On the second day of the ICC U19 Cricket World Cup 2026, defending champions Australia U19 thrashed Ireland U19, while England U19 beat Pakistan U19 in a low-scoring game, and Afghanistan U19 stunned South Africa U19 with a strong win.
England U19 vs Pakistan U19 experienced low-scoring battle
England U19 scored 210 all out after losing the toss against Pakistan U19. Caleb Falconer (66) and Ralphie Albert (25) had a valuable 80-run partnership for the fifth wicket, which helped the English lads to manage the 200+ total. English opener Ben Dawkins (33) was the only other batter to reach the 30-run mark in that innings. Four Pakistan bowlers got two or more wickets, while Ahmed Hussain delivered the best bowling figures with 10-0-38-3.
In reply, only Pakistan captain Farhan Yousaf managed to score 20+ runs, with 65 off 86 balls with three fours and four sixes, as Pakistan were bundled out for 173 runs. Three English bowlers picked up two wickets each in that 37-run win, as Alex Green produced the best bowling figures in that innings with 7-0-21-2.
Defending champions Australia U19 started with big win
While the defending champions Australia sent the Irish team to bat first, the no.4 batter Rob O'Brien’s 79 off 98 balls (nine fours) and the opener Freddie Ogilby’s 49 off 83 balls (four fours) helped Ireland to manage the total of 235/7 in 50 overs. Among the Aussie bowlers, Charles Lachmund got multiple wickets with the bowling figures of 10-2-41-3.
In reply, opener Nitesh Samuel and the no.3 batter Steven Hogan had a 186-run partnership for the second wicket, which helped the defending champions to chase the target in 39.4 overs after losing only two wickets. Steven Hogan recorded the first century of the tournament, as he scored 115 off 111 balls with the help of 11 fours and one six. In the meantime, Nitesh scored 77 not out off 101 balls without any boundaries.
Afghanistan U19 won against South Africa U19
After South Africa sent Afghanistan to bat first, Afghanistan opener Khalid Ahmadzai (74) and the no.3 batter Faisal Shinozada (81) had a strong 152-run partnership for the second wicket. However, from 183/1 to 186/5, the Afghans had a batting collapse, where Uzairullah Niazai ultimately rescued them with a 51 not out off 51 balls, as Afghanistan managed to score 266/8 in 50 overs. Among the African bowlers, Corne Botha (3/45) and Bayanda Majola (3/59) got three wickets each.
In reply, only the no.4 batter Jason Rowles managed to score 30+ runs, as he scored 98 off 93 balls with nine fours and three sixes before getting run out. While South African youngesters were losing wickets at regular intervals, there were only three more 20+ scores in the late batting, which weren’t enough for them (238 all out), especially after conceding 35 extras in the first innings. While there were four run-outs, Afghan bowlers Abdul Aziz (2/49) and Khatir Stanikzai (2/46) scalped two wickets each.
England U19 vs Pakistan U19: England U19 won by 37 runs
England U19 – 210 all out in 46.5 overs (Caleb Falconer 66, Ben Dawkins 33; Ahmed Hussain 3/38)
Pakistan U19 – 173 all out in 46.3 overs (Farhan Yousaf 65, Momin Qamar 18*; Alex Green 2/21)
Ireland U19 vs Australia U19: Australia U19 won by 9 wickets (with 62 balls remaining)
Ireland U19 – 235/7 in 50 overs (Rob O’Brien 79, Freddie Ogilby 49; Charles Lachmund 3/41)
Australia U19 – 237/2 in 39.4 overs (Steve Hogan 115, Nitesh Samuel 77*; Luke Murrey 1/46)
Afghanistan U19 vs South Africa U19: Afghanistan U19 won by 28 runs
Afghanistan U19 – 266/8 in 50 overs (Faisal Shinozada 81, Khalid Ahmadzai 74; Corne Botha 3/45)
South Africa U19 – 238 all out in 47.4 overs (Jason Rowles 98, Corne Botha 25; Khatir Stanikzai 2/46)
