The ICC Under-19 World Cup 2026, 1st Semi-Final match between Australia U19 and England U19 will take place at Queens Sports Club, Bulawayo. Both Australia and England showcased excellent form throughout the tournament and both topped their group's points table.

England U19 won their last match by 65 runs against New Zealand U19, successfully defending the target of 234 runs. Ben Mayes was the standout performer for England 19, scoring 53 runs. On the other hand, Australia U19 won the last match by 22 runs against West Indies U19.

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AUS U19 vs ENG U19 Match Details

• Match: Australia U19 vs England U19, 1st Semi-Final 

• Date: 3rd February 2026

• Time: 1.00 PM IST

• Venue: Queens Sports Club, Bulawayo 

• Live Streaming: JioHotstar 

AUS U19 vs ENG U19 Weather Report

AUS U19 vs ENG U19 Pitch Report

Queens Sports Club has been a happy hunting ground for the batters. They can play their strokes freely, and we have seen high-scoring games. The average first-innings score at this venue is 235 runs.

Top Batters to Watch – AUS U19 vs ENG U19

• Ben Mayes (ENG U19): 375 runs in this tournament 

• Nitesh Samuel (AUS 19): 228 runs in this tournament 

• Steven Hogan (AUS 19): 205 runs in this tournament 

Top Bowlers to Watch – AUS U19 vs ENG U19

• Manny Lumsden (ENG U19): 13 wickets in this tournament 

• Charles Lachmund (AUS U19): 12 wickets in this tournament 

• William Byrom (AUS 19): 9 wickets in this tournament 

AUS U19 vs ENG U19 Recent Form

AUS U19 vs ENG U19 Today Match Prediction Scenarios

Scenario 1: If ENG U19 Bat First

• Powerplay Score: 40–45

• Predicted Total: 250–260

• Match Result: AUS U19 to win

Scenario 2: If AUS U19 bats first

• Powerplay Score: 45–55

• Predicted Total: 275–285

• Match Result: AUS U19  to win

Who Will Hit the Most Sixes?

Who Will Hit the Most Fours?

AUS U19 vs ENG U19 Predicted Playing XIs

Australia U19

Oliver Peake (c), Will Malajczuk, Nitesh Samuel, Steven Hogan, Alex Lee Young (wk), Jayden Draper, Aryan Sharma, Hayden Schiller, Naden Cooray, Ben Gordon, Charles Lachmund

England U19 

Thomas Rew (c & wk), Ben Dawkins, Joseph Moores, Ben Mayes, Caleb Falconer, Ralphie Albert, Farhan Ahmed, Sebastian Morgan, James Minto, Manny Lumsden, Alex Green

Why Australia U19 Are Favourites Today

• Strong batting unit

• Strong pace attack 

• Recent form is excellent 

AUS U19 vs ENG U19 Today Match Prediction – Who Will Win Today?

Based on current form, team balance, and superior bowling strength, Australia U19 are the favourites to win this 1st semi-final match. Oliver Peake, Will Malajczuk and Nitesh Samuel are expected to be the key performers.AUS U19 vs ENG U19 Match FAQs

Australian teenager Will Malajczuk created a new record in the ICC U19 Cricket World Cup history while he played a smashing knock during their group stage match against Japan U19 in the ongoing 2026 edition. 

Will Malajczuk slammed 51-ball century

After Japan chose to bat first, they scored 201/8 in 50 overs. In reply, Australia U19 chased down the target in just 29.1 overs after losing only two wickets, as the opener Will Malajczuk smashed a record-breaking 51-ball century. 

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Will Malajczuk recorded fastest century in ICC U19 Cricket World Cup

The Aussie openers Will Malajczuk and Nitesh Samuel had a 135-run partnership in 15.3 overs. With the help of 12 fours and five sixes, Will recorded a 51-ball century, as the 18-year-old left-handed batter scored 102 off 55 balls before losing his wicket. It was the new record for the fastest century in the history of the ICC U19 Cricket World Cup. Nitesh also remained not out for 60 off 73 balls with four fours, as the defending champions comfortably won the match and qualified for the Super Six. 

Will started the chase with two back-to-back fours, which he continued before losing his wicket in the 16th over. He completed his half-century in 23 balls with eight fours and two sixes, and took 28 more balls to reach the three-figure mark. It was the 13.5 overs when Will completed the fastest-ever century in the U19 World Cup history.

Hugo Tani-Kelly, who scored an unbeaten century against Sri Lanka U19 in their tournament opener, also scored 79 not out against the defending champions, which helped Japan manage 200+ total. Opener Nihar Parmar was the other 30+ scorer in that innings, scoring 33 runs. Among the Aussie bowlers, Naden Cooray (3/31) and Will Byrom (2/32) managed to claim more than one wicket.

The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has officially announced a 17-member squad for the upcoming India Under-19 tour of Australia, which will take place from September 21 to October 10. The young Indian colts will be in action against their counterparts from Australia in 3 Youth ODIs and 2 four-day matches. The players to watch in this series are the exciting young players who starred in the Under-19 tournament played recently in England.

Ayush Mhatre, who led the side during the England tour, will continue as captain, with Vihaan Malhotra named vice-captain. India won the Youth ODI series in England 3-2 and drew both Tests, showcasing the team’s depth across formats. Mhatre, who scored two centuries and a fifty in the Test leg, was the leading run-getter across both sides. His deputy, Malhotra, also displayed stellar form, scoring 243 runs in ODIs and 277 in Tests.

The squad also features 14-year-old sensation Vaibhav Suryavanshi, who smashed a 64-ball century in England, the fastest in Youth ODI history. Other consistent performers like Naman Pushpak, Henil Patel, and Kanishk Chouhan have retained their places. The Indian team will begin their Australian sojourn with a trio of one-dayers at Norths before heading into the multi-day matches in Norths and Mackay.

India U19 Tour of Australia – Match Schedule

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India U19 Squad:

Ayush Mhatre (C), Vihaan Malhotra (VC), Vaibhav Suryavanshi, Vedant Trivedi, Rahul Kumar, Abhigyan Kundu (WK), Harvansh Singh (WK), R S Ambrish, Kanishk Chouhan, Naman Pushpak, Henil Patel, D. Deepesh, Kishan Kumar, Anmoljeet Singh, Khilan Patel, Udhav Mohan, Aman Chauhan.

Standbys: Yudhajit Guha, Laxman, B.K. Kishore, Alankrith Rapole, Arnav Bugga.

With a strong core and momentum on their side, India U19 will be keen to dominate Down Under and build towards next year’s U19 World Cup.