Australia to host U19 women’s tri-series in April
Source:Cricket Australia – CA Multicultural Media (eLanka)
Australia will host England and Sri Lanka in a nine match U19 Women’s Tri-Series in Brisbane and the Gold Coast from April 6-18, featuring both 50-over and T20 fixtures as part of Australia’s commitment to developing the next generation of women’s cricketers.
Western Australia’s Tegan Williamson will lead Australia U19 Women’s in the series while Emily Powell (NSW) and Ayaka Stafford (QLD) has also joined the leadership group. Both were part of Australia’s most recent U19 tour to Sri Lanka.
Tegan Williamson represented Australia at the last ICC U19 Women’s T20 World Cup.
The series marks Meg Lanning’s first tour as Development Coach, where she will support the group as a mentor and work alongside Head Coach Kristen Beams who leads the national pathways program.
Across the tri-series, all three nations will compete in a mix of 50-over and T20 matches hosted at Ian Healy Oval Brisbane and Bill Pippen Oval Gold Coast, providing emerging players with vital international match experience.
Sonya Thompson, Cricket Australia Head of National Development, said:
“This multi-format tri-series provides a terrific opportunity for our young group to learn, grow and test themselves in a competitive environment.
“Hosting England and Sri Lanka give our players exposure to different playing situations and match conditions, which is a huge part of their development on and off the field.
“The series forms part of our long-term commitment to strengthening women’s pathways and preparing players for future ICC U19 and senior international opportunities.”
Australia U19 Women’s Squad:
Tegan Williamson (captain) (WA/Wanneroo Districts Cricket Club)
Alyssa Dermody (WA/Perth Cricket Club)
Aurora Mavros (NSW/Campbelltown Camden District Cricket Club)
Ava Drury (NSW/Northern District Cricket Club)
Ayaka Stafford (QLD/Western Suburbs District Cricket Club)
Ayla Johnson (QLD/Valley District Cricket Club)
Chelsea Sonter (QLD/Western Suburbs District Cricket Club)
Emily Powell (NSW/Sydney Cricket Club)
Eva Baird (VIC/Prahran Cricket Club)
Filippa Suesee (QLD/Western Suburbs District Cricket Club)
Indira Panelli (SA/Kensington District Cricket Club)
Ira Aery (VIC/Essendon Maribyrnong Park Ladies Cricket Club)
Mia Barwick (TAS/North Hobart Cricket Club)
Shiloh Julien (NSW/Parramatta Women’s Grade Cricket Club)
U19 Women’s Tri-Series:
50-Over Fixtures:
6 April – Australia U19 v England U19 at Ian Healy Oval, Brisbane
7 April – Sri Lanka U19 v England U19 at Ian Healy Oval, Brisbane
8 April – Australia U19 v Sri Lanka U19 at Ian Healy Oval, Brisbane
T20 Fixtures:
11 April – Australia U19 v England U19 at Bill Pippen Oval, Gold Coast
12 April – Sri Lanka U19 v England U19 at Bill Pippen Oval, Gold Coast
13 April – Australia U19 v Sri Lanka U19 at Bill Pippen Oval, Gold Coast
15 April – Australia U19 v England U19 at Ian Healy Oval, Brisbane
17 April – England U19 v Sri Lanka U19 at Ian Healy Oval, Brisbane
18 April – Australia U19 v Sri Lanka U19 at Ian Healy Oval, Brisbane
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