New Zealand Women Under-19s in India 2022/23

The New Zealand Women Under-19 cricket team toured India in late 2022 for a focused bilateral series against their Indian counterparts. This fixture took place at the MCA Ground in Mumbai, with matches scheduled between November 27 and December 7. The tour was organized by New Zealand Cricket and the Board of Control for Cricket in India to provide competitive experience ahead of the inaugural International Cricket Council Women's Under-19 Twenty20 World Cup. The competition structure consisted of five Twenty20 Internationals. Unlike senior tours which often span multiple formats, this specific engagement was limited to the shorter format to accelerate player development. The series concluded with India Women Under-19 winning all five matches, securing a clean sweep. This tour highlighted the developmental pathways for young female cricketers in both nations. New Zealand Cricket, established in 1894, and the Board of Control for Cricket in India, founded in 1928, coordinated the event to ensure high-level preparation. Prior to the 2023 World Cup, regular under-19 women's international fixtures were less frequent than senior tours, making such bilateral series valuable for growth. The matches at the Bandra-Kurla Complex served as a critical stepping stone for the athletes. Players used this opportunity to adapt to different conditions and intensities before facing teams from around the world. India's dominance in this series reflected their strength in the age group, a trait they would carry forward to win the inaugural global title later in the year. New Zealand players gained crucial match practice in a challenging environment, aiming to improve their standing on the international stage.