ICC Under-19 Women's T20 World Cup Asia Qualifier 2022/23
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The ICC Under-19 Women's T20 World Cup Asia Qualifier is a regional tournament organized by the International Cricket Council (ICC) to determine which Asian teams earn a spot in the global ICC Under-19 Women's T20 World Cup. It was first held in 2022, with the inaugural edition taking place in Malaysia. The tournament is not part of a domestic pyramid but serves as a continental pathway for the global event.
The format and number of teams have varied by edition. The 2022 edition featured eight teams and utilized a league stage followed by knockout semi-finals and a final. The United Arab Emirates (UAE) won the 2022 tournament, remaining undefeated, and qualified for the 2023 World Cup. There was no 2023 qualifier, as the cycle is biennial, aligned with the World Cup schedule.
The 2024 edition was held in the UAE (Ajman) with four teams playing a double round-robin league format without a final. Qualification was determined by the points table and Net Run Rate (NRR). Although the UAE finished with more wins, Nepal qualified for the 2025 World Cup by defeating the UAE in the final league match, finishing tied on points but with a superior NRR. The next qualifier is scheduled for 2026 to determine the participant for the 2027 World Cup, which the UAE won by defeating Malaysia in a final.
The UAE is the most successful team, having won the 2022 and 2026 editions. Nepal qualified in 2024. The tournament is the primary mechanism for Asian nations to access the global Under-19 women's competition, distinguishing it from senior qualifiers and other regional cups.
Seasons
- 2022