Queensland’s talented all-rounder Lucy Hamilton has been named captain of the Australian team for the ICC Under-19 Women’s T20 World Cup 2025, set to take place in Malaysia. The Brisbane Heat star will lead a squad brimming with talent as they gear up for their campaign, which kicks off on January 18.
At just 15 years old, Hamilton made her debut for Queensland Fire in the Women’s National Cricket League (WNCL) in 2022, becoming the state’s second-youngest debutant. By 16, she had also debuted in the Women’s Big Bash League (WBBL). Last November, she made history as the youngest cricketer in WBBL to take a five-wicket haul, delivering a stunning 5-8 against the Melbourne Stars.
This will be Hamilton’s second ICC Under-19 World Cup appearance, having represented Australia at the 2023 tournament in South Africa at just 16.
Victorian rising star Hasrat Gill has been named vice-captain for the tournament. Known for her strong performances at the underage level, Gill impressed earlier this season during the T20 Spring Challenge.
All matches of the 17-day tournament will be streamed live on Prime Video.
Quotes
Lucy Hamilton, Australian Under-19 Captain:
“It’s a huge honor to be named captain of Australia for the Under-19 World Cup. I’m incredibly grateful for the opportunity to lead this talented group. We’re fortunate to have strong leaders in our squad, and I know I’ll have fantastic support around me.
Playing for Australia again is a dream come true. The World Cup is the ultimate underage tournament, and as a team, we’re excited to embrace this incredible opportunity.”
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Kristen Beams, Australian Under-19 Head Coach:
“Lucy is an outstanding talent and a natural leader who has thoroughly earned this role. She has already showcased her skills on the world stage, and we’re excited about what she’ll bring to the team both on and off the field.
While Lucy is our captain, this tournament provides a fantastic platform for all players to develop their leadership abilities.”
Australia’s ICC U19 Women’s T20 World Cup Squad:
- Lucy Hamilton (QLD/Sunshine Coast CC) – Captain
- Chloe Ainsworth (WA/Melville District CC)
- Lily Bassingthwaighte (QLD/Western Suburbs District CC)
- Caoimhe Bray (NSW/Greater Hunter Coast Premier CC)
- Ella Briscoe (NSW/St George-Sutherland Women’s CC)
- Maggie Clark (SA/West Torrens District CC)
- Hasrat Gill (VIC/Melbourne CC) – Vice-Captain
- Amy Hunter (ACT/Eastlake CC)
- Sara Kennedy (VIC/Carlton CC)
- Eleanor Larosa (SA/Glenelg District CC)
- Grace Lyons (ACT/Western Creek Molonglo CC)
- Ines McKeon (WA/Midland Guildford CC)
- Juliette Morton (NSW/St George-Sutherland Women’s CC)
- Kate Pelle (NSW/Parramatta Women’s Grade CC)
- Tegan Williamson (WA/Wanneroo District CC)
Australia’s Group Matches:
- Jan 18: Australia vs. Scotland, YSD-UKM Cricket Oval, Bangi
- Jan 20: Australia vs. Bangladesh, YSD-UKM Cricket Oval, Bangi
- Jan 22: Australia vs. Nepal, YSD-UKM Cricket Oval, Bangi
