ICC Under 19 World Cup 2026 | 22-Jan-2026 01:00 PM | Namibia Cricket Ground
JPNU19 247/9 (50)
IREU19 251/6 (48)
Ireland U19 won by 4 wkts
| Batsman | R | B | 4s | 6s | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sebastian Dijkstra* | 55 | 61 | 4 | 1 | 90.16 |
| Bruce Whaley | 8 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 200 |
| Bowlers | O | M | R | W | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kazuma Kato Stafford* | 9 | 0 | 42 | 2 | 4.67 |
| Nikhil Pol | 7 | 0 | 43 | 1 | 6.14 |
Last Wicket:Oliver Riley c Hugo Kelly b Nikhil Pol 5(7) - 242/6 in 47.2 ov.
Ireland U19 vs Japan U19
Japan U19 — Innings 1 (247/9 in 50 overs)
| Batsman | R | B | 4s | 6s | SR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hugo Kelly c Samuel Haslett b Oliver Riley | 20 | 23 | 4 | 0 | 86.96 | |
| Nihar Parmar c Freddie Ogilby b Adam Leckey | 24 | 51 | 2 | 1 | 47.06 | |
| Nikhil Pol c and b Adam Leckey | 2 | 10 | 0 | 0 | 20 | |
| Charles Hinze c James West b Samuel Haslett | 57 | 70 | 4 | 1 | 81.43 | |
| Montgomery Hara Hinze c Marko Bates b Samuel Haslett | 8 | 18 | 0 | 0 | 44.44 | |
| Kazuma Kato Stafford (c) c Oliver Riley b Thomas Ford | 24 | 47 | 1 | 0 | 51.06 | |
| Timothy Moore b Adam Leckey | 0 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| Skyler Nakayama Cook (wk) b Oliver Riley | 30 | 37 | 3 | 1 | 81.08 | |
| Gabriel Hara Hinze c Marko Bates b Oliver Riley | 44 | 29 | 6 | 1 | 151.72 | |
| Ryuki Ozeki not out | 11 | 8 | 1 | 0 | 137.5 | |
| Kai Wall not out | 1 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 33.33 | |
| Extras | Byes: 1 | LegByes: 4 | Wides: 21 | Total: 26 | |||||
| Total | 247 | 9 wkts, 50 overs | ||||
| Yet to Bat | ||||||
| Bowler | O | M | R | W | Econ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Reuben Wilson | 10 | 1 | 47 | 0 | 4.7 |
| Oliver Riley | 10 | 0 | 52 | 3 | 5.2 |
| Thomas Ford | 9 | 0 | 43 | 1 | 4.8 |
| Adam Leckey | 9 | 0 | 44 | 3 | 4.9 |
| Samuel Haslett | 8 | 1 | 33 | 2 | 4.1 |
| James West | 4 | 0 | 23 | 0 | 5.8 |
Partnerships
| Players | Runs | Balls |
|---|---|---|
| Hugo Kelly & Nihar Parmar | 23 | 32 |
| Nikhil Pol & Nihar Parmar | 25 | 43 |
| Charles Hinze & Nihar Parmar | 9 | 15 |
| Charles Hinze & Montgomery Hara Hinze | 15 | 28 |
| Charles Hinze & Kazuma Kato Stafford | 68 | 92 |
| Charles Hinze & Timothy Moore | 1 | 6 |
| Charles Hinze & Skyler Nakayama Cook | 21 | 19 |
| Gabriel Hara Hinze & Skyler Nakayama Cook | 62 | 50 |
| Ryuki Ozeki & Skyler Nakayama Cook | 16 | 10 |
| Ryuki Ozeki & Kai Wall | 7 | 5 |
Wickets
| # | Batsman | Over | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Hugo Kelly | 5.2 | 23 |
| 2 | Nikhil Pol | 12.3 | 48 |
| 3 | Nihar Parmar | 14.6 | 57 |
| 4 | Montgomery Hara Hinze | 19.4 | 72 |
| 5 | Kazuma Kato Stafford | 34.6 | 140 |
| 6 | Timothy Moore | 35.6 | 141 |
| 7 | Charles Hinze | 39.1 | 162 |
| 8 | Gabriel Hara Hinze | 47.3 | 224 |
| 9 | Skyler Nakayama Cook | 49.1 | 241 |
Ireland U19 — Innings 2 (251/6 in 48 overs)
| Batsman | R | B | 4s | 6s | SR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| James West b Kazuma Kato Stafford | 19 | 29 | 3 | 0 | 65.52 | |
| Freddie Ogilby (wk) c Ryuki Ozeki b Timothy Moore | 73 | 76 | 4 | 2 | 96.05 | |
| Adam Leckey c and b Timothy Moore | 44 | 57 | 1 | 0 | 77.19 | |
| Robert O'Brien c Gabriel Hara Hinze b Charles Hinze | 18 | 25 | 0 | 1 | 72 | |
| Sebastian Dijkstra not out | 55 | 61 | 4 | 1 | 90.16 | |
| Marko Bates c Nikhil Pol b Kazuma Kato Stafford | 11 | 30 | 0 | 0 | 36.67 | |
| Oliver Riley (c) c Hugo Kelly b Nikhil Pol | 5 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 71.43 | |
| Bruce Whaley not out | 8 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 200 | |
| Extras | Byes: 1 | LegByes: 2 | NoBalls: 1 | Wides: 14 | Total: 18 | |||||
| Total | 251 | 6 wkts, 48 overs | ||||
| Yet to Bat | Samuel Haslett, Reuben Wilson, Thomas Ford | |||||
| Bowler | O | M | R | W | Econ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kazuma Kato Stafford | 9 | 0 | 42 | 2 | 4.7 |
| Kai Wall | 3 | 0 | 21 | 0 | 7 |
| Nikhil Pol | 7 | 0 | 43 | 1 | 6.1 |
| Charles Hinze | 10 | 1 | 45 | 1 | 4.5 |
| Nihar Parmar | 10 | 0 | 44 | 0 | 4.4 |
| Hugo Kelly | 4 | 0 | 23 | 0 | 5.8 |
| Timothy Moore | 5 | 0 | 30 | 2 | 6 |
Partnerships
| Players | Runs | Balls |
|---|---|---|
| James West & Freddie Ogilby | 48 | 50 |
| Adam Leckey & Freddie Ogilby | 95 | 104 |
| Adam Leckey & Robert O'Brien | 7 | 12 |
| Sebastian Dijkstra & Robert O'Brien | 43 | 46 |
| Sebastian Dijkstra & Marko Bates | 38 | 55 |
| Sebastian Dijkstra & Oliver Riley | 11 | 17 |
| Sebastian Dijkstra & Bruce Whaley | 9 | 4 |
Wickets
| # | Batsman | Over | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | James West | 8.2 | 48 |
| 2 | Freddie Ogilby | 25.4 | 143 |
| 3 | Adam Leckey | 27.4 | 150 |
| 4 | Robert O'Brien | 35.2 | 193 |
| 5 | Marko Bates | 44.3 | 231 |
| 6 | Oliver Riley | 47.2 | 242 |
Match Info
| Match | Ireland Under-19 vs Japan Under-19 |
|---|---|
| Series | ICC Under 19 World Cup 2026 |
| Time | 22-Jan-2026 01:00 PM |
| Venue | Namibia Cricket Ground |
| Live Telecast | JioHotstar,Star Sports |
Match Preview: Ireland Under-19 vs Japan Under-19 (IRE-U19 vs JPN-U19)
Ireland Under-19 will face Japan Under-19 in a thrilling match on 22-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
Ireland 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. Ireland 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 Ireland 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 Ireland Under-19 showcase its strengths, or will Japan Under-19 pull off a major upset? Join us live on JioHotstar,Star Sports on 22-Jan-2026 to find out the answer!
