Cricket Australia has announced a 14-player squad for the Under 19 Women’s Tri-Series against Sri Lanka and England to be held in Brisbane and Gold Coast from March 30 – April 18.
The squad of 14 is full of talented players that will be eligible for selection at the next ICC Under 19 Women’s World Cup, which will be held in 2027.
The team will play four T20 and two one-day games across the series, as well as one practice match.
Australia U19 Women’s Squad:
Ira Aery (VIC / Essendon Maribyrnong Park Ladies Cricket Club)
Eva Baird (VIC / Prahran Cricket Club)
Mia Barwick (TAS / North Hobart Cricket Club)
Alyssa Dermody (WA / Perth Cricket Club)
Ava Drury (NSW / Northern District Cricket Club)
Ayla Johnson (QLD / Valley District Cricket Club)
Shiloh Julien (NSW / Parramatta Women’s Grade Cricket Club)
Aurora Mavros (NSW / Campbelltown Camden District Cricket Club)
Indira Panelli (SA / Kensington District Cricket Club)
Emily Powell (NSW / Sydney Cricket Club)
Chelsea Sonter (QLD / Western Suburbs District Cricket Club)
Ayaka Stafford (QLD / Western Suburbs District Cricket Club)
Filippa Suesee (QLD / Western Suburbs District Cricket Club)
Tegan Williamson (WA / Wanneroo Districts Cricket Club)
The squad will be led by Head Coach Kristen Beams, supported by Lisa Keightley and Clive Rose as assistant coaches, with former Australia captain Meg Lanning joining the coaching panel as a development coach.
Kristen Beams, Head Coach Australia U19 Women’s, said:
“The Youth Selection Panel has assembled a strong, well-balanced squad as we head into the Tri-Series against Sri Lanka and England.
“All fourteen players have played incredible cricket so far this summer, and it was important for us also to select players who will be eligible for selection for next year’s Under 19 World Cup campaign.
“The Tri-Series will be a fantastic opportunity to showcase the talent coming through Australia’s cricket pathways against two strong opponents in Sri Lanka and England”
Sonya Thompson, Cricket Australia Head of National Development, said:
“We’re excited to see the next wave of talent representing Australia at Under 19 level in the upcoming Tri-Series.
“Cricket Australia is committed to continuing to strengthen our pathways system and creating opportunities for players to grow and develop. We are looking forward to seeing this squad seize their opportunity against Sri Lanka and England.”
Australia fixtures in Women’s U19 Tri-Series Tournament 2026:
Thursday, April 2: 50-over warm-up match v England, Brisbane Gramma Northgate, 10am
Monday, April 6: 50-over Match v England, Ian Healy Oval, Brisbane, 1.30pm (D/N)
Wednesday, April 8: 50-over Match v Sri Lanka, Ian Healy Oval, Brisbane, 1.30pm (D/N)
Saturday, April 11: 1st T20 v England, Bill Pippen Oval, Gold Coast, 1.30pm
Monday, April 13: 1st T20 v Sri Lanka, Bill Pippen Oval, Gold Coast, 1.30pm
Wednesday, April 15: 2nd T20 v England, Ian Healy Oval, Brisbane, 4pm (D/N)
Saturday, April 18: 2nd T20 v Sri Lanka, Ian Healy Oval, Brisbane, 10am