ACC Unveils Women's Under-19 T20 Asia Cup Tournament

Following the success of the inaugural Women's Under-19 T20 World Cup last year, the Asian Cricket Council has exciting news for women's junior cricket. A new tournament, the Women's Under-19 T20 Asia Cup, will now be a regular fixture on the calendar. The tournament is designed to provide Asian teams with valuable preparation opportunities for the Under-19 World Cup, and will be held every two years. This addition to the women's cricket calendar is sure to attract attention and showcase the talent of young aspiring cricketers in the region.

The ACC announced the launch of the tournament during its executive board meeting in Kuala Lumpur on Wednesday.

ESPNcricinfo has learned that the ACC plans to conduct the inaugural edition of the tournament in mid-December 2024, leading into the Under-19 T20 World Cup that is scheduled to take place in Malaysia in January-February 2025. It is not yet clear what the venue of the 2024 Asia Cup will be, and how many teams will take part.

"Today marks a pivotal moment for cricket in Asia," ACC president Jay Shah said. "The introduction of the Women's U-19 Asia Cup is a monumental achievement, providing a much-needed platform for young women cricketers to develop their skills and showcase their talent.

"This initiative strengthens the future of women's cricket in Asia, and we are proud of the lasting impact these decisions will have, not only within our member nations but across the global cricketing community."