Samoa go back-to-back to claim Women's U19 T20 World Cup spot

Samoa's Under-19 women have booked a second successive appearance at the ICC Under-19 Women's T20 World Cup after coming through the East Asia-Pacific Qualifier undefeated.

It marks a back-to-back qualification for the young Samoan side, cementing the programme's status as one of the strongest emerging women's pathways in the region.

The result is a huge reward for the players and coaching staff, and further evidence that Samoa's pathway system — from village kirikiti through to national representation — is producing world-class young cricketers.

Attention now turns to preparation for the global tournament, where Samoa will again test itself against the best Under-19 sides in the world.