All you need to know about Abi Norgrove: England captain for ICC U19 Women’s T20 World Cup 2025.
Abigale Emma Molly Norgroveborn on 17th January 2006 in Chipping Norton, Oxfordshire, is making waves in the world of cricket as England‘s captain for ICC U19 Women’s T20 World Cup 2025. As a right-handed batsman and right-handed bowler, Norgrove quickly established herself as a promising talent in English cricket. Her journey from local leagues to international captain is a testament to her skill, dedication and leadership.
Rising star of English cricket
Norgrove’s cricketing journey began at a young age, showing his talent early. She made her debut in the county in 2019 for Oxfordshire against Wiltshire in County championship for womenwhere she impressed with figures of 2/12 from four overs. This performance marked the beginning of her rise in domestic cricket. Over the years, she participated in various competitions, including Women’s Twenty20 Cupwhere she demonstrated her all-round ability by being the joint leading wicket-taker for Oxfordshire in 2021 and 2022.
Norgrove’s dedication to the sport led her to be selected for Southern Vipers Academy between 2021 and 2023. This opportunity allowed her to hone her skills alongside some of the best young talent in England. In August 2022, she achieved a significant milestone by scoring an impressive 136* against Northern Diamonds Academyfurther cementing her reputation as a great player.
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Domestic success and international experience
In July 2023, Norgrove made her debut for the Southern Vipers in the The Rachael Heyhoe Flint Trophy against Sunrises. Although she scored just eight runs on debut, she quickly found her rhythm and posted a high score of 48 against a challenging Thunder bowling attack. During the 2023 season, she played five games for the Vipers, accumulating 83 runs at a commendable average.
Her performances caught the attention of the national selectors, leading to her inclusion in the England Women’s U19 tour Sri Lanka in March 2024. During this tour Norgrove played five matches in three series against Australia and Sri Lanka, scoring a total of 84 runs with a top score of 31. This experience was invaluable as it prepared her for the greater challenges ahead.
ICC U19 Women’s T20 World Cup captaincy
As Norgrove steps into her role as captain for the 2025 ICC U19 Women’s T20 World Cup, expectations are high. Her leadership style emphasizes positive intent and resilience—traits that have been evident throughout her career thus far. Under her captaincy, England aim to build on their past successes and nurture a new generation of cricketers who can compete at the highest level.
Norgrove’s appointment as captain reflects not only her individual talent, but also the confidence the coaches and selectors have placed in her ability to lead a young team into international competition.
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This article was first published on WomenCricket.comand Cricket times company.
