South Africa U19 Women are set to take on Ireland and the USA in the Super Sixes of the ICC U19 Women’s T20 World Cup Malaysia 2025, and Head Coach Dinesha Devnarain shares her thoughts ahead of the crucial stage.

They’ll kick off super sixes against Ireland U19 Women on Saturday, 25 January at 08h30 SAST, before taking on USA on Tuesday, 28 January (04h30 SAST) at the Borneo Cricket Ground in Sarawak.

After an exceptional group-stage performance, the team topped the Group C log. The Junior Proteas remain unbeaten and are poised to continue their impressive run in the tournament.

The SA team faced both competitors in their World Cup preparations at home, and Head Coach, Dinesha Devnarain, is confident that the team is only focused on the crucial next stage.

“The team has been performing exceptionally well both on and off the field throughout the tournament. Our focus remains on ensuring growth and continued improvement in key areas as we advance.

“We’ve faced both Ireland and the USA in preparation for this World Cup, but the conditions and stakes are now different. We’ve been preparing the team to adapt to these challenges and approach each game as though we don’t have the upper hand. Momentum and learnings from the group stages will be crucial, but we know past performances mean little now—it’s about what we can control and how we execute in these matches,” she said.

Devanarain also urged South Africans to rally behind the team as they look to create history.

“This team, like the 2023 squad before them, aims to inspire every young boy and girl to pick up a bat and ball. Beyond winning matches and World Cups, these players are invested in what their success means for South Africa holistically. We’ve felt the support all the way in Malaysia, and it means so much to the team. To everyone back home, please continue backing these girls. While nothing in life is guaranteed, with your hope and faith, we truly believe we can achieve anything,” Devnarain concluded.

South Africa U19 Women Squad: ICC U19 Women’s T20 World Cup 2025 (18 January – 02 February)

Kayla Reyneke (Captain, Western Province), Jemma Botha (Western Province), Fay Cowling (Lions), Jae-Leigh Filander (Western Province), Mona-Lisa Legodi (Titans), Simoné Lourens (Titans), Karabo Meso (Lions), Seshnie Naidu (Dolphins), Nthabiseng Nini (Dragons), Luyanda Nzuza (Free State), Diara Ramlakan (Lions), Diedré van Rensburg (North West Dragons), Mieke van Voorst (Eastern Storm), Ashleigh van Wyk (Eastern Storm), Chanel Venter (Titans).

SA U19 Women Fixtures: ICC U19 Women’s T20 World Cup 2025 (18 January – 02 February)

Saturday, 18 January @ 08h30 SAST – 1st Match: New Zealand vs South Africa U19 (Borneo Cricket Ground, Sarawak) – South Africa won by 22 runs (DLS Method).

Monday, 20 January @ 08h30 SAST – 2nd Match: South Africa U19W vs Samoa (Borneo Cricket Ground, Sarawak) – South Africa won by 10 wickets.

Wednesday, 22 January @ 08h30 SAST – 3rd Match: South Africa U19W vs Nigeria (Borneo Cricket Ground, Sarawak) – South Africa won by 41 runs (DLS Method).

Super Six Stage

Saturday, 25 January @08h30 SAST- South Africa U19W vs Ireland (Borneo Cricket Ground, Sarawak)

Tuesday, 28 January @04h30 SAST- South Africa U19W vs USA (Borneo Cricket Ground, Sarawak)

Friday, 31 January @ 04h30 SAST – 1st Semi-final (Bayuemas Oval, Kuala Lumpur)

Friday, 31 January @ 08h30 SAST – 2nd Semi-final (Bayuemas Oval, Kuala Lumpur)

Sunday, 02 February @ 08h30 SAST – Final (Bayuemas Oval, Kuala Lumpur)