England U19 produced a clinical performance to defeat Australia U19 by 27 runs in the first semi-final of the 2026 U19 World Cup at the Queens Sports Club. The victory ensures England’s spot in the final as they continue their unbeaten run in the tournament.
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Key Match Stats:
- Result: England won by 27 runs.
- Toss: Australia won the toss and chose to bowl first.
- England Score: 277/7 (50 overs)
- Australia Score: 250 all out (48.4 overs)
Top Performers
Batting (England):
- Thomas Rew: 102 runs (Centurion and Player of the Match)
- Farhan Ahmed: 28* runs (Crucial late-innings cameo)
Bowling (Australia):
- Hayden Schiller: 2/31
- Naden Cooray: 2/49
Bowling (England):
- Manny Lumsden: 3/42
- Farhan Ahmed: 2/38
Bowling (Australia)
- Naden Cooray: 2/49
- Hayden Schiller: 2/31
Match Summary
England set a formidable target of 278 in the semi-final of U19 World Cup, largely thanks to a brilliant century from Thomas Rew. Rew anchored the innings, allowing the middle order to play freely around him.
Australia’s bowlers, led by Hayden Schiller, managed to pick up regular wickets but couldn’t stop England from reaching a high total.
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In response, Australia’s chase never truly gained the required momentum. Despite a few solid starts, they lost wickets at key intervals. England’s star seamer Manny Lumsden broke the back of the Australian batting lineup, while Farhan Ahmed proved effective with his spin. Australia was eventually bowled out for 250, falling short of the U19 World Cup final.