ICC U19 World Cup Warm up Matches 2026 | 11-Jan-2026 01:00 PM | Wanderers Cricket Ground
AUSU19 167/10 (43.5)
AFGU19 164/4 (35.4)
Afghanistan U19 won by 6 wkts (2nd innings reduced to 48 overs due to rain, DLS target 164)
| Batsman | R | B | 4s | 6s | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mahboob Khan* | 34 | 46 | 3 | 1 | 73.91 |
| Azizullah Miakhil | 5 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 100 |
| Bowlers | O | M | R | W | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| John James* | 3.4 | 0 | 22 | 0 | 6 |
| Ben Gordon | 4 | 0 | 24 | 0 | 6 |
Australia U19 vs Afghanistan U19
Australia U19 — Innings 1 (167/10 in 43.5 overs)
| Batsman | R | B | 4s | 6s | SR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Will Malajczuk c Nazifullah Amiri b Abdul Aziz | 23 | 17 | 2 | 2 | 135.29 | |
| Steven Hogan c Wahidullah Zadran b Nooristani Omarzai | 15 | 34 | 0 | 0 | 44.12 | |
| Nitesh Samuel c Faisal Shinozada b Abdul Aziz | 3 | 9 | 0 | 0 | 33.33 | |
| Oliver Peake (c) b Wahidullah Zadran | 4 | 8 | 1 | 0 | 50 | |
| Alex Lee Young (wk) c Osman Sadat b Zaitullah Shaheen | 57 | 87 | 4 | 3 | 65.52 | |
| Tom Hogan b Hafeez Zadran | 4 | 24 | 0 | 0 | 16.67 | |
| Jayden Draper b Nazifullah Amiri | 22 | 46 | 1 | 0 | 47.83 | |
| John James not out | 20 | 23 | 1 | 1 | 86.96 | |
| Aryan Sharma b Nooristani Omarzai | 7 | 9 | 1 | 0 | 77.78 | |
| Hayden Schiller c Zaitullah Shaheen b Abdul Aziz | 1 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 25 | |
| Naden Cooray run out (Azizullah Miakhil/Abdul Aziz) | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| Extras | Byes: 4 | LegByes: 2 | Wides: 5 | Total: 11 | |||||
| Total | 167 | 10 wkts, 43.5 overs | ||||
| Yet to Bat | Kasey Barton, Charles Lachmund, Ben Gordon, William Taylor | |||||
| Bowler | O | M | R | W | Econ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Abdul Aziz | 5.5 | 1 | 30 | 3 | 5.1 |
| Wahidullah Zadran | 6 | 1 | 20 | 1 | 3.3 |
| Nooristani Omarzai | 7 | 3 | 6 | 2 | 0.9 |
| Roohullah Arab | 4 | 0 | 19 | 0 | 4.8 |
| Hafeez Zadran | 9 | 0 | 26 | 1 | 2.9 |
| Khatir Stanikzai | 4 | 0 | 15 | 0 | 3.8 |
| Zaitullah Shaheen | 5 | 0 | 25 | 1 | 5 |
| Nazifullah Amiri | 3 | 0 | 20 | 1 | 6.7 |
Partnerships
| Players | Runs | Balls |
|---|---|---|
| Will Malajczuk & Steven Hogan | 28 | 27 |
| Nitesh Samuel & Steven Hogan | 4 | 10 |
| Oliver Peake & Steven Hogan | 5 | 10 |
| Alex Lee Young & Steven Hogan | 26 | 54 |
| Alex Lee Young & Tom Hogan | 14 | 38 |
| Alex Lee Young & Jayden Draper | 55 | 79 |
| John James & Jayden Draper | 12 | 19 |
| John James & Aryan Sharma | 19 | 16 |
| John James & Hayden Schiller | 1 | 6 |
| John James & Naden Cooray | 2 | 4 |
Wickets
| # | Batsman | Over | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Will Malajczuk | 4.3 | 28 |
| 2 | Nitesh Samuel | 6.1 | 32 |
| 3 | Oliver Peake | 7.5 | 37 |
| 4 | Steven Hogan | 16.5 | 63 |
| 5 | Tom Hogan | 23.1 | 77 |
| 6 | Alex Lee Young | 36.2 | 132 |
| 7 | Jayden Draper | 39.3 | 144 |
| 8 | Aryan Sharma | 42.1 | 163 |
| 9 | Hayden Schiller | 43.1 | 164 |
| 10 | Naden Cooray | 43.5 | 167 |
Afghanistan U19 — Innings 2 (155/3 in 34 overs)
| Batsman | R | B | 4s | 6s | SR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Osman Sadat batting | 54 | 87 | 6 | 0 | 62.07 | |
| Khalid Ahmadzai c Alex Lee Young b Hayden Schiller | 15 | 24 | 3 | 0 | 62.5 | |
| Faisal Shinozada lbw b Naden Cooray | 9 | 18 | 2 | 0 | 50 | |
| Uzairullah Niazai b Aryan Sharma | 28 | 38 | 4 | 0 | 73.68 | |
| Mahboob Khan (c) (wk) batting | 32 | 40 | 3 | 1 | 80 | |
| Extras | LegByes: 4 | NoBalls: 3 | Wides: 10 | Total: 17 | |||||
| Total | 155 | 3 wkts, 34 overs | ||||
| Yet to Bat | Azizullah Miakhil, Wahidullah Zadran, Nazifullah Amiri, Hafeez Zadran, Abdul Aziz, Khatir Stanikzai, Salam Khan, Roohullah Arab, Zaitullah Shaheen, Nooristani Omarzai | |||||
| Bowler | O | M | R | W | Econ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Charles Lachmund | 5 | 0 | 25 | 0 | 5 |
| Kasey Barton | 4 | 0 | 22 | 0 | 5.5 |
| Will Byrom | 5 | 0 | 20 | 0 | 4 |
| Hayden Schiller | 5 | 1 | 12 | 1 | 2.4 |
| Naden Cooray | 4 | 0 | 17 | 1 | 4.2 |
| Ben Gordon | 3 | 0 | 17 | 0 | 5.7 |
| John James | 3 | 0 | 20 | 0 | 6.7 |
| Aryan Sharma | 4 | 0 | 16 | 1 | 4 |
| Will Malajczuk | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 2 |
Partnerships
| Players | Runs | Balls |
|---|---|---|
| Osman Sadat & Khalid Ahmadzai | 23 | 41 |
| Osman Sadat & Faisal Shinozada | 21 | 30 |
| Osman Sadat & Uzairullah Niazai | 57 | 69 |
| Osman Sadat & Mahboob Khan | 54 | 64 |
Wickets
| # | Batsman | Over | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Khalid Ahmadzai | 6.5 | 23 |
| 2 | Faisal Shinozada | 11.5 | 44 |
| 3 | Uzairullah Niazai | 23.2 | 101 |
Match Info
| Match | Australia Under-19 vs Afghanistan Under-19 |
|---|---|
| Series | ICC U19 World Cup Warm up Matches 2026 |
| Time | 11-Jan-2026 01:00 PM |
| Venue | Wanderers Cricket Ground |
| Live Telecast | Sony Sports Network |
Match Preview: Australia Under-19 vs Afghanistan Under-19 (AU-U19 vs AF-U19)
Australia Under-19 will face Afghanistan Under-19 in a thrilling match on 11-Jan-2026 in ICC U19 World Cup Warm up Matches 2026. The match will be played at Wanderers Cricket Ground at 01:00 PM. Cricket fans can watch the match live on Sony Sports Network.
Match Overview
Australia Under-19 is known for its strong batting and bowling, while Afghanistan Under-19 remains competitive with its recent performances and emerging players. This match is crucial for both teams, as every win can strengthen their position in ICC U19 World Cup Warm up Matches 2026.
The pitch at Wanderers Cricket Ground is generally balanced for both batsmen and bowlers, making this match even more exciting. Australia Under-19 will look to dominate with its experience and strategy, while Afghanistan Under-19 will aim for an upset.
What to watch?
- The competition between Australia Under-19 batting and Afghanistan Under-19 bowling.
- The bowler's impact on the pitch, especially spinners or fast bowlers.
- The strategies of the two captains and their decisions during the game.
Cricket lovers, get ready for this exciting match! Will Australia Under-19 showcase its strengths, or will Afghanistan Under-19 pull off a major upset? Join us live on Sony Sports Network on 11-Jan-2026 to find out the answer!
