Two days remain till the first game of the ICC U19 Women’s T20 World Cup 2025, and the ICC is happy to provide the specifics of their broadcast plans.
The 41-match championship, which will take place over 15 days from January 18 to February 2, 2025, will feature 16 teams from around the globe and reveal the future stars of women’s cricket.
On January 18, there will be six matches to start the frenzy. England will play Ireland in Johor, while Pakistan will play the United States in Group B. In the Group C matches in Sarawak, New Zealand takes on South Africa, while Samoa faces Nigeria. Bangladesh plays Nepal at UKM YSD Oval in Selangor, while Australia faces Scotland in Group D.
ICC U19 Women’s T20 World Cup teams and groups
Group A: India, Malaysia, Sri Lanka, West Indies
Group B: England, Ireland, Pakistan, United States
Group C: New Zealand, Nigeria, Samoa, South Africa
Group D: Australia, Bangladesh, Nepal, Scotland
ICC U19 Women’s T20 World Cup Where to Watch
India: JioStar will stream all matches live on digital platforms, with the semi-finals and final also airing on Star Sports 2.
Pakistan: Ten Sports and PTV.
Bangladesh: Toffee
Sri Lanka: TV1, with ICC.tv also providing access.
United Kingdom and Northern Ireland: Sky Sports
Australia: Prime Video
New Zealand: Sky TV will air matches on both linear and digital platforms.
Sub-Saharan Africa: SuperSport
Caribbean, Latin America, and Brazil: ESPN will provide coverage via the Disney+ app.
USA and Canada: Willow TV
MENA region: E& will broadcast via CricLife W and StarzPlay.
Papua New Guinea: PNG Digicel will cover the tournament alongside ICC.tv.
All Other Territories: Fans can access free live coverage via the ICC.tv app.
All games will have live coverage, which will include pre-game build-ups, innings interval shows, and post-match wrap-ups to provide a thorough account of the action on the field.
In order to provide top-notch coverage throughout the competition, the production will use an 11-camera setup for the Group and Super 6 stages, with a 14-camera setup for the semi-finals and final.
Beginning with the Super 6 stage, the coverage will introduce iHawk, a state-of-the-art lightweight ball-tracking system that uses umpires’ bodies to mount mini cameras and other high-frame-rate cameras to create ball-tracking data. This data will be displayed live on-air to improve the viewing experience. The purpose of this technology is to improve the broadcast production; it will not be included into any umpire decision-making procedures.
In addition to some younger talent, the tournament’s commentary team consists of a combination of seasoned commentators and former players. Isobel Joyce, Julia Price, Stacy-Ann King, and Marina Iqbal will offer their invaluable insights, having personally experienced the excitement of competing in World Cups. Alongside them are well-known broadcasters Raunak Kapoor, Jon Kent, Georgie Heath, Philasande Sixaba, Ben Jones, and Kass Naidoo, HD Ackerman, Ed Rainsford, and Charles Dagnall.
For the knockout stages, Ian Bishop’s legendary voice will round out the lineup, adding his knowledge and gravity to the tournament’s closing moments.
Julia Price: “The U19 Women’s T20 World Cup is a game-changer for women’s cricket—a valuable learning ground for players and a chance for us to witness the best of the next generation. The first edition in South Africa was a fantastic start, and I’m sure we’ll see more thrilling cricket in Malaysia. I’m excited to join the commentary team and be part of the action.”
Stacy-Ann King: “I’m thrilled to commentate at the second edition of the U19 Women’s T20 World Cup, a stage to unearth and showcase the best young talent from around the world. This is a unique opportunity to introduce future stars to global audiences. I have seen the landscape change very rapidly for the women’s game in the last few years, and I am excited for this edition. I wish all the players the very best and hope they enjoy every moment on the field. This is your time!”
Charles Dagnall: “I’m excited for the U19 Women’s T20 World Cup, a tournament that offers young players a fantastic chance to shine on a global stage. It’s a privilege to commentate on these rising stars and chronicle their journey towards full international honours as many have done since the inaugural event two years ago. I look forward to an exciting time behind the microphone.”
Marina Iqbal: “It’s great to return as a commentator for the U19 Women’s T20 World Cup, alongside familiar faces from the last edition. I had a wonderful experience in South Africa and expect another exciting tournament in Malaysia. My advice to the players is to seize every opportunity—this is a perfect platform to experience international cricket and grow as they progress in their careers.”
ICC U19 Women’s T20 World Cup 2025 Schedule
Dates | Match | Time | Stage | Venue |
January 18, Saturday | Australia vs Scotland | 8:00 AM | Group D | YSD-UKM Cricket Oval, Bangi |
January 18, Saturday | England vs Ireland | 8:00 AM | Group B | Johor Cricket Academy Oval, Johor |
January 18, Saturday | Samoa vs Nigeria | 8:00 AM | Group C | Borneo Cricket Ground, Sarawak |
January 18, Saturday | Bangladesh vs Nepal | 12:00 PM | Group D | YSD-UKM Cricket Oval, Bangi |
January 18, Saturday | Pakistan vs United States | 12:00 PM | Group B | Johor Cricket Academy Oval, Johor |
January 18, Saturday | New Zealand vs South Africa | 12:00 PM | Group C | Borneo Cricket Ground, Sarawak |
January 19, Sunday | Sri Lanka vs Malaysia | 8:00 AM | Group A | Bayuemas Oval, Kuala Lumpur |
January 19, Sunday | India vs West Indies | 12:00 PM | Group A | Bayuemas Oval, Kuala Lumpur |
January 20, Monday | Australia vs Bangladesh | 8:00 AM | Group D | YSD-UKM Cricket Oval, Bangi |
January 20, Monday | Ireland vs United States | 8:00 AM | Group B | Johor Cricket Academy Oval, Johor |
January 20, Monday | New Zealand vs Nigeria | 8:00 AM | Group C | Borneo Cricket Ground, Sarawak |
January 20, Monday | Scotland vs Nepal | 12:00 PM | Group D | YSD-UKM Cricket Oval, Bangi |
January 20, Monday | England vs Pakistan | 12:00 PM | Group B | Johor Cricket Academy Oval, Johor |
January 20, Monday | South Africa vs Samoa | 12:00 PM | Group C | Borneo Cricket Ground, Sarawak |
January 21, Tuesday | West Indies vs Sri Lanka | 8:00 AM | Group A | Bayuemas Oval, Kuala Lumpur |
January 21, Tuesday | India vs Malaysia | 12:00 PM | Group A | Bayuemas Oval, Kuala Lumpur |
January 22, Wednesday | Bangladesh vs Scotland | 8:00 AM | Group D | YSD-UKM Cricket Oval, Bangi |
January 22, Wednesday | England vs United States | 8:00 AM | Group B | Johor Cricket Academy Oval, Johor |
January 22, Wednesday | New Zealand vs Samoa | 8:00 AM | Group C | Borneo Cricket Ground, Sarawak |
January 22, Wednesday | Australia vs Nepal | 12:00 PM | Group D | YSD-UKM Cricket Oval, Bangi |
January 22, Wednesday | Pakistan vs Ireland | 12:00 PM | Group B | Johor Cricket Academy Oval, Johor |
January 22, Wednesday | South Africa vs Nigeria | 12:00 PM | Group C | Borneo Cricket Ground, Sarawak |
January 23, Thursday | Malaysia vs West Indies | 8:00 AM | Group A | Bayuemas Oval, Kuala Lumpur |
January 23, Thursday | India vs Sri Lanka | 12:00 PM | Group A | Bayuemas Oval, Kuala Lumpur |
January 24, Friday | B4 vs C4 | 8:00 AM | Super Six League | Johor Cricket Academy Oval, Johor |
January 24, Friday | A4 vs D4 | 12:00 PM | Super Six League | Johor Cricket Academy Oval, Johor |
January 25, Saturday | B2 vs C3 | 8:00 AM | Super Six League | YSD-UKM Cricket Oval, Bangi |
January 25, Saturday | B1 vs C2 | 8:00 AM | Super Six League | Borneo Cricket Ground, Sarawak |
January 25, Saturday | D1 vs A3 | 12:00 PM | Super Six League | YSD-UKM Cricket Oval, Bangi |
January 25, Saturday | C1 vs B3 | 12:00 PM | Super Six League | Borneo Cricket Ground, Sarawak |
January 26, Sunday | A2 vs D3 | 8:00 AM | Super Six League | Bayuemas Oval, Kuala Lumpur |
January 26, Sunday | A1 vs D2 | 12:00 PM | Super Six League | Borneo Cricket Ground, Sarawak |
January 28, Tuesday | D2 vs A3 | 8:00 AM | Super Six League | Bayuemas Oval, Kuala Lumpur |
January 28, Tuesday | C1 vs B2 | 8:00 AM | Super Six League | Borneo Cricket Ground, Sarawak |
January 28, Tuesday | A1 vs D3 | 12:00 PM | Super Six League | Bayuemas Oval, Kuala Lumpur |
January 29, Wednesday | C2 vs B3 | 8:00 AM | Super Six League | YSD-UKM Cricket Oval, Bangi |
January 29, Wednesday | D1 vs A2 | 12:00 PM | Super Six League | YSD-UKM Cricket Oval, Bangi |
January 31, Friday | TBD | 8:00 AM | Semi-final 1 | Bayuemas Oval, Kuala Lumpur |
January 31, Friday | TBD | 12:00 PM | Semi-final 2 | Bayuemas Oval, Kuala Lumpur |
February 2, Sunday | TBD | 12:00 PM | Final | Bayuemas Oval, Kuala Lumpur |