ICC Under 19 World Cup 2026 | 20-Jan-2026 01:00 PM | Namibia Cricket Ground
JPNU19 201/8 (50)
AUSU19 204/2 (29.1)
Australia U19 won by 8 wkts
| Batsman | R | B | 4s | 6s | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tom Hogan* | 19 | 27 | 1 | 0 | 70.37 |
| Nitesh Samuel | 60 | 73 | 4 | 0 | 82.19 |
| Bowlers | O | M | R | W | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gabriel Hara Hinze* | 1.1 | 0 | 10 | 0 | 8.57 |
| Nihar Parmar | 8 | 0 | 35 | 1 | 4.38 |
Last Wicket:Steven Hogan c Skyler Nakayama Cook b Charles Hinze 15(20) - 160/2 in 20.6 ov.
Australia U19 vs Japan U19
Japan U19 — Innings 1 (201/8 in 50 overs)
| Batsman | R | B | 4s | 6s | SR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nihar Parmar run out (Nitesh Samuel/Will Malajczuk) | 33 | 67 | 2 | 1 | 49.25 | |
| Nikhil Pol b Will Byrom | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| Hugo Kelly not out | 79 | 135 | 6 | 0 | 58.52 | |
| Charles Hinze lbw b Naden Cooray | 24 | 22 | 2 | 1 | 109.09 | |
| Kazuma Kato Stafford (c) c Jayden Draper b Kasey Barton | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| Kaisei Doggett lbw b Naden Cooray | 1 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 12.5 | |
| Taylor Waugh lbw b Naden Cooray | 1 | 9 | 0 | 0 | 11.11 | |
| Montgomery Hara Hinze b Will Byrom | 29 | 51 | 0 | 0 | 56.86 | |
| Gabriel Hara Hinze c and b Aryan Sharma | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| Chihaya Sekine (wk) not out | 4 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 50 | |
| Extras | Byes: 1 | LegByes: 8 | NoBalls: 6 | Wides: 15 | Total: 30 | |||||
| Total | 201 | 8 wkts, 50 overs | ||||
| Yet to Bat | Skyler Nakayama Cook | |||||
| Bowler | O | M | R | W | Econ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ben Gordon | 8 | 0 | 28 | 0 | 3.5 |
| Will Byrom | 10 | 0 | 32 | 2 | 3.2 |
| Aryan Sharma | 9 | 0 | 38 | 1 | 4.2 |
| Kasey Barton | 9 | 1 | 38 | 1 | 4.2 |
| Will Malajczuk | 4 | 0 | 25 | 0 | 6.2 |
| Naden Cooray | 10 | 2 | 31 | 3 | 3.1 |
Partnerships
| Players | Runs | Balls |
|---|---|---|
| Nihar Parmar & Nikhil Pol | 3 | 7 |
| Nihar Parmar & Hugo Kelly | 58 | 101 |
| Charles Hinze & Hugo Kelly | 44 | 43 |
| Kazuma Kato Stafford & Hugo Kelly | 2 | 3 |
| Kaisei Doggett & Hugo Kelly | 5 | 18 |
| Taylor Waugh & Hugo Kelly | 6 | 12 |
| Montgomery Hara Hinze & Hugo Kelly | 72 | 102 |
| Gabriel Hara Hinze & Hugo Kelly | 3 | 6 |
| Chihaya Sekine & Hugo Kelly | 8 | 9 |
Wickets
| # | Batsman | Over | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Nikhil Pol | 1.1 | 3 |
| 2 | Nihar Parmar | 17.5 | 61 |
| 3 | Charles Hinze | 24.6 | 105 |
| 4 | Kazuma Kato Stafford | 25.3 | 107 |
| 5 | Kaisei Doggett | 28.3 | 112 |
| 6 | Taylor Waugh | 30.3 | 118 |
| 7 | Montgomery Hara Hinze | 47.3 | 190 |
| 8 | Gabriel Hara Hinze | 48.3 | 193 |
Australia U19 — Innings 2 (200/2 in 29 overs)
| Batsman | R | B | 4s | 6s | SR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Will Malajczuk c Gabriel Hara Hinze b Nihar Parmar | 102 | 55 | 12 | 5 | 185.45 | |
| Nitesh Samuel batting | 60 | 73 | 4 | 0 | 82.19 | |
| Steven Hogan c Skyler Nakayama Cook b Charles Hinze | 15 | 20 | 1 | 0 | 75 | |
| Tom Hogan batting | 15 | 26 | 0 | 0 | 57.69 | |
| Extras | LegByes: 2 | Wides: 6 | Total: 8 | |||||
| Total | 200 | 2 wkts, 29 overs | ||||
| Yet to Bat | Oliver Peake (c), Jayden Draper (wk), Aryan Sharma, Naden Cooray, Ben Gordon, Kasey Barton, Will Byrom | |||||
| Bowler | O | M | R | W | Econ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nikhil Pol | 4 | 0 | 36 | 0 | 9 |
| Charles Hinze | 7 | 0 | 50 | 1 | 7.1 |
| Kazuma Kato Stafford | 4 | 0 | 29 | 0 | 7.2 |
| Montgomery Hara Hinze | 3 | 0 | 18 | 0 | 6 |
| Hugo Kelly | 2 | 0 | 24 | 0 | 12 |
| Nihar Parmar | 8 | 0 | 35 | 1 | 4.4 |
| Gabriel Hara Hinze | 1 | 0 | 6 | 0 | 6 |
Partnerships
| Players | Runs | Balls |
|---|---|---|
| Will Malajczuk & Nitesh Samuel | 135 | 93 |
| Steven Hogan & Nitesh Samuel | 25 | 33 |
| Tom Hogan & Nitesh Samuel | 40 | 48 |
Wickets
| # | Batsman | Over | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Will Malajczuk | 15.3 | 135 |
| 2 | Steven Hogan | 20.6 | 160 |
Match Info
| Match | Australia Under-19 vs Japan Under-19 |
|---|---|
| Series | ICC Under 19 World Cup 2026 |
| Time | 20-Jan-2026 01:00 PM |
| Venue | Namibia Cricket Ground |
| Live Telecast | JioHotstar,Star Sports |
Match Preview: Australia Under-19 vs Japan Under-19 (AU-U19 vs JPN-U19)
Australia Under-19 will face Japan Under-19 in a thrilling match on 20-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 Japan 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 Japan Under-19 will aim for an upset.
What to watch?
- The competition between Australia Under-19 batting and Japan 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 Japan Under-19 pull off a major upset? Join us live on JioHotstar,Star Sports on 20-Jan-2026 to find out the answer!
