Samaira Dharnidharka to lead UAE in ICC U19 Women’s T20 World Cup Asia Qualifier 2024

Dubai, 1 November 2024: Pacer Samaira Dharnidharka will lead the 14-member UAE U19 team in the ICC U19 Women’s T20 World Cup Asia Qualifier 2024 which will be played at the Seven District Sports Club in Ajman, UAE. 

A total of four teams are competing in the eight-day event. Besides the hosts UAE, Kuwait, Nepal and Thailand are the other participants. Each team will play a total of six matches in the double-league event format – two against each of the three opponents. UAE will take on Kuwait in their event opener on Wednesday, 6 November. 

The team that tops the table will earn qualification for the ICC U19 Women’s T20 World Cup 2025 which will be played in Malaysia. 

UAE squad for ICC U19 Women’s T20 World Cup Asia Qualifier 2024: Samaira Dharnidharka (captain), Al Maseera Jahangir, Ameya Santosh, Ananya Pravin Keny, Avanee Sunil Patil, Ayushi Mahesh, Emily Thomas (wicketkeeper), Indhuja Nandakumar, Lavanya Keny, Malavika Rajeev, Mehak Thakur, Neha Kumari, Rinitha Rajith and Rishitha Rajith.  

Support staff: Merin Saji (manager and physiotherapist), Ahmed Raza (head coach).

ICC U19 Women’s T20 World Cup Asia Qualifier 2024 – UAE’s matches:

6 November – UAE vs Kuwait

7 November – Thailand vs UAE

9 November – UAE vs Nepal

10 November – Kuwait vs UAE 

12 November – UAE vs Thailand

13 November – Nepal vs UAE 

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