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Afghanistan U19 Crush West Indies U19 by 138 Runs | England U19 Dominate Zimbabwe | U19 World Cup 2026 Daily Round-Up
Summary: Afghanistan U19 produced a stunning all-round show to thrash West Indies U19 by 138 runs, while England U19 chased comfortably against Zimbabwe. Rain spoiled NZ vs USA.
Afghanistan U19 delivered one of their most dominant performances in the ICC Under-19 World Cup 2026, defeating West Indies U19 by a huge 138 runs in Group D at the High Performance Oval, Windhoek.
After winning the toss, Afghanistan opted to bat first - a decision that paid rich dividends.
Afghanistan U19 Innings – 262/6 (50 Overs)
Afghanistan posted a competitive total of 262 for 6, powered by brilliant middle-order batting.
Top Performers (Batting):
West Indies bowlers Jakeem Pollard and Vitel Lawes picked up three wickets each but struggled to contain the run flow.
Chasing 263, West Indies U19 failed to build partnerships and were bundled out for just 124 runs.
Key Resistance:
Afghanistan Bowling Heroes:
Player of the Match: Mahboob Khan for his match-winning all-round leadership.
In Group C, England U19 displayed class and composure, defeating Zimbabwe U19 by 8 wickets at Takashinga Sports Club, Harare.
Zimbabwe U19 – 208/9 (50 Overs)
Zimbabwe managed a fighting total, led by:
England bowlers kept things tight, with Manny Lumsden (3 wickets) and Farhan Ahmed (2 wickets) standing out.
England U19 – 209/2 (28 Overs)
England chased the target in just 28 overs, showcasing batting depth and intent.
Star Performers:
Player of the Match: Thomas Rew for his commanding unbeaten knock.
The Group B clash between New Zealand U19 and USA U19 at Bulawayo ended in No Result due to rain after the USA posted 253/9.
New Zealand managed 12/0 in 1 over before play was washed out.
Afghanistan U19’s emphatic victory strengthens their reputation as a rising force in youth cricket, while England U19 continue to look like strong title contenders. Rain interruptions remain a challenge in the Zimbabwe leg of the tournament.
ICC Under 19 World Cup 2026 results,Afghanistan U19 vs West Indies U19 match report,England U19 cricket team World Cup
Afghanistan U19 Register Massive 138-Run Win Over West Indies U19
Afghanistan U19 delivered one of their most dominant performances in the ICC Under-19 World Cup 2026, defeating West Indies U19 by a huge 138 runs in Group D at the High Performance Oval, Windhoek.
After winning the toss, Afghanistan opted to bat first - a decision that paid rich dividends.
Afghanistan U19 Innings – 262/6 (50 Overs)
Afghanistan posted a competitive total of 262 for 6, powered by brilliant middle-order batting.
Top Performers (Batting):
- Osman Sadat – 88 (131 balls): Anchored the innings with maturity
- Mahboob Khan – 86 (69 balls): Explosive captain’s knock with 10 fours and 2 sixes
- Khalid Ahmadzai – 34 (45 balls): Provided a steady start
West Indies bowlers Jakeem Pollard and Vitel Lawes picked up three wickets each but struggled to contain the run flow.
West Indies U19 Collapse – 124 All Out (33.2 Overs)
Chasing 263, West Indies U19 failed to build partnerships and were bundled out for just 124 runs.
Key Resistance:
- Jewel Andrew – 57 (70 balls): Lone fighter for WI U19
Afghanistan Bowling Heroes:
- Nooristani Omarzai – 4/16
- Wahidullah Zadran – 3 wickets
- Khatir Stanikzai – 3 wickets
Player of the Match: Mahboob Khan for his match-winning all-round leadership.
England U19 Cruise to 8-Wicket Win Against Zimbabwe U19
In Group C, England U19 displayed class and composure, defeating Zimbabwe U19 by 8 wickets at Takashinga Sports Club, Harare.
Zimbabwe U19 – 208/9 (50 Overs)
Zimbabwe managed a fighting total, led by:
- Simbarashe Mudzengerere – 45*
- Dhruv Patel – 36
England bowlers kept things tight, with Manny Lumsden (3 wickets) and Farhan Ahmed (2 wickets) standing out.
England U19 – 209/2 (28 Overs)
England chased the target in just 28 overs, showcasing batting depth and intent.
Star Performers:
- Thomas Rew – 86 (66 balls)*
- Ben Mayes – 77 (72 balls)*
Player of the Match: Thomas Rew for his commanding unbeaten knock.
NZ U19 vs USA U19 Abandoned Due to Rain
The Group B clash between New Zealand U19 and USA U19 at Bulawayo ended in No Result due to rain after the USA posted 253/9.
New Zealand managed 12/0 in 1 over before play was washed out.
Today’s ICC U19 World Cup 2026 Matches (Jan 19)
- Pakistan U19 vs Scotland U19 – Group C, Harare
- Sri Lanka U19 vs Ireland U19 – Group A, Windhoek
- South Africa U19 vs Tanzania U19 – Group D, Windhoek
- Start Time: 9:30 AM LOCAL / 7:30 AM GMT
Why This Matters
Afghanistan U19’s emphatic victory strengthens their reputation as a rising force in youth cricket, while England U19 continue to look like strong title contenders. Rain interruptions remain a challenge in the Zimbabwe leg of the tournament.
ICC Under 19 World Cup 2026 results,Afghanistan U19 vs West Indies U19 match report,England U19 cricket team World Cup
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