ICC Under 19 World Cup 2026 | 16-Jan-2026 01:00 PM | Namibia Cricket Ground
IREU19 235/7 (50)
AUSU19 237/2 (39.4)
Australia U19 won by 8 wkts
| Batsman | R | B | 4s | 6s | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oliver Peake* | 15 | 18 | 1 | 0 | 83.33 |
| Nitesh Samuel | 77 | 101 | 0 | 0 | 76.24 |
| Bowlers | O | M | R | W | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Luke Murray* | 8.4 | 0 | 46 | 1 | 5.31 |
| Febin Manoj | 9 | 0 | 49 | 0 | 5.44 |
Last Wicket:Steven Hogan c Freddie Ogilby b Luke Murray 115(111) - 216/2 in 35.3 ov.
Australia U19 vs Ireland U19
Ireland U19 — Innings 1 (235/7 in 50 overs)
| Batsman | R | B | 4s | 6s | SR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| James West c Aryan Sharma b John James | 11 | 36 | 0 | 0 | 30.56 | |
| Freddie Ogilby (wk) c Alex Lee Young b Will Malajczuk | 49 | 83 | 4 | 0 | 59.04 | |
| Sebastian Dijkstra lbw b Charles Lachmund | 12 | 19 | 1 | 0 | 63.16 | |
| Robert O'Brien c (sub)Kasey Barton b Hayden Schiller | 79 | 98 | 9 | 0 | 80.61 | |
| Adam Leckey c Jayden Draper b Charles Lachmund | 22 | 34 | 0 | 0 | 64.71 | |
| Marko Bates c (sub)Kasey Barton b Ben Gordon | 14 | 15 | 1 | 1 | 93.33 | |
| Bruce Whaley c Hayden Schiller b Charles Lachmund | 8 | 9 | 1 | 0 | 88.89 | |
| Oliver Riley (c) not out | 9 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 225 | |
| Reuben Wilson not out | 5 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 166.67 | |
| Extras | Byes: 6 | LegByes: 2 | NoBalls: 1 | Wides: 17 | Total: 26 | |||||
| Total | 235 | 7 wkts, 50 overs | ||||
| Yet to Bat | Febin Manoj, Luke Murray | |||||
| Bowler | O | M | R | W | Econ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Charles Lachmund | 10 | 2 | 41 | 3 | 4.1 |
| Ben Gordon | 9 | 0 | 47 | 1 | 5.2 |
| Hayden Schiller | 7 | 0 | 38 | 1 | 5.4 |
| John James | 6 | 0 | 33 | 1 | 5.5 |
| Aryan Sharma | 8 | 0 | 29 | 0 | 3.6 |
| Will Malajczuk | 10 | 0 | 39 | 1 | 3.9 |
Partnerships
| Players | Runs | Balls |
|---|---|---|
| James West & Freddie Ogilby | 36 | 57 |
| Sebastian Dijkstra & Freddie Ogilby | 37 | 51 |
| Robert O'Brien & Freddie Ogilby | 43 | 64 |
| Robert O'Brien & Adam Leckey | 37 | 67 |
| Robert O'Brien & Marko Bates | 39 | 34 |
| Robert O'Brien & Bruce Whaley | 29 | 19 |
| Oliver Riley & Bruce Whaley | 8 | 5 |
| Oliver Riley & Reuben Wilson | 6 | 4 |
Wickets
| # | Batsman | Over | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | James West | 9.3 | 36 |
| 2 | Sebastian Dijkstra | 17.5 | 73 |
| 3 | Freddie Ogilby | 28.3 | 116 |
| 4 | Adam Leckey | 39.4 | 153 |
| 5 | Marko Bates | 45.2 | 192 |
| 6 | Robert O'Brien | 48.3 | 221 |
| 7 | Bruce Whaley | 49.2 | 229 |
Australia U19 — Innings 2 (237/2 in 39.4 overs)
| Batsman | R | B | 4s | 6s | SR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Will Malajczuk c Luke Murray b Reuben Wilson | 22 | 12 | 2 | 2 | 183.33 | |
| Nitesh Samuel not out | 77 | 101 | 0 | 0 | 76.24 | |
| Steven Hogan c Freddie Ogilby b Luke Murray | 115 | 111 | 11 | 1 | 103.6 | |
| Oliver Peake (c) not out | 15 | 18 | 1 | 0 | 83.33 | |
| Extras | NoBalls: 4 | Wides: 4 | Total: 8 | |||||
| Total | 237 | 2 wkts, 39.4 overs | ||||
| Yet to Bat | Alex Lee Young (wk), Jayden Draper, John James, Aryan Sharma, Hayden Schiller, Ben Gordon, Charles Lachmund | |||||
| Bowler | O | M | R | W | Econ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Reuben Wilson | 8 | 0 | 51 | 1 | 6.4 |
| Oliver Riley | 7 | 0 | 44 | 0 | 6.3 |
| Luke Murray | 8.4 | 0 | 46 | 1 | 5.3 |
| Adam Leckey | 5 | 0 | 30 | 0 | 6 |
| Febin Manoj | 9 | 0 | 49 | 0 | 5.4 |
| James West | 2 | 0 | 17 | 0 | 8.5 |
Partnerships
| Players | Runs | Balls |
|---|---|---|
| Will Malajczuk & Nitesh Samuel | 30 | 16 |
| Steven Hogan & Nitesh Samuel | 186 | 197 |
| Oliver Peake & Nitesh Samuel | 21 | 25 |
Wickets
| # | Batsman | Over | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Will Malajczuk | 2.4 | 30 |
| 2 | Steven Hogan | 35.3 | 216 |
Match Info
| Match | Australia Under-19 vs Ireland Under-19 |
|---|---|
| Series | ICC Under 19 World Cup 2026 |
| Time | 16-Jan-2026 01:00 PM |
| Venue | Namibia Cricket Ground |
| Live Telecast | JioHotstar,Star Sports |
Match Preview: Australia Under-19 vs Ireland Under-19 (AU-U19 vs IRE-U19)
Australia Under-19 will face Ireland Under-19 in a thrilling match on 16-Jan-2026 in ICC Under 19 World Cup 2026. The match will be played at Namibia Cricket Ground at 01:00 PM. Cricket fans can watch the match live on JioHotstar,Star Sports.
Match Overview
Australia Under-19 is known for its strong batting and bowling, while Ireland 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 Under 19 World Cup 2026.
The pitch at Namibia 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 Ireland Under-19 will aim for an upset.
What to watch?
- The competition between Australia Under-19 batting and Ireland 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 Ireland Under-19 pull off a major upset? Join us live on JioHotstar,Star Sports on 16-Jan-2026 to find out the answer!
