ICC U19 Women’s T20 World Cup 2025: Schedule, Live Streaming, Broadcasters & All you need to know

With the opening match of the ICC U19 Women’s T20 World Cup 2025 just two days away, the ICC is pleased to announce the details of its broadcast arrangements.

Sixteen teams from around the world will take part in the 41-match event where the future stars of women’s cricket will announce themselves over 15 days of competition from 18 January to 2 February 2025.

The excitement begins with six matches on 18 January. In Johor, England take on Ireland and Pakistan go up against USA in Group B. Samoa face Nigeria, while New Zealand go up against South Africa in the Group C clashes at Sarawak. In Group D, Australia go head-to-head against Scotland and Bangladesh take on Nepal at UKM YSD Oval in Selangor.

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.

There will be live coverage of all matches including a pre-game build-up, an innings interval show, and a post-match wrap-up, ensuring comprehensive storytelling around the action on the field.

The production will feature an 11-camera set-up during the Group and Super 6 stages, which will be upgraded to a 14-camera specification for the semi-finals and final, delivering high-quality coverage throughout the tournament.

Starting from the Super 6 stage, the coverage will debut iHawk, a cutting-edge lightweight ball-tracking system that utilizes body-mounted mini cameras on umpires along with other high-frame-rate cameras to generate ball-tracking data, which will be visualized live on-air to enhance the viewer experience. This technology is being used to enhance the broadcast production and will not form part of any umpire decision-making processes.

The commentary team for the tournament brings together a mix of seasoned broadcasters and former players, along with some younger talent. Julia Price, Stacy-Ann King, Isobel Joyce, and Marina Iqbal will share their invaluable perspectives, having experienced the thrill of competing in World Cups themselves. Joining them are renowned broadcasters Kass Naidoo, HD Ackerman, Ed Rainsford and Charles Dagnall, alongside Raunak Kapoor, Jon Kent, Georgie Heath, Philasande Sixaba, and Ben Jones.

To complete the lineup, the iconic voice of Ian Bishop will join the team for the knockout stages, lending his expertise and gravitas to the final moments of the tournament.

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.”

With its high-quality production, innovative technology, and expert commentary, the ICC’s coverage of the ICC U19 Women’s T20 World Cup 2025 aims to provide an engaging and memorable experience for cricket fans around the world.

ICC U19 Women’s T20 World Cup 2025 Schedule