Ireland’s Under-19 Women’s T20 World Cup team will be captained by Amy Hunter

• Amy Hunter will head Cricket Ireland’s 15-member Under-19s Women’s T20 World Cup squad
• Amy became the youngest player to make an international ODI century
• Ireland, Indonesia, New Zealand, and the West Indies are in Group C

Amy Hunter will head Cricket Ireland’s 15-member Under-19s Women’s T20 World Cup squad in South Africa from January 14-29.

Amy became the youngest player to make an international ODI century in 2021 for Ireland women against Zimbabwe in Harare. She also toured Pakistan for the white-ball series.

“First, congrats to all the Irish players at the first Women’s U19 T20 World Cup. All participating will make lifelong memories. I recall my Under-19 World Cup experience fondly. I’m thrilled to head this skilled, dedicated team.” “These tournaments provide participants a taste of professional cricket. It’ll give them a taste of the intensity, game-pressure, and excitement of the main ICC Women’s T20 World Cup “Glenn Querl, Ireland U19 Women’s coach.

Ireland, Indonesia, New Zealand, and the West Indies are in Group C. (on January 15). The 16 teams in the event will play each team in their group once.

The top three teams in each group advance to the Super Six stage, when Group A plays two Group D opponents.

Group B qualifiers play two Group C qualifiers. The top two teams from each Super Six League advance to the semifinals, where the finalist is determined.

“The team spent October practising in Spain. The group includes dynamic all-rounders who can bat and bowl. Spin and seam are also promising.” “Amy Hunter and Georgina Dempsey, both with international caps, help balance out the youth. Ten of the 15-man roster will be available for the next World Cup, which is thrilling “querl

The team will head to Pretoria on January 1 for a training camp (during this week they will play unofficial warm-up fixtures against Zimbabwe and the UAE). Then come Pakistan and Namibia on January 9 and 11.

“Representing your country on the world stage is exciting. The Women’s U19 World Cup is a step forward for female athletes.” “Our programme has evolved in recent years regarding female involvement and domestic tournaments. Contracts and the senior performance squad’s rise under Ed Joyce will inspire these young players.” “Players from around the world should have a great time competing. This talented bunch will make us proud “Irish Talent Pathway Manager Albert van der Merwe.

Benoni and Potchefstroom will host the U19 Women’s T20 World Cup. Both cities hosted the 2020 U19 Men’s Cricket World Cup.

Amy Hunter (captain), Sioin Wood (VC), Zara Craig, Georgina Dempsey, Rebecca Gough, Abbi Harrison, Jennifer Jackson, Joanna Loughran, Niamh MacNulty, Aimee Maguire, Kia McCartney, Ellie McGee, Julie McNally, Freya Sargent, Annabel Squires.

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