Australia Under-19s vs West Indies Under-19s, 7th Match Scorecard
Australia Under-19s put in a brilliant performance against West Indies Under-19s in the 7th match of the Super Six Group I, which was held at the Harare Sports Club on 28 January 2026. Batting first, Australia scored 314 runs for the loss of 7 wickets in 50 overs. The team's innings was led by captain Oliver Peake, who scored an impressive 109 runs off 117 balls.
Australia Under-19s put in a brilliant performance against West Indies Under-19s in the 7th match of the Super Six Group I, which was held at the Harare Sports Club on 28 January 2026. Batting first, Australia scored 314 runs for the loss of 7 wickets in 50 overs. The team's innings was led by captain Oliver Peake, who scored an impressive 109 runs off 117 balls. Knightesh Samuel and Will Malaczuk also added 56 and 48 runs respectively. With key partnerships throughout the innings, especially between Peake and Samuel, Australia were able to maintain a solid run rate and set a challenging target for their opponents. 21 runs also came from extras.
In reply, the West Indies Under-19 team struggled to maintain the required run rate. Although Zachary Carter scored 64 runs off 42 balls and Joshua Dorn scored 62, wickets fell regularly at crucial moments. Charles Lachmund and Hayden Schiller took important wickets with disciplined bowling and kept the West Indies score limited. In the end, the West Indies scored 292 for 9 in 50 overs, 22 runs short of the target set by Australia.
Australia's win showcased their depth in both their batting and bowling. A combination of a strong opening order and a disciplined bowling attack ensured the outcome of the match. The win gives Australia a crucial advantage in Super Six Group I and boosts the team's confidence for the remaining matches.
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