India U19 A and B squads announced for women's T20 tri-series with Nepal
Bhavika Ahire and Anaadi Tagde will captain the two India sides in Bengaluru.
The BCCI has named India U19 A and B squads for the Muthoot FinCorp T20 Tri-Series against Nepal U19 at the BCCI Centre of Excellence in Bengaluru, starting November 10, 2026, ahead of the ICC U19 Women's T20 World Cup 2027.
Key takeaways
- India U19 A: Bhavika Ahire captain and wicketkeeper, Ira Jadhav vice-captain.
- India U19 B: Anaadi Tagde captain, Uma Kashvi vice-captain.
- Tournament runs from November 10 to 22, 2026, in a double round-robin format.
- Seven matches lead to a final on November 22 at the BCCI Centre of Excellence.
India U19 A and India U19 B squads have been announced for the Muthoot FinCorp T20 Tri-Series involving Nepal U19. The tournament will be held at the BCCI Centre of Excellence in Bengaluru from November 10 to 22, 2026. Bhavika Ahire captains India U19 A, with Ira Jadhav as vice-captain. Anaadi Tagde captains India U19 B, with Uma Kashvi as vice-captain.
India U19 A squad
Bhavika Ahire [C] [WK], Tanishka Sharma, Riya Bhati, Ira Jadhav [VC], Nidhi Mahto, Ipsita Mondal, Purva Siwach, Mehek Narwase, Shambhavi Rajput [WK], Maitri Maniar, Julie Kumari, Gauri Goyal, Nandhana Sridharan, Preeti Kapoor, Grisha Kataria.
India U19 B squad
Ishwari Awsare, Rachita Hatwar [WK], Deeya Yadav, Archana, Shreya S Chawan [WK], Samaira Raghav, Kumari Palak, Uma Kashvi [VC], Achsah Parmar, Nishta Soti, Vidhi Parmar, Vandita K Rao, Anaadi Tagde [C], Akshara Tiwari, Palak Singh.
Tournament format and schedule
The tri-series will be played in a double round-robin format across seven matches. Match 1 opens on November 10 when India U19 A face India U19 B.
India U19 B take on Nepal U19 on November 12 in Match 2, before India U19 A meet Nepal U19 on November 14 in Match 3.
The second half of the league phase begins on November 16 with India U19 A against India U19 B again in Match 4.
India U19 B then face Nepal U19 on November 18 in Match 5, and India U19 A close out the round-robin fixtures against Nepal U19 on November 20 in Match 6. The final is scheduled for November 22 at the BCCI Centre of Excellence.
Context and stakes
The series serves as preparation for the ICC U19 Women’s T20 World Cup 2027, scheduled to be held in Bangladesh early next year.
Nepal’s recent activity
Nepal arrive at the tri-series having recently featured in the Belt and Road U19 Girls T20I tournament in China from November 3 to 8, 2026, giving them competitive match practice ahead of the Bengaluru assignment.
WPL connections
Uma Kashvi was selected by Delhi Capitals at the WPL 2027 auction. Deeya Yadav has been named in the India U19 A squad. Samaira Raghav will play for India B.
India U19 squads for the tri-series
Team | Captain | Vice-captain | Wicketkeepers |
|---|---|---|---|
India U19 A | Bhavika Ahire | Ira Jadhav | Bhavika Ahire, Shambhavi Rajput |
India U19 B | Anaadi Tagde | Uma Kashvi | Rachita Hatwar, Shreya S Chawan |
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