ICC Women's Under-19 T20 World Cup (Ireland) 2022/23

The ICC Women's Under-19 T20 World Cup stands as the sole global championship for female cricketers under the age of nineteen. Organised by the International Cricket Council (ICC), the tournament launched in 2023, establishing a dedicated pathway for young women distinct from the senior T20 World Cup and the men's equivalent. Held every two years, the event gathers sixteen national squads, a mix of eleven automatic qualifiers from full-member nations and five teams emerging from regional competitions across Africa, Asia, Europe, and the East Asia-Pacific region.

The structure of the competition begins with a group stage divided into four pools of four sides. The top three finishers from each pool progress to the Super Six phase, which splits the survivors into two groups of six. From there, the leading two teams in each group advance to the semi-finals, culminating in a single final match. This format ensures that teams must perform consistently across multiple stages to lift the trophy. In the first edition, held in South Africa, India secured victory against host nation South Africa. The 2025 edition, staged in Malaysia, saw India retain the title by defeating South Africa once more, cementing their status as the most successful side in the tournament's brief history.

While the competition operates without a formal relegation system, teams that fail to qualify for the main event remain tied to their respective regional qualification pathways for future cycles. Individual performances also mark the occasion, such as Australia’s high-scoring innings of 200 for four against Nepal during the 2025 tournament, or Ireland’s Caoimhe Bray taking three wickets for one run against Scotland. The event continues to grow in prominence, providing a platform for emerging talent on the international stage.