Queensland Fire and Brisbane Heat prodigy Lucy Hamilton will add another level to her blossoming career when she leads the Australian Under-19 squad for the ICC World Cup in Malaysia later this month.
The Bundaberg product will lead an Australian contingent packed with talent that will arrive in Malaysia shortly ahead of a campaign that begins on January 18.
Hamilton made her maiden WNCL appearance for the Queensland Fire in 2022 aged 15, becoming the state’s second youngest debutant, ahead of a Weber WBBL debut at age 16.
The left-armer became the youngest cricketer in WBBL history to take a five-wicket haul when she claimed 5-8 from four overs against the Melbourne Stars at Drummoyne Oval earlier this season in November.
Hamilton is playing at her second consecutive ICC Under 19 World Cup after earning selection as a 16-year-old for the 2023 tournament in South Africa.
She is one of two Queenslanders in the squad, with fellow Fire and Heat allrounder Lilly Bassinghtwaighte also selected.
All matches of the 17-day tournament will be streamed live on Prime Video.
Australian Under 19 captain Lucy Hamilton said;
“It is a huge honour to be named captain of Australia for the Under 19 World Cup, I’m incredibly thankful for the opportunity to lead our team.
“We are fortunate to have strong leaders in our group, and I know I have fantastic support around me.
“I’m thrilled to be playing for Australia again, the World Cup is the ultimate under-age carnival and as a squad we are excited to embrace the opportunity that’s in front of us.”
Australian Under 19 head coach Kristen Beams said:
“Lucy is a wonderful talent and a strong character who has thoroughly earned the opportunity to lead her country at the World Cup,” she said.
“She has already displayed her ability on the world stage and we’re excited for what she can bring to the group both on and off the field at this year’s tournament.
“Lucy will captain our squad and has unanimous support from our group, but there will certainly be opportunities for all players to develop leadership qualities over the course of the tournament.”
Australia Under 19 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 Molongo 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 2025 ICC U19 Women’s T20 World Cup Group Matches
Jan 18: Australia v Scotland, YSD-UKM Cricket Oval | Bangi
Jan 20: Australia v Bangladesh, YSD-UKM Cricket Oval | Bangi
Jan 22: Australia v Nepal, YSD-UKM Cricket Oval | Bangi
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