JOHANNESBURG: Cricket South Africa (CSA) has today confirmed the upcoming tours for the South Africa U19 Men’s and Women’s teams for the 2024/25 season in preparation for future ICC age-group tournaments.
The SA U19 Women will start their summer of cricket with a Youth T20 International (T20I) series against Ireland U19 in Tshwane from 28 October to 01 November.
The five-match series will be held at the Groenkloof Oval in the capital city, as head coach Dinesha Devnarain’s side builds towards the ICC U19 Women’s T20 World Cup 2025 held in Malaysia.
The SA U19 Men will face England U19 in a multi-format tour from 17 January – 06 February in the Western Cape.
The three-match Youth One-Day Internationals (ODI) series will get underway on 17 and 19 January at the Western Province Cricket Club in Cape Town, before the series wraps up on 22 January at the Paul Roos Gymnasium in Stellenbosch.
The tour will conclude with a two-match Youth Test series from 27 January – 06 February at the Coertzenburg Cricket Club in Stellenbosch and the Western Province Cricket Club respectively.
A 50-over warm-up match for the touring nation has also been scheduled, with Western Province’s junior side taking on England on 14 January in Cape Town.
CSA Head of High Performance, Grant van Velden commented:
“Competitive international cricket is invaluable for the growth of both our SA U19 Women’s and Men’s teams. These tours are crucial stepping stones as we prepare for the ICC U19 Women’s T20 World Cup and the ICC U19 Men’s Cricket World Cup over the next 18 months.
“Hosting youth international cricket in South Africa not only provides our young cricketers with vital match experience but also showcases the exceptional talent we have in our country. It’s an opportunity to inspire the next generation of players and fans.
“We extend our heartfelt thanks to the Ireland and England cricket boards for their collaboration in making these tours a reality. The cooperation is instrumental in providing our teams with the high-level competition needed to excel on the world stage,” he concluded.
Fixtures
South Africa U19 Women’s Youth T20I Series against Ireland
Monday, 28 October
South Africa U19 vs Ireland U19 – Groenkloof Oval, Tshwane
Monday, 28 October
South Africa U19 vs Ireland U19 – Groenkloof Oval, Tshwane
Wednesday, 30 October
South Africa U19 vs Ireland – Groenkloof Oval, Tshwane
Friday, 01 November
South Africa U19 vs Ireland U19 – Groenkloof Oval, Tshwane
Friday, 01 November
South Africa U19 vs Ireland U19 – Groenkloof Oval, Tshwane
South Africa U19 Men’s Youth Inbound Tour against England
50-over Warm-up
Tuesday, 14 January
Western Province U19 vs England U19 – Western Province CC, Cape Town
Youth ODI Series
Friday, 17 January
South Africa U19 vs England U19 – Western Province CC, Cape Town
Sunday, 19 January
South Africa U19 vs England U19 – Western Province CC, Cape Town
Wednesday, 22 January
South Africa U19 vs England U19 – Paul Roos Gimnasium, Stellenbosch
Youth Test Series
27 – 30 January
South Africa U19 vs England U19 – Coertzenburg Cricket Club, Stellenbosch
03 – 06 February
South Africa U19 vs England U19 – Western Province CC, Cape Town
Source: cricket.co.za
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