Candice Jerica to Lead Kuwait at ACC Women’s U19 Premier Cup 2026
Kuwait Cricket has announced the Kuwait Women’s U19 squad for the ACC Women’s U19 Premier Cup 2026, set to begin on 11 July in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.
Candice Jerica will captain the side as Kuwait aims to secure qualification for the ACC Women’s U19 Asia Cup 2026, with the winners of each quarter-final earning a place in the continental event.
Kuwait has been drawn in Group C alongside hosts Malaysia and Indonesia. The team will begin its campaign against Indonesia on 11 July at STC Oval (9:30 AM MYT), before taking on Malaysia on 12 July at Bayuemas Oval (9:30 AM MYT).
Squad: Candice Jerica (Captain), Alina Sarah, Angel Gabriella, Angela Mary (WK), Ayesha Iqbal Pewekar, Kaelyn Ruth Pinto, Khadija Jahir Hussain, Khadija Khalil Ahmed, Khashiaa Begun, Pearl Serena, Raelyn Maria, Sahasra Nadimpalli, Swatiba Kuldeepsinh, Zeefa Jilani.
Support Staff: Tariq Rasool (Head Coach), Shanthi Balasubramanian (Manager), Khadija Khalil (Assistant Coach).
Following the group stage, the tournament will progress to the quarter-finals and placement matches on 15 July, with additional placement fixtures on 16 July. The semi-finals will be played on 17 July, while the third-place playoff and final are scheduled for 18 July.
Kuwait heads into the tournament with a talented young squad, determined to make a strong impression on the regional stage and compete for a place in the ACC Women’s U19 Asia Cup 2026.
