ST. JOHN’S, Antigua — Cricket West Indies (CWI) has officially confirmed a seven-match Youth ODI series between the West Indies Men’s Under-19 team and England Under-19s, scheduled from 16 November to 1 December 2025 at the Grenada National Stadium in St George’s.
The series, relocated from St Vincent due to venue unavailability, will provide both teams with intensive match practice ahead of the 2026 ICC Men’s Under-19 World Cup in January.
Strategic build-up for the World Cup
Following a hard-fought 4–3 series victory over Sri Lanka in Antigua earlier this year, the West Indies U19 squad enters the England series looking to consolidate their momentum.
CWI Director of Cricket Miles Bascombe emphasized the importance of the fixtures: “This series against England forms an important part of our strategic plan to refine the squad through consistent, high-quality competition. The group has already gained valuable experience and confidence from the recent seven-match series win against Sri Lanka, and this next assignment provides another crucial opportunity for growth.”
He added: “England always fields a strong and well-prepared Under-19 team, and we expect another highly competitive contest in Grenada. These matches are vital in ensuring our players continue to develop their skills, temperament, and match awareness, so that by the time the World Cup arrives, they will have significant exposure to the intensity and demands of international youth cricket.”
Preparations and warm-up
Both teams are scheduled to arrive in Grenada on 8 November, with three days allocated for on-site training at the National Stadium. Ahead of the opening ODI, England Under-19s will face a Grenada Under-25 select XI in a warm-up match on 12 November, providing an opportunity to acclimatize and fine-tune strategies.
All ODIs are set to start at 9:00 a.m. and conclude by 5:00 p.m., with live streaming available via the Windies Cricket YouTube channel, and live scorecards accessible on the Match Centre at www.windiescricket.com.
Series Schedule
· 1st Y-ODI: 16 November
· 2nd Y-ODI: 19 November
· 3rd Y-ODI: 21 November
· 4th Y-ODI: 24 November
· 5th Y-ODI: 26 November
· 6th Y-ODI: 29 November
· 7th Y-ODI: 1 December
The tour concludes with both teams departing Grenada on 2 December.
Looking ahead
This seven-match series offers the West Indies U19 squad a critical platform to hone skills, build resilience, and gain match awareness under competitive conditions, ensuring the team is battle-ready for the pressures of the World Cup. With England set to bring a strong and disciplined side, fans can expect intense, high-quality youth cricket on Caribbean soil.
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