Nepal suffered their second consecutive defeat in the ICC U-19 Women’s T20 World Cup as Scotland edged past them by one wicket in a tense encounter at YSD-UKM Cricket Oval, Bangi, Malaysia, on Monday.

Seventeen years after they last hosted a global tournament - the men's Under-19 World Cup - Malaysia is set to host the 2025 edition of the women's Under-19 T20 World Cup. Here's all you need to know about the tournament starting January 18.

Nigeria have defeated New Zealand in a thrilling encounter in the ongoing U19 Women's T20 World Cup in Malaysia. This loss has almost knocked the young white ferns out of the tournament as they have lost both their games and are left to face Samoa Women only.

Nepal are batting first against Scotland in their second match of the ICC U-19 Women’s T20 World Cup at the UKM Oval Cricket Ground, Malaysia on Monday. Captain Puja Mahato won the toss and elected to bat first. Both teams are looking to secure their first victory in the tournament after losing their opening matches.

Australia opened their Under-19 Women's T20 World Cup with a dominating nine-wicket win over Scotland in the Group D game in Bangi, Malaysia. Fast bowler Caoimhe Bray starred with figures of 3 for 1 in 3.

Nigeria may have already pulled off the greatest cricketing upset of the year as they beat New Zealand in a group match between the two sides in the Women's U19 World Cup on Monday. In a match that was reduced to 13 overs a side due to rain in Kuching,

India begin title defense with strong win. (Photo Source: Twitter/ICC) Reigning champions India got the defence of their trophy off to the perfect start with a nine-wicket victory over West Indies. India were ruthless with the ball and in the field before chasing down their target of 45 inside the powerplay.

India began their U19 Women’s World Cup 2025 campaign with a dominant win over the West Indies, chasing down 44 runs in just 4.2 overs.

The South Africa U19 Women started their World Cup campaign on a winning note after beating New Zealand by 22 runs in Malaysia in a game that was reduced to 11 overs per side due to rain.

Caoimhe Bray shone on her debut as Australia defeated Scotland on the opening day in Malaysia. England’s batters impressed but their bowlers were unable to go far in their search for victory over Ireland with the match abandoned due to rain after 3.