Cricket Australia has announced its Under-19 squad for the Women’s Under-19 Tri-Series, which includes teams from New Zealand and Sri Lanka. The tournament will begin on September 19 in Brisbane, with the Australian team set to compete in both T20 and 50-over formats. Kristen Beams, a former Australian cricketer, will lead the team as head coach. The series features four T20 matches and two one-day games.
The squad boasts notable inclusions of players with Indian heritage: Ribya Syan, Samara Dulvin, and Hasrat Gill. Cricket Australia emphasized that their selection highlights the growing diversity within Australian cricket. “Their presence in the squad reflects the increasing multiculturalism of the sport and the significant role of players with Indian backgrounds,” stated Cricket Australia.
Australia will open the series against New Zealand on September 19 at the Alan Pettigrew Oval, with their second T20 match scheduled against Sri Lanka on September 22. Following these games, Australia will face both New Zealand and Sri Lanka in additional T20 fixtures. After completing the T20 matches, the focus will shift to the 50-over format, with the first game against Sri Lanka on September 30 and the final 50-over match on October 2.
The squads for the tournament are:
T20 Squad:
Amy Hunter, Bonnie Berry, Caoimhe Bray, Elizabeth Worthley, Ella Briscoe, Eleanor Larosa, Hasrat Gill, Hayley Zauch, Ines McKeon, Lucy Finn, Lucy Hamilton, Maggie Clark, Ribya Syan, Samara Dulvin, Tegan Williamson.
50 Over Squad:
Amy Hunter, Bonnie Berry, Caoimhe Bray, Elizabeth Worthley, Ella Briscoe, Eleanor Larosa, Hasrat Gill, Hayley Zauch, Ines McKeon, Juliette Morton (NSW), Lucy Finn, Lucy Hamilton, Maggie Clark, Ribya Syan, Samara Dulvin, Tegan Williamson.
