India reveal squad for the upcoming U19 Women’s T20 World Cup
Niki Prasad leads the 15-member unit for the tournament in Malaysia from January 18 to February 2, 2025.
India have named their outfit for the U19 Women’s T20 World Cup 2025.
The Asian side are the defending champions of the event, having won the inaugural edition under the leadership of Shafali Verma in 2023 in South Africa.
Niki Prasad leads the side, while Sanika Chalke is her deputy. Kamalini G, and Bhavika Ahire are the named wicket-keepers in the squad.
Three standby players have also been selected.
Recently, India participated in the Women's U19 T20 Asia Cup, and won the tournament after defeating Bangladesh by 41 runs in the final. G Trisha (159 runs) and Aayushi Shukla (10 wickets) were the respective leaders in the runs and wickets tally for the tournament. The duo are also a part of the U19 T20 World Cup squad.
Glimpses from India's triumph in 2023
Squad: Niki Prasad (Captain), Sanika Chalke (Vice-captain), G Trisha, Kamalini G (WK), Bhavika Ahire (WK), Ishwari Awasare, Mithila Vinod, Joshitha VJ, Sonam Yadav, Parunika Sisodiya, Kesari Drithi, Aayushi Shukla, Anandita Kishor, MD Shabnam, Vaishnavi S
Standby players: Nandhana S, Ira J, Anadi T
16 teams will participate in the U19 T20 World Cup 2025, and will be divided into four groups. India are placed in Group A along with Malaysia, Sri Lanka and West Indies.
Bayuemas Oval in Kuala Lumpur will host India’s group stage matches. They begin their campaign on January 19 against West Indies.