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Ali Raza named in ICC U19 World Cup Team of the Tournament

The International Cricket Council (ICC) has revealed the men’s U19 World Cup team of the tournament, including Pakistan fast bowler Ali Raza.

The team is led by runners-up of the tournament England’s skipper Thomas Rew, joined by compatriots Manny Lumsden and Ben Mayes.

Meanwhile, the tournament winners, India, have three players on the team, including their teenage sensation, Vaibhav Sooryavanshi.

Rew was added on the back of a stellar run in the tournament, where he amassed 330 runs at an average of 66, including a sublime century in the semi-final against Australia.

Manny Lumsden and Ben Mayes were added to the team, with both leading run scorers and wicket takers of the tournament.

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The notable inclusion was of teenage sensation Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, who shattered multiple records during his epic 175 from 80 in the final against England.

Overall, he amassed 439 runs, falling just six short of the tournament’s highest run getter. The southpaw scored one century and three fifties at a strike rate of 169.49.

The sole Pakistani player in the team was Ali Raza, who was included on the back of his 13 wickets at 13.92.

The team was picked by a panel comprising Ian Bishop (Convenor), Lydia Greenway, Andy Flower, and Telford Vice.

ICC U19 team of the tournament:

Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, Viran Chamuditha, Faisal Khan Shinozada, Thomas Rew (c/wk), Oliver Peake, Ben Mayes, Kanishk Chouhan, Nooristani Omarzai, Vitel Lawes, Ali Raza, Manny Lumsden and Henil Patel (12th player).

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England defeat Australia to reach U19 World Cup final

BULAWAYO: Skipper Thomas Rew led from the front with a sublime century, ably backed by the bowlers, to power England to a 27-run victory over Australia in the first semi-final of the ICC Men’s U19 World Cup 2026 here at the Queens Sports Club.

Set stiff 278, Australia fell short and were bowled out for 250 in 47.3 overs despite their skipper Olivier Peake’s spirited batting effort.

Notably, this is the first time since 1998 that England U19 have qualified for the final.

Will Malajczuk and Nitesh Samuel added 32 for the opening wicket in 5.4 overs. Malajczuk was trapped lbw after scoring 15 from 12 balls.

The next wicket also fell in quick succession as Steven Hogan was caught after managing just three from 23 balls.

As a result, Australia were under pressure early in their innings with 47-2 in 12.3 overs.

But Oliver Peake and Nitesh Samuel launched a recovery with a 62-run partnership and put the chase back on track.

The scorecard read 109 in 24.3 overs when Ralphie Albert provided the much-needed breakthrough in the form of Samuel’s wicket. He was out stumped after scoring 47 from 83 balls with the aid of a six and three fours.

The wicket brought England back into the mix as Australia lost two more wickets in quick succession. Consequently, they were reduced to 134-5 in 31.4 overs with Peake standing firm at one end.

He stitched a vital 46-run stand with Aryan Sharma for the sixth wicket partnership that revived their chase.

But Aryan’s brisk knock was ended on the fourth ball of the 37th over as England sniffed an opening. He made 34 from 23 with the aid of six fours.

England chipped in with a couple of more wickets, and Australia were left tottering for 207-8 in 42.1 overs.

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Australia’s hopes were all on Peak, who was standing firm and with his side requiring an uphill task to climb — 54 required from 30 balls, he did something magical to put his team back in the game.

In the 46th over of the game, Peak took on Lumsden for a six and four consecutive boundaries to bring down the equation to 32 from 24 balls.

However, he ran out of partners at the other end despite reaching his century, and eventually was caught at covers as the Three Lions sealed a memorable win.

The left-hander top-scored for his side with 100 off 88 balls, including a six and 10 fours.

For England, Sebastian Morgan and James Minto remained the standout bowlers with two wickets to their name.

Earlier, after opting to bat first, England racked up 277-7 in 50 overs.

England were put in early trouble at 60-3 in 14 overs when their captain Thomas Rew was joined by Caleb Falconer. The pair forged a 135-run partnership that laid a foundation for a strong total.

The stand eventually culminated in the 35th over with Calob Falconer’s wicket. The all-rounder made 40 off 53 with the aid of four boundaries.

Despite his wicket, Rew continued on and went on to score a century. His knock ended in the 42nd over. He managed 110 from 107 balls, peppered with 14 fours and a six.

In Australia, Hayden Schiller and Naden Cooray took a brace. Meanwhile, Aryan Sharma and Hayden Schiller took one wicket each.

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U19 World Cup: Australia edge West Indies to seal semi-final berth

HARARE: Skipper Oliver Peake led from the front with a sublime century, ably backed by Charles Lachmund’s clincial bowling helped Australia seal a narrow win over West Indies in the Super Sixes of the ICC Men’s U19 World Cup 2026 here at the Harare Sports Club on Wednesday.

Set daunting 315, West Indies fell short by 22 runs despite a spirited batting effort.

With this win, Australia marched in the semi-final of the U19 World Cup.

West Indies opening pair laid a solid foundation with a 88 run stand in 11.3 overs.

Zachary Carter and Jewel Andrew capitalized on strong start, adding 35 for the second partnership, bringing the score to 123 in 15.1 overs.

Carter’s brisk 64 off 42 included four sixes and seven boundaries, keeping the run rate healthy.

Despite the wickets, West Indies cruised on as skipper Joshua Dorne and Jewel Andrew held the innings together with a 48 run partnership.

The scorecard read when 171 in 26.1 overs when Jewel Andrew was cleaned bowled. The left-hander made 44 from 38 with the aid of six boundaries and two sixes.

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With West Indies going well in pursuit of the target till the 40th over, Australian bowlers struck twice to take the control of the proceedings.

The well set batters Joshua Dorne (62 from 97) and Kunal Tilokani (35 off 42) were sent back in a span of two overs.

As a result, West Indies were reduced to 246-5 with their lower order facing an uphill task to climb.

In the last overs, Australia held on their nerve and limited West Indies batters to go big which resulted in their victory.

For Australia, Charles Lachmund topped the wicket column with four scalps to his name. Hayden Schiller and Aryan Sharma picked up two each.

Earlier, put into bat first, Australia racked up 3`14-7 at the end of their 50 overs.

The highlight of the Australian inning was the 85 run stand between skipper Oliver Peake’s and Alex Lee Young for the third wicket.

Peake scored a scintillating 109 from 117 with the aid of nine fours and six whereas Lee Young struck two sixes and four boundaries.

For West Indies, R’Jai Gittens and Jakeem Pollard claimed a brace each.

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U19 World Cup: India crush Zimbabwe to claim top spot

BULAWAYO: Vihaan Malhotra’s sublime century backed by an all-round bowling effort sealed a 204 run victory for India over Zimbabwe in their Super Six encounter of the ICC Men’s U19 World Cup 2026 here at the Queens Sports Club on Tuesday.

Set daunting 353, Zimbabwe innings folded for mere 148 run total in 37.4 overs.

Pacers RS Ambrish and Henil Patel made early inroads, removing Nathaniel Hlabangana and Dhruv Patel inside first three overs.

The third wicket fell in the eighth over as the hosts were reduced to 24-3.

However, Leeroy Chiwaula and Kian Blignaut arrested the slide with a 69 run stand. The pair brought the total to 93 in 26.5 overs.

Blignaut was cleaned bowled for 37 off 73 balls which included four boundaries.

Despite the wicket, Chiwaula held one end and stitched a 49 run partnership to keep Zimbabwe afloat.

But both batters were removed in successive overs, sparking a collapse which the side could not recover from.

Chiwaula top scored with 62 from 77 balls which included a six and seven boundaries.

For India, Ayush Mhatre and Udhav Mohan shared six wickets between them. Meanwhile RS Ambrish also managed to took two wickets.

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Earlier, put into bat first, India managed to put 352-8 on the board at the end of their 50 overs.

Vaibhav Sooryavanshi laid a strong foundation with a brisk half-century, scoring 52 from just 30, hitting four boundaries and same number of maximums.

After a steady start, Vihaan Malhotra and Abhigyan Kundu forged a 113 run partnership, to propel India to a big total.

Malhotra scord unbeaten 109 from 107 balls which was laced with seven fours while Kundu’s 61 from 62 included five fours and a six.

For Zimbabwe, Tatenda Chimugoro remained the stand out bowler with three wickets to his name.

With this victory, India moved to top position in the Group 2 with six points.

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U19 World Cup: England edge closer to semis, Sri Lanka beat Afghanistan

England continued their dominant run with a seven-wicket win over Bangladesh while Sri Lanka handed Afghanistan their first defeat in the ICC Men’s U19 World Cup 2026 Super Six fixtures.

Set a partly 137 to chase at the Queens Sports Club, Bulawayo, England hit the winning runs on the first ball of the 24th over, losing three wickets in the process.

With this victory, England moved one step closer to sealing a semi-final berth, going top of Group 2 with six points from three matches.

After opener Joseph Moores was sent back for one in the second over, Ben Mayes and Ben Dawkins stabilized the innings with a 36 run partnership.

Dawkins made 27 from 29 with the help of five fours before getting caught.

As a result, England were reduced to 39-2 at the end of nine overs with skipper Thomas Rew and Ben Mayes at the crease.

Both batters put the chase back on track with a steady 78 run partnership with the Three Lions nearing the victory.

Mayes made 34 from 50 balls with the help of a six and two fours.

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At this stage England were 117 in 20.2 overs as Caleb Falconer partnered with Rew to get his team over the line.

Thomas Rew remained unbeaten 59* from 50, striking five fours and two sixes whereas Falconer made 9*, finishing the match with a boundary.

Earlier, after opting to bat first, Bangladesh were bowled for 136 in 38.1 overs.

Zawad Abrar was sent back in the first over, which was followed by a half-century stand between Rifat Beg (31 off 36) and captain Azizul Hakim (20 off 46).

As a result, Bangladesh score crossed the 50 run mark, however England bowlers tore through the middle-order as the Tigers slumped from 53-2 to 90-5 and then all-out in 38.1 overs.

For England, Sebastian Morgan was the pick of the bowlers. Ralphie Albert and Manny Lumsden picked up a brace each.

Meanwhile, Sri Lanka defeated Afghanistan by four wickets in a close encounter in Group 1 of the Super Sixes, ending the Young Atlans unbeaten run in the tournament.

After choosing to bowl first at the Namibia Cricket Ground, Windhoek, Sri Lanka folded Afghanistan innings for 193 in 49.5 overs.

Osman Sadat top-scored with 61 from 107, hitting three fours whereas Azizullah Miakhil also contribute the bat, scoring 43 off 58 with the help of five fours.

For Sri Lanka, Viran Chamuditha and Kugathas Mathulan shared four wickets between them.

In reply, Sri Lanka huffed and puffed before reaching towards the target. The Islanders eventually managed to get over the line, losing six wickets in the process with 19 balls to spare.

Senuja Wekunagoda remained the highest scorer for them who hit five fours in his 43 off 79 balls.

Dimantha Mahavithana and Dulnith Sigera also chipped in with the bat, both scoring 37 and 30 runs respectively.

For Afghanistan, Roohullah Arab scalped two wickets.

In 16th place playoff played at the Harare Sports Club, USA defeated Scotland by seven wickets to finish their campaign in style.

USA chased down 237 in only 38.4 overs, thanks to Adnit Jhamb’s century, who hit 17 boundaries and a six in his unbeaten 116 from 93 balls.

Skipper Utkarsh Srivastava also scored a brisk half-century with the help of eight fours and a six.

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U19 Warm-Up: Minhas shines in Pakistan’s victory over USA

BULAWAYO: Sameer Minhas red-hot form continued as he struck 74* off 55 balls to propel Pakistan to a victory over USA in the U19 World Cup warm-up fixture here at the Bulawayo Athletic Club on Tuesday.

Set 295, USA were bowled out for 225 in 43.5 overs, thanks to an all-round bowling effort from Pakistan bowlers.

Amrinder Gill and Sahil Garg started positively in pursuit of the target, adding 45 in 7.4 overs before the latter was caught behind. Gill scored 18 with the help of three fours.

Garg held firm at one end with the USA’s second wicket falling on the fourth ball of the 13th over.

Arjun Mahesh could only add seven to the total.

With USA 61-2 in 13.4 overs, Sahil Garg and skipper Utkarsh Srivastava put chase back on the track with a promising 66-run stand.

The pair brought the total to 127 in 26 overs before Pakistani bowlers chipped in with regular strikes and got a foothold on the game.

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Ahmed Hussain cleaned up Srivastava (36), whereas Niqabl Shafiq trapped Adnit Jhamb lbw for one in back-to-back overs to reduce USA to 134-4 in 26.5 overs.

The big wicket of Garg came in the 29th over, with Pakistan on the cusp of victory. He top-scored with 75 from 83 balls with the help of nine fours and a six.

Following his dismissal, USA innings quickly unraveled and were eventually bowled out.

For Pakistan, Abdul Subhan, Momin Qamar, and Ahmed Hussain picked up two wickets.

Earlier, put into bat first, Pakistan racked up 294-8 at the end of their 50 overs.

The highlight of Pakistan’s innings was Sameer Minhas’ batting, who continued his sizzling form.

The right-hander top-scored with 74 from 55 balls, laced with eight fours and four sixes.

He remained the lynchpin of the batting order, adding a 105-run partnership with Mohammad Shayan (23).

Minhas eventually retired with Ahmed Hussain and Huzaifa Ahsan scoring crucial runs.

Both batters scored 36 and 38 runs respectively, powering Pakistan to a strong total.

For USA, Utkarsh Srivastava remained the pick of the bowlers as he picked up three wickets.

Pakistan will commence its U19 World Cup campaign against England on 16 Jan, Friday in Harare.

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Australia beat Afghanistan to secure third spot in ICC U19 WC

COOLIDGE: Australia beat Afghanistan in a close contest by two wickets to secure third position in the ICC U19 Cricket World Cup.

Afghanistan’s bowlers made comeback in the match to put Australia in deep trouble while chasing 202 runs in third place playoff.

Starting off the chase with decent 53-runs opening partnership, Australia looked in good touch. Campbell Kellaway (51) and Nivethan Radhakrishnan (66) also supported Australia’s on chasing pathway after they lost a wicket for 53. The two batters scored 60 runs together to put Australia in driving seat.

But, strong comeback from Afghanistan’s bowlers brought excitement into the game. Nangeyalia Kharote bagged three wickets while Shahidullah Hasani and Noor Ahmad took two wickets each to help Afghanistan clean up Australia’s middle-order.

At last, Australia cruised the target at snail’s pace to finish off things on a winning note.

Earlier, Ijaz Ahmad Ahmadzai rescued Afghanistan with his 81-runs knock. His innings included five boundaries and as many sixes. Afghanistan were bowled out for 201 runs.

William Salzmann and Nivethan Radhakrishnan bagged three wickets each for Australia.

India thump Australia to qualify for the ICC U19 World Cup final

COOLIDGE: Yash Dhull scored a magnificent century as India defeated Australia by 96 runs in the semi-final of the ICC U19 World Cup and booked their place in the final of the mega event.

With India’s convincing victory over Australia, the side will now face England in the final of the U19 World Cup.

Set to chase 291, Australia could only manage to score 194 in the second innings. Lachlan Shaw scored a gritty half-century; scoring 51 off 66 but his fighting inning went in vain as he too could not steer his side to the victory.

Corey Miller, on the other hand, also showed resistance up the order; scoring 38 while the rest of the batters failed to make a significant impact with the bat.

For India, Vicky Ostwal took three wickets, while Nishant Sindhu and Ravi Kumar picked two wickets each. Angkrish Raghuvanshi and Kaushal Tambe, on the other hand, made one scalp each.

Batting first, India posted a commendable 290-runs total, thanks to Dhull’s astonishing run-a-ball 110; smashing 10 boundaries and a six. Shaik Rasheed too, played vital innings; scoring 94 off 108 deliveries including eight boundaries and a six.

The rest of the Indian batters made small contributions as the side finished at 290/5 in the allotted 50 overs.

For Australia, William Salzmann and Jack Nisbet bagged two wickets each.

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Pakistan beat Bangladesh in the 5th Place Play-Off Semi-final of ICC U19 World Cup

ANTIGUA: Pakistan have defeated Bangladesh by six wickets in the 5th Place Play-Off Semi-final of the ICC Under-19 World Cup, here on Monday.

Sett to chase a paltry 176, Pakistan sealed a comfortable victory by six wickets and 21 balls to spare, thanks to the wicket-keeper batter – Haseebullah Khan’s magnificent innings. He scored a brilliant 79 off 107 balls, laced with four boundaries and as many sixes, while the rest of the batters also chipped in with their valuable contribution.

For Bangladesh, Rakibul Hasan bagged two wickets, while Naimur Rohman made one scalp.

Batting first, Bangladesh’s batting line-up failed completely and could only manage to post 175 in the first innings. Ariful Islam scored a gritty century, while the rest of the batters departed after scoring cheaply. Islam scored 100 off 119 balls, including five boundaries and four sixes.

For Pakistan, Awais Ali and Mehran Mumtaz claimed three wickets each, Ahmed Khan and Zeeshan Zameer shared one wicket apiece.

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Sri Lanka thump South Africa in fifth Place Play-off Semi-final

NORTH SOUND: Sri Lanka sealed a convincing victory over South Africa; defeating the latter by 65 runs in the 5th place play-off semi final of the ICC Under-19 World Cup, here on Sunday.

Set to chase 233, the South African batting line-up failed completely and was bowled for a paltry 167. Ronan Hermann and Gerhardus Maree fought hard for their side but could not manage to turn things around.

Hermann scored 34 up the order, while the middl-order batter – Maree top scored with his 44, whereas, the rest of the batters made little to no contribution in the run chase.

For Sri Lanka, Raveen de Silva, Shevon Daniel, and Treveen Matthew claimed two wickets each, while Dunith Wellalage and Wanuja Sahan shared one wicket apiece.

Batting first, Sri Lanka managed to post a commendable total of 232 in the allotted 50 overs, thanks to their skipper – Wellalage, who scored a magnificent century and led the way for his side.

Wellalage scored an astonishing 113 off 130 balls, laced with nine boundaries and four sixes, while Ranuda Somarathne also chipped in and scored a magnificent half-century. He remained unbeaten for his 57 off 70 balls, including three boundaries and two sixes.

For the Proteas, Kwena Maphaka starred; taking three wickets, while Matthew Boast picked two. Dewald Brevis, on the other hand, made one scalp.

In the 13th Place Play-off, Uganda stunned Scotland; winning the match by 51 runs.

Set to chase 227, the Scottish batting line-up could only manage to score 170; handing a massive victory to Uganda by 51 runs. Oliver Davidson and Jack Jarvis showed grit, while the rest of the batters failed to make an impact with the bat.

Davidson scored 31, while Jarvis remained top-scorer for the side with his quick 37 off just 33 balls, laced with six boundaries and a maximum.

For Uganda, Juma Miyaji bagged four wickets, while Christopher Kidega claimed three. Pius Olaka, on the other hand took two wickets.

Batting first, Uganda managed to score 226 despite a horrible start; losing the first wicket for just one run. Ronald Lutaaya and the skipper – Pascal Murungi then batted valiantly and partnered strongly to anchor the innings.

Murungi scored 49, while Lutaaya top-scored with 64 off 78 balls; smashing six boundaries and two sixes.

Jamie Cairns was the pick of the bowler for Scotland; picking six wickets, while Davidson, Jarvis and Sean Fischer-Keogh shared one wicket apiece.

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