runs) | Willowmoore Park Willowmoore Park B | 5:15 pm |
| 19-Jan-2023 | Ireland vs Indonesia (IRE won by 49 Runs) England vs Rwanda (ENG won by 138 Runs) | JB Marks Oval NW University Oval | 1:30 pm |
| 19-Jan-2023 | New Zealand vs West Indies (NZ won by 10 Wickets) Zimbabwe vs Pakistan (PAK won by 10 Wickets) | JB Marks Oval NW University Oval | 5:15 pm |
| 20-Jan-2023 | United States of America vs Scotland (SCT won by 5 Wickets) Zimbabwe vs Indonesia (ID won by 3 Wickets) | Willowmoore Park Willowmoore Park B | 1: 30 pm 5:15 pm |
| 21-Jan-2023 | Ireland vs England (ENG won by 121 Runs) Bangaladesh vs South Africa (SA won by 5 Wickets) | NW University Oval JB Marks Oval | 1: 30 pm 5:15 pm |
| 21-Jan-2023 | Rwanda vs New Zealand (NZ won by 4 Wickets) India vs Australia (AUS won by 7 Wickets) | NW University Oval NW University Oval | 1: 30 pm 5:15 pm |
| 22-Jan-2023 | West Indies vs Rwanda (RWA won by 4 Wickets) India vs Sri Lanka (IND won by 7 Wickets) | NW University Oval JB Marks Oval | 5:15 pm 5:15 pm |
| 23-Jan-2023 | Pakistan vs Ireland (PAK won by 7 Wickets) UAE vs Australia (AUS won by 6 Wickets) | NW University Oval JB Marks Oval | 5:15 pm 5:15 pm |
| 24-Jan-2023 | South Africa vs Sri Lanka (SA won by 1Run) New Zealand vs Pakistan (NZ won by 103 Runs) | NW University Oval JB Marks Oval | 5:15 pm 5:15 pm |
| 25-Jan-2023 | UAE vs Bangladesh (BAN won by 5 Wickets) England vs West Indies (ENG won by 95 Runs) | NW University Oval JB Marks Oval | 5:15 pm 5:15 pm |
ICC Women’s Under 19 World Cup Captain
- Shafali Verma (India)
- Rhys McKenna (Australia)
- Amy Hunter (Ireland)
- Ashmini Munisar (West Indies)
- Katherine Fraser (Scotland)
- Oluhle Siyo (South Africa)
- Aroob Shah (Pakistan)
- Theertha Satish (UAE)
- Ni Luh Dewi (Indonesia)
- Disha Biswas (Bangladesh)
- Vishmi Gunaratne (Sri Lanka)
- Geetika Kodali (USA)
- Gisele Ishimwe (Rwanda)
- Kelis Ndhlovu (Zimbabwe)
- Grace Scrivens (England)
- Izzy Sharp (New Zealand)
Women’s U19 T20 World Cup 2023 Schedule/Venue For Team India
| Date | Match | Venue |
| 14-Jan-2023 | South Africa vs India | Willowmoore Park |
| 16-Jan-2023 | India vs United Arab Emirates | Willowmoore Park |
| 18-Jan-2023 | India vs Scotland | Willowmoore Park B |
| 21-Jan-2023 | India vs Australia | NW University Oval |
| 22-Jan-2023 | India vs Sri Lanka | JB Marks Oval |
| 27-Jan-2023 | India vs New Zealand (Semi-final 1) | JB Marks Oval |
| 29-Jan-2023 | India vs England (FINAL) | JB Marks Oval |
India’s ICC Women’s Under 19 World Cup Players List
Shafali Verma, Shweta Sehrawat, Richa Ghosh, Sonia Mehdiya, Hurley Gala, Hrishita Basu, Sonam Yadav, Parshavi Chopra, Titas Sadhu, Falak Naz, Shabnam MD, G Trisha, Soumya Tiwari, Mannat Kashyap, Archana Devi.
Players on standby: Shikha, Najla CMC, Yashashree.
ICC Women’s Under 19 World Cup: Australia Squad
Ella Wilson, Chloe Ainsworth, Jade Allen, Charis Bekker, Paris Bowdler, Maggie Clark, Sianna Ginger, Lucy Hamilton, Ella Hayward, Eleanor Larosa, Milly Illingworth, Claire Moore, and Rhys McKenna.
ICC Women’s Under 19 World Cup: Bangladesh Squad
Disha Biswas (captain), Shorna Akter (vice captain), Rabeya, Marufa Akter, Dilara Akter, Misty Rany Saha, Reya Akter Shika, Sumaiya Akter, Afia Humaira Anam Prottasha, Mst Unnoti Akter, Mst Dipa Khatun, Leky Chakma, Asrafi Yeasmin Arthy, Jannatul Maoua, Mst Eva. Stand by: Suborna Kormakar, Nishita Akter Nishi, Mst Rabaya Khatun, Juairiya Ferdous.
ICC Women’s Under 19 World Cup: Sri Lanka Squad
Vishmi Gunaratne, Dahami Sanethma, Umaya Rathnayake, Rashmi Nethranjalee, Rashmika Sewwandi, Dewmi Vihanga, Manudi Nanayakkara, Sumudu Nisansala, Pamoda Shaini, Vidushika Perera, Dulanga Dissanayake, Rishmi Sanjana, Nethmi Senarathne, Harini Perera, Vihara Sewwandi.
ICC Women’s Under 19 World Cup: USA Squad
Ritu Singh, Sai Tanmayi Eyyunni, Snigdha Paul, Suhani Thadani, Taranum Chopra, Geetika Kodali, Anika Kolan, Aditi Chudasama, Bhumika Bhadriraju, Disha Dhingra, Jivana Aras, Laasya Mullapudi, Pooja Ganesh, Pooja Shah.
Players on standby: Tya Gonsalves, Lisa Ramjit, Kasturi Vedantham, Chetnaa Prasad, and Mitali Patwardhan.
ICC Women’s Under 19 World Cup: England Squad
Ryana MacDonald-Gay, Niamh Holland, Liberty Heap, Hannah Baker, Josie Groves, Ellie Anderson, Lizzie Scott, Grace Scrivens, Charis Pavely, Davina Perrin, Emma Marlow Seren Smale, Alexa Stonehouse, Sophia Smale, and Maddie Ward.
Players on standby: Mary Taylor, Bethan Miles, Emily Churms, Charlotte Lambert, and Bethan Miles.
ICC Women’s Under 19 World Cup: Pakistan Squad
Shawaal Zulfiqar, Warda Yousaf, Zaib-un-Nisa, Zamina Tahir, Haleema Azeem Dar, Eyman Fatima, Haniah Ahmer, Laiba Nasir, Mahnoor Aftab, Aroob Shah (c), Aliza Khan, Anosha Nasir, and Areesha Noor.
Players on standby: Dina Razvi, Muskan Abid, Aqsa Yousaf, Tahzeeb Shah and Maham Anees.
ICC Women’s Under 19 World Cup: Rwanda Squad
Henriette Isimbi, Marie Jose Tumukunde, Giovannis Uwase, Sharila Niyomuhoza, Sylvia Usabyimana, Belyse Murekatete, Cynthia Uwera, Henriette Therese Ishimwe, Divine Gihozo Ishimwe, Merveille Uwase, Cesarie Muragajimana, Rosine Uwera, and Zurafat Ishimwe.
ICC Women’s Under 19 World Cup: Zimbawe Squad
Kelis Ndhlovu (captain), Kelly Ndiraya, Kay Ndiraya, Adel Zimunhu, Natasha Mutomba, Vimbai Mutungwindu, Danielle Meikle, Tawananyasha Marumani, Michelle Mavunga, Olinda Chare, Kudzai Chigora, Betty Mangachena, Chipo Moyo, Faith Ndhlalambi, Rukudzo Mwakayeni.
ICC Women’s Under 19 World Cup: Indonesia Squad
Wesikaratna Dewi (captain), Thersiana Penu Weo (vice captain), Ni Kadek Ariani, Yessny Djahilepang, Sang Ayu Puspita Dewi, Lie Qiao, I Gusti Pratiwi, Ni Kadek Murtiari, Ni Putu Cantika, Ni Kadek Dwi Indriyani, Desi Wulandari, Ni Made Suarniasih, Gusti Ayu Ratna Ulansari, Dewa Ayu Sasrikayoni, Kadek Ayu Kurniartini.
ICC Women’s Under 19 World Cup: Ireland Squad
Amy Hunter, Siúin Wood, Aimee Maguire, Georgina Dempsey, Ellie McGee, Abbi Harrison, Jennifer Jackson, Joanna Loughran, Niamh MacNulty, Zara Craig, Kia McCartney, Rebecca Gough, Julie McNally, Freya Sargent, and Annabel Squires.
Players on standby: Aoife Fisher, Alice Walsh
ICC Women’s Under 19 World Cup: New Zealand Squad
Amy Hunter, Siúin Wood, Aimee Maguire, Georgina Dempsey, Ellie McGee, Abbi Harrison, Jennifer Jackson, Joanna Loughran, Niamh MacNulty, Zara Craig, Kia McCartney, Rebecca Gough, Julie McNally, Freya Sargent, and Annabel Squires.
Players on standby: Aoife Fisher, Alice Walsh
ICC Women’s Under 19 World Cup: West Indies Squad
Ashmini Munisar, Shalini Samaroo, Jahzara Claxton, Naijanni Cumberbatch, Earnisha Fontaine, Realanna Grimmond, Trishan Holder, Zaida James, Djenaba Joseph, Asabi Callendar, Shunelle Sawh, Lena Scott, Jannillea Glasgow, Abini St Jean and K D Jazz Mitchell.
ICC Women’s Under 19 World Cup: Scotland Squad
Katherine Fraser, Ailsa Lister, Molly Barbour-Smith, Olivia Bell, Darcey Carter, Maryam Faisal, Maisie Maceira, Orla Montgomery, Niamh Muir, Molly Paton, Niamh Robertson-Jack, Nayma Sheikh, Anne Sturgess, Emily Tucker, and Emma Walsingham.
ICC Women’s Under 19 World Cup: South Africa Squad
Elandri Janse Van Rensburg, Simone Lourens, Jemma Botha, Jenna Evans, Madison Landsman, Oluhle Siyo, Kayla Reyneke, Karabo Meso, Miane Smit, Ayanda Hlubi, Seshnie Naidu, Refilwe Moncho, Mona Lisa Legodi, Nthabiseng Nini, and Anica Swart Jemma Botha.
Players on standby: Caitlin Wyngaard and Diara Ramlakan
ICC Women’s Under 19 World Cup: UAE Squad
Theertha Satish, Lavanya Keny, Sanchin Singh, Mahika Gaur, Avni Sunil Patil, Archana Supriya, Rishitha Rajith, Geethika Jyothis, Sanjana Ramesh, Ishitha Zahra, Vaishnave Mahesh, Samaira Dharnidharka, Rinitha Rajith, Induja Nandakumar, Siya Gokhale.
Where to Watch ICC Women’s Under 19 World Cup 2023
People from India, Sri Lanka, Maldives, Nepal, and Bhutan can watch the ICC Women’s Under 19 World Cup on Star Sports Network. Also the live streaming of ICC Women’s Under 19 World Cup 2023 will be done online on Disney Plus Hotstar.
ICC Women’s Under 19 World Cup 2023 FAQs
Ans. Team India won the ICC Under 19 World Cup 2023.
Ans. The ICC Women’s U19 T20 World Cup final held on January 29, 2023.
Ans. A total of 16 teams from all around the world are participated in ICC Women’s Under 19 World Cup 2023.
Ans. Shafali Verma was leading the Indian Squad at Under 19 World Cup 2023.