The England national team is scheduled to begin its campaign in the tournament Women's Under-19 T20 World Cup 2025scheduled to start on January 18 in Malaysia. As the excitement builds, cricket fans are looking forward to seeing how England's young stars perform in the tournament. After finishing runners-up in the inaugural Women's Under-19 T20 World Cup in 2023, where they lost to… India With seven wickets to spare, England are determined to go one step further this time.
Malaysia is hosting a historic event
Malaysia is making history by hosting its first major cricket event since the Men's Under-19 Cricket World Cup in 2008. This edition of the Women's Under-19 T20 World Cup will feature 16 teams divided into four groups for the group stage. Over the course of 16 days, teams will compete in 41 matches, promising cricketing fun for fans around the world.
England are placed in, and compete against, Group B Ireland, Pakistanand USA. The group promises exciting competitions as teams bring their unique styles to the Malaysian courts. with Chris Guest As a head coach and former England international Beth Morgan As assistant coach, England's preparations were meticulous. The team will need to adapt to Malaysia's conditions while remaining competitive.
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5 England players to watch out for in the Women's Under-19 T20 World Cup 2025
1. Abe Norgrove – Captain Awesome
Abbey Norgrovethe Hampshire prodigy, leads the team as captain. A right-handed, right-arm batsman, Norgrove's all-round skills and tactical acumen make her a pivotal figure in the team. In 28 T20 matches, she scored 487 runs, including three half-centuries, and took 12 wickets. Her leadership on and off the field will be instrumental in guiding England through the tournament.
2. Jemima Spence – The goalkeeper with quick reflexes
Jemima Spencea wicket-keeper-batsman from Kent, is known for her exceptional reflexes behind the stumps. She is a reliable middle-order hitter who can finish games with a strong batting average. Spence's ability to combine her brilliance as a wicket-keeper with consistent batting makes her an important asset for England.
3. Davina Perrin- Aggressive hitter
Warwickshire Davina Perrin He is a dynamic right-handed batsman who brings flair and aggression to England's batting line-up. Known for her fearless style, she played 38 T20 matches, scoring 646 runs with three half-centuries. Perine's ability to take on the bowlers and her experience in the inaugural ICC Women's Under-19 T20 World Cup in 2023 will be invaluable.
4. Amrutha Sorenkumar- The Universal Sensation
Another Warwickshire talent, Amurutha SorenkumarHe is a promising all-round batsman. A right-handed batsman and right-arm medium-fast bowler, she has impressed in her short career, scoring 196 runs and taking three wickets in 11 T20 matches. Sorenkumar's ability to contribute with both bat and ball adds depth to the England squad.
5. Katie Jones- The finisher behind the stumps
Katie Jones He is a right-handed batsman and an exceptional wicket-keeper. Known for her thunderous performances, Jones played 17 T20 matches, scoring 178 runs. Her potential as a finisher, coupled with her wicket-keeping prowess, makes her one to watch in this tournament.
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This article was first published in WomenCricket.comA Cricket times a company.
