[4] Nigeria, making their first appearance in the Under-19 Women's T20 World Cup,[5] achieved a surprise victory over New Zealand in the group stage.
The top two sides from each of the Super Six Leagues will progress to the semi-finals, with the final taking place on 2 February 2025.
[2] Each team could select a squad of fifteen players for the tournament, with additional non-travelling reserves also able to be named.
[28][29] Ireland and Scotland played a tri-series at Sevens Stadium in Dubai, which also featured senior UAE women's cricket team.
[30] Bangladesh and Sri Lanka played a four-match series at Colombo, which ended in 2–2 draw.
This ran parallel to USA men's Under-19 team playing the CSA Under-19 Cubs Week for the first time, and winning it.
[32][33] Samoa took part in team training sessions and played in practice matches in New Zealand, conducted by Auckland Cricket Association.