Australia Under-19 vs Japan Under-19 Match Highlights & Results

That brings down the curtains on this contest as the Australians register a clinical victory to stamp their authority on the game. The action in the ICC Under-19 World Cup 2026 shows no signs of slowing down, with a massive double-header scheduled for Wednesday, the 21st of January. The 'Auld Enemy' rivalry reignites as England U19 takes on Scotland U19, while Afghanistan U19 locks horns with Tanzania U19 in what promises to be another exciting day of cricket. It all starts at 7.30 am GMT, but do join us early for the pre-match buildup and live coverage. Until then, take care, and it's goodbye from the commentary box!

Oliver Peake, the skipper of Australia Under-19, says that the batting was incredible and he was happy to watch the show. Adds that Will Malajczuk was exceptional again and his bowling is valuable as well, so he is an important player. He says that he is impressed with their bowling performance. Ends by saying that they will look to win against Sri Lanka and top the table.

Kazuma Kato-Stafford, the skipper of Japan Under-19, says that he is impressed with the batting and once again, Hugo Tani-Kelly was exceptional. Adds that he is happy to see their batting performance. He adds that Australia Under-19 were truly exceptional and it was a good challenge against the reigning champions. Ends by saying that they will try to win against Ireland in their next game.

Will Malajczuk is the Player of the Match for his scintillating hundred. He says that the approach was to play his natural game and be free. Adds that he is happy to get his team to a good start. He says that Nitesh Samuel was excellent from the other end as well. Ends by saying that he is happy with the win.

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Earlier in the game, Japan Under-19 displayed commendable resilience by batting out their full 50 overs to post a total exceeding 200, anchored by Hugo Tani-Kelly's unbeaten 79 and a crucial recovery partnership with Montgomery Hara-Hinze. Despite a mid-innings collapse triggered by Australian leg-spinner Naden Cooray and an early strike from William Byrom, Japan fought back well, though they benefitted significantly from 30 extras.

It was a tough day at the office for the Japan Under-19 bowlers, who simply had no answer to the Australian onslaught. Nihar Parmar eventually managed to claim the big wicket of the centurion, but it was far too little, too late. Charles Hinze chipped in with the wicket of Hogan, but those were the only two successes Japan could celebrate. In the end, they were completely outplayed by a superior batting performance.

While Malajczuk provided the fireworks, Nitesh Samuel played the perfect second fiddle. He looked composed throughout his innings, anchoring the chase with a well-made half-century. The opening pair put on a massive 135-run stand that crushed Japan's hopes. Although Steven Hogan couldn't contribute much and departed in the 21st over, the result was never in doubt, and Australia cruised to a commanding victory in what turned out to be a very one-sided contest.

Australia Under-19 have made a mockery of the 202-run target. It was the Will Malajczuk show from the very first ball as he unleashed havoc on the Japan bowling attack. Scoring a blistering century, Malajczuk smashed 102 runs off just 55 deliveries, putting the game effectively out of reach within the first hour. His dominance was absolute, and by the time he fell in the 16th over, the damage was well and truly done.

Gabriel Hara-Hinze to Thomas Hogan, Four!FOUR! Thomas Hogan finishes off in style! Fuller, on middle and leg, Thomas Hogan stays back and clips it over mid-wicket for a boundary. Australia Under-19 beat Japan Under-19 by 8 wickets!

Nihar Parmar to Thomas Hogan, Leg bye.Down the leg side, Thomas Hogan looks to flick it but the ball hits his pads and rolls towards cover. They collect a leg bye. 200 comes up for Australia Under-19. Just 2 runs needed now.

Nihar Parmar to Thomas Hogan, Wide!Wide! Down the leg side, Thomas Hogan looks to flick it but misses.

Nihar Parmar to Thomas Hogan, No run.Flatter, on leg, Thomas Hogan looks to play a reverse sweep but wears it on his shoulder.

Nihar Parmar to Nitesh Samuel, 1 run.Flatter, on off, Nitesh Samuel pushes it to cover for a single.

Nihar Parmar to Nitesh Samuel, No run.Quicker, on off, Nitesh Samuel blocks it back to the bowler.

Nihar Parmar to Thomas Hogan, 1 run.Full, on leg, Thomas Hogan flicks it to fine leg for a single.

Nihar Parmar to Nitesh Samuel, 1 run.Much fuller, on off, Nitesh Samuel eases it to cover for a single.

Gabriel Hara-Hinze to Thomas Hogan, No run.A full toss, on off, Thomas Hogan pushes it to cover.

Gabriel Hara-Hinze to Nitesh Samuel, 1 run.Full, on off, Nitesh Samuel taps it to mid on for a single.

Gabriel Hara-Hinze to Thomas Hogan, 1 run.Flatter, on off, Thomas Hogan knocks it down the ground for a single.

Gabriel Hara-Hinze to Nitesh Samuel, 1 run.Much fuller, on off, Nitesh Samuel drives it to cover for a single.

Gabriel Hara-Hinze to Nitesh Samuel, 2 runs.Flatter, on leg, Nitesh Samuel tucks it through mid-wicket for a brace.

Gabriel Hara-Hinze to Thomas Hogan, 1 run.Full, on off, Thomas Hogan pushes it to mid off for a single.

Nikhil Pol to Thomas Hogan, 1 run.Too full, on off, Thomas Hogan knocks it down the ground for a single. Just 13 needed now.

Nikhil Pol to Thomas Hogan, No run.Fuller, on leg, Thomas Hogan flicks it to mid on.

Nikhil Pol to Thomas Hogan, No run.Much fuller, on off, Thomas Hogan pushes it to mid off.

Nikhil Pol to Thomas Hogan, 2 runs.Keeps it full, outside off, Thomas Hogan drives it through covers for a brace.

Nikhil Pol to Nitesh Samuel, 1 run.Hard length, on leg, Nitesh Samuel flicks it through square leg for a single.

Nikhil Pol to Thomas Hogan, 1 run.Length, on off, Thomas Hogan eases it to point for a single.

Montgomery Hara-Hinze to Thomas Hogan, 1 run.Hard length, on off, Thomas Hogan guides it to backward point for a single.

Montgomery Hara-Hinze to Nitesh Samuel, 1 run.Full, outside off, Nitesh Samuel steers it to backward point for a single.

Montgomery Hara-Hinze to Nitesh Samuel, 2 runs.Slower one, outside off, Nitesh Samuel looks to drive it but gets an edge. The ball rolls towards third man as the batters collect two runs.

Montgomery Hara-Hinze to Nitesh Samuel, No run.Keeps it outside off, Nitesh Samuel eases it to point.

Montgomery Hara-Hinze to Thomas Hogan, 1 run.Much fuller, on off, Thomas Hogan drives it to cover for a single.

Montgomery Hara-Hinze to Thomas Hogan, No run.On a length, on off, Thomas Hogan taps it to cover.

Montgomery Hara-Hinze to Thomas Hogan, Wide!Wide! Width, way too wide. Wided.

Nikhil Pol to Nitesh Samuel, No run.Length, on off, Nitesh Samuel eases it to mid off.

Nikhil Pol to Thomas Hogan, 1 run.Length, outside off, Thomas Hogan looks to drive it but edges it to third man for a single.

Nikhil Pol to Thomas Hogan, 2 runs.Much fuller, on off, Thomas Hogan eases it to backward square leg for a single. An overthrow allows the batters to collect one more.

Nikhil Pol to Thomas Hogan, No run.Full, on off, Thomas Hogan pushes it to cover.

Nikhil Pol to Nitesh Samuel, 1 run.Length, outside off, Nitesh Samuel cuts it through covers for a single. Fifty up for Nitesh Samuel! A well composed knock from him.

Nikhil Pol to Nitesh Samuel, No run.Much fuller, on off, Nitesh Samuel pushes it to cover.

Nihar Parmar to Thomas Hogan, No run.Keeps it full, on leg, Thomas Hogan flicks it to mid on.

Nihar Parmar to Thomas Hogan, No run.Much fuller, on off, Thomas Hogan drives it to cover.

Nihar Parmar to Nitesh Samuel, 1 run.Much fuller, on leg, Nitesh Samuel knocks it down the ground for a single. He moves to 49 now.

Nihar Parmar to Thomas Hogan, 1 run.Full, on leg, Thomas Hogan flicks it to mid-wicket for a single.

Nihar Parmar to Thomas Hogan, No run.Flatter, outside off, Thomas Hogan looks to play at it but misses.

Nihar Parmar to Nitesh Samuel, 1 run.Flatter, on off, Nitesh Samuel eases it to cover for a single.

Charles Hara-Hinze to Thomas Hogan, No run.Short, on off, Thomas Hogan blocks it to mid off.

Charles Hara-Hinze to Nitesh Samuel, 1 run.Flatter, on leg, Nitesh Samuel flicks it to mid-wicket for a single.

Charles Hara-Hinze to Nitesh Samuel, 2 runs.A full toss, on leg, Nitesh Samuel flicks it through mid-wicket for a brace.

Charles Hara-Hinze to Thomas Hogan, 1 run.Short, on off, Thomas Hogan punches it to cover for a single.

Charles Hara-Hinze to Nitesh Samuel, 1 run.Much fuller, on leg, Nitesh Samuel flicks it to mid-wicket for a single.

Charles Hara-Hinze to Thomas Hogan, 2 Wides!Two wides! Down the leg side, Thomas Hogan looks to flick it but misses. The keeper fails to collect it as the batters collect a single.

Charles Hara-Hinze to Thomas Hogan, No run.Short, on off, Thomas Hogan punches it to cover.

Nihar Parmar to Nitesh Samuel, No run.Short and wide, Nitesh Samuel slaps it to point.

Nihar Parmar to Thomas Hogan, 1 run.Much fuller, on off, Thomas Hogan plays a reverse sweep towards point for a single.

Nihar Parmar to Thomas Hogan, No run.Short, down leg, Thomas Hogan looks to flick it but wears it on his pads.

Nihar Parmar to Nitesh Samuel, 1 run.Short, on off, Nitesh Samuel knocks it down the ground for a single.

Nihar Parmar to Nitesh Samuel, 2 runs.Keeps it outside off, Nitesh Samuel drives it through covers for a brace.

Nihar Parmar to Nitesh Samuel, No run.Full, on off, Nitesh Samuel eases it to mid off.

Steven Hogan falls. Thomas Hogan walks in to bat now.

Charles Hara-Hinze to Steven Hogan, OUT! c Skyler Nakayama-Cook b Charles Hara-Hinze.OUT! CAUGHT BEHIND! Charles Hara-Hinze gets a wicket. Not a wicket taking delivery but Japan Under-19 will take it. Short and wide, Steven Hogan looks to have a waft at it but misses. Gets a faint edge and Skyler Nakayama-Cook behind the stumps takes a good catch.

Charles Hara-Hinze to Steven Hogan, No run.Flatter, on leg, Steven Hogan flicks it to mid-wicket.

Charles Hara-Hinze to Steven Hogan, 2 runs.Short, on off, Steven Hogan punches it through covers for a brace.

Charles Hara-Hinze to Nitesh Samuel, 1 run.Short, on off, Nitesh Samuel knocks it down the ground for a single.

Charles Hara-Hinze to Nitesh Samuel, No run.Lands it on leg, Nitesh Samuel eases it to mid on.

Charles Hara-Hinze to Steven Hogan, 1 run.Short, outside off, Steven Hogan chips it over covers for a single.

Nihar Parmar to Steven Hogan, 1 run.Full, on off, Steven Hogan drives it to cover for a single.

Nihar Parmar to Steven Hogan, No run.Full, on leg, Steven Hogan flicks it to mid on.

Nihar Parmar to Steven Hogan, No run.Quicker, on off, Steven Hogan cuts it to point.

Nihar Parmar to Nitesh Samuel, 1 run.Short, on off, Nitesh Samuel punches it to cover for a single.

Nihar Parmar to Nitesh Samuel, No run.Flatter, on middle, Nitesh Samuel flicks it to mid on.

Nihar Parmar to Nitesh Samuel, No run.Short, on off, Nitesh Samuel taps it back to the bowler.

Charles Hara-Hinze to Nitesh Samuel, 1 run.Much fuller, on off, Nitesh Samuel eases it to mid on for a single.

Charles Hara-Hinze to Steven Hogan, 1 run.Too full, on leg, Steven Hogan flicks it through square leg for a single.

Charles Hara-Hinze to Steven Hogan, No run.Flatter, on leg, Steven Hogan eases it to square leg.

Charles Hara-Hinze to Nitesh Samuel, 1 run.Much fuller, on off, Nitesh Samuel eases it to cover for a single.

Charles Hara-Hinze to Steven Hogan, 1 run.Short and wide, Steven Hogan slaps it to point for a single.

Charles Hara-Hinze to Steven Hogan, No run.Much fuller, on off, Steven Hogan eases it to cover.

Drinks! Just 52 runs more needed for Australia Under-19. They are absolutely cruising at the moment. Will Malajczuk departed after his century but Nitesh Samuel and Steven Hogan will look to finish this game soon. Japan Under-19 will look to pick wickets but there seems to be no way back for them in this game now. Let's see how it ends...

Nihar Parmar to Steven Hogan, 1 run.Short, on off, Steven Hogan punches it to mid off for a single.

Nihar Parmar to Steven Hogan, Four!FOUR! Nicely played! Flatter, on off, Steven Hogan gets low and chips it magnificently over cover for a boundary.

Nihar Parmar to Steven Hogan, No run.Too full, on off, Steven Hogan eases it to cover.

Nihar Parmar to Nitesh Samuel, 1 run.Much fuller, on leg, Nitesh Samuel flicks it through mid on for a single.

Nihar Parmar to Nitesh Samuel, 2 runs.Short, on off, Nitesh Samuel drives it through covers for a brace.

Nihar Parmar to Nitesh Samuel, No run.Much fuller, on off, Nitesh Samuel eases it to mid on.

Charles Hara-Hinze to Steven Hogan, 2 runs.Short and wide, Steven Hogan cuts it through backward point for a brace.

Charles Hara-Hinze to Nitesh Samuel, 1 run.Too full, on off, Nitesh Samuel taps it to cover for a single.

Charles Hara-Hinze to Steven Hogan, 1 run.Tossed up, full and on off, Steven Hogan flicks it to mid on for a single.

Charles Hara-Hinze to Steven Hogan, No run.Too full, on off, Steven Hogan digs it to mid off.

Charles Hara-Hinze to Steven Hogan, No run.Short and wide, Steven Hogan taps it to point.

Charles Hara-Hinze to Nitesh Samuel, 1 run.Short, on off, Nitesh Samuel pushes it to cover for a single.

Nihar Parmar to Nitesh Samuel, 1 run.Short ball, on middle and leg, Nitesh Samuel flicks it to mid on for a single.

Nihar Parmar to Steven Hogan, 1 run.Much fuller, on leg, Steven Hogan flicks it to mid-wicket for s single.

Nihar Parmar to Steven Hogan, No run.Short, on leg, Steven Hogan fends it to mid on.

Japan Under-19 finally gets the breakthrough. Steven Hogan walks out to bat at number 3.

Nihar Parmar to Will Malajczuk, OUT! c Gabriel Hara-Hinze b Nihar Parmar.OUT! IN THE AIR....GONE! Nihar Parmar dangles the carrot here and gets the reward. The massive 135-run opening stand has been broken now, but it won't have an effect on the result of this game. This is flighted, full and on middle. Will Malajczuk decides to take it on and goes for the slog, but fails to get under it. He does not get the elevation and it flies straight towards long on, where Gabriel Hara-Hinze comes forward and takes a good catch. Some respite for Japan Under-19. Malajczuk departs after an outstanding knock of 102 off 55, to a big applause from the Aussie fans and family at the ground.

Nihar Parmar to Nitesh Samuel, 1 run.Tossed up, full and on off, Nitesh Samuel uses his feet and drives it wide of long off for a single.

Nihar Parmar to Nitesh Samuel, No run.Floated, short and on middle, Nitesh Samuel stays back and pats it to short mid-wicket.