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Welcome to the 33rd ICC Men’s U-19 World Cup coverage!
We’re excited to bring you live updates and insights from this prestigious tournament, taking place across venues in Zimbabwe and Namibia.
As young cricketing talent from around the globe showcases their skills, join us in celebrating the future stars of the game.
Stay tuned for match highlights from our Reporter Don Makanyanga as nations compete for the coveted title.
Let the excitement of the U-19 World Cup begin!
Super Six Group 2 match – England vs New Zealand
England and New Zealand are battling it out in the 34th match of the 2026 ICC Men’s U-19 World Cup at Queens Sports Club in Bulawayo, Zimbabwe.
New Zealand have won the toss and elected to field first.
England are currently sitting second in Group B of the Super Six while New Zealand is on number two in the same group.
Wicket
New Zealand have claimed their first wicket of the day after 12.3 overs.
Joseph Moors is caught out by Brandon Matzopoulos of a Hunters Shore delivery.
Engalnd are 48-1 after 12.3 overs.
Wicket
England have lost their second wicket of the day, four runs before they reach the 100-run mark.
Ben Dawkins has been bowled out by Jaskaran Sandhu for 42 runs off 62 balls.
England are 96-2 after 22.3 overs.
England have reached the 100-run mark after 23.2 overs
Wicket
New Zealand have claimed their third wicket of the day. Thomas Rew is back to the pavilion.
He has been caught out by Selwin Sanjay off a Callum Samson delivery. England are now 113-3 after 27.2 overs.
Wicket
Ben Mayes is bowled out by Snehith Reddy Devireddy. England have now lost four wickets in 35.3 overs for 148 runs.
England have reached the 150-run mark after 36.1 overs.
Wicket
Snehith Reddy Devireddy claims his second wicket of the day for New Zealand.
He bowls out Ralphie Albert.
England are now 175-5 after 41.2 overs.
England are 200 runs up after 46.3 overs for the loss of five wickets.
Wicket
Caleb Falconer is caught out by Jones of a Clarke delivery
England are now 211-6 after 47.3 overs.
Wicket
England lose their 7th wicket with five balls remaining in the innings.
Sebastian Morgan is caught out by Burns of another Clarke delivery.
England are now 225-7 after 49-1 overs.
Innings break
England have finished their batting innings with a score of 234-7.
New Zealand needs 235 runs to win from 50 overs.
Wicket
New Zealand begins their chase. They need 235 runs from 50 overs.
The New Zealand chase is off to a false start as England claims the first wicket.
Aryan Mann is caught out by Falconer from a Morgan delivery
New Zealand is 13-1 after 1.3 overs.
Wicket
New Zealand have lost two wickets in the 8th over.
Rew and Lumsden have combined well to claim two wickets.
Hugo Bogue and Tom Jones were caught out by Rew in the 7.2 over and 7.6 over from a Lumsden delivery.
After 8 overs, New Zealand are 46-3.
50 up for New Zealand
New Zealand have reached the 50-run mark in their chase of 235 runs against England in 11.3 overs for the loss of three wickets.
100-up
New Zealand has reached the 100-run mark in 23.1 overs for the loss of four wickets.
They are now 101-4 and need 134 runs to win from 26.1 overs.
New Zealand has now reached the halfway mark of their batting innings, and are 107-4. They now need
128 runs from 25 overs.
Meanwhile, Afghanistan face Ireland in Harare
Afghanistan is taking on Ireland in a Group One Super Six match at Harare Sports Club.
Afghanistan has won the toss and elected to bat first.
Afghanistan is looking nothing short of a victory to keep their hopes alive to clinch a semi-final spot in this year’s edition of the ICC Men’s U-19 World Cup. They are currently sitting third on the standings.
Ireland, who are in contention for a semi-final spot, having lost three of their Group One Super Six matches and will be looking for a consolation win.
Wicket
Afghanistan is off to a false start as they lose their first wicket with the last ball of the third over.
Khalid Ahmadzai is bowled out by Reuben Wilson.
Afghanistan is 13-1 after 2.6 overs.
Wicket
Ireland claims their second wicket of the day.
Osman Sadat is caught by Reuben Wilson of a Thomas Ford delivery.
Afghanistan is now 27-2 after 7.1 overs.
50 up for Afghanistan
Afghanistan has reached the 50-run mark after 10.4 overs for the loss of two wickets.
100 runs up for Afghanistan
Afghanistan has reached the 100-run mark after 20.4 overs for the loss of two wickets.
Wicket:
Uzairullah Niazai is caught out by Reuben Wilson off an Oliver Riley delivery.
Afghanistan is now 102-3 after 21.2 overs.
150 up for Afghanistan
Afghanistan has reached the 150-run mark after 30.1 overs for the loss of three wickets
200 runs up for Afghanistan.
Afghanistan has reached the 200-run mark after 38.5 overs for the loss of three wickets.
250 runs up for Afghanistan
Afghanistan have reached the 250 run mark after 44.1 overs for the loss of three wickets.
Wicket
Ireland breaks the fourth wicket partnership for Afghanistan, as Faisal Shinozada is caught out by Leckey from a Riley delivery.
Afghanistan is now 290-4 after 47.3 overs.
Wicket
Ireland claims the fifth wicket of the match with the first ball of the 48th over
Azizullah Miakhil is caught out by West off a Wilson delivery.
Afghanistan are now 297-5 after 48.1 overs.
Wicket
Ireland strikes again. Wilson gets Abdul Aziz through an lbw. Afghanistan is 297-6 after 48.2 overs
300-up for Afghanistan.
Afghanistan has reached the 300-run mark after 48.5 overs for the loss of six wickets.
Wicket
Wilson and Riley combine again to dismiss Mahboob Khan to claim Ireland’s seventh wicket with three balls remaining in the innings.
Innings break
Afghanistan has scored 315-7 in 50 overs.
Ireland needs 316 runs to win in 50 overs
Zimbabwe take on Bangladesh
SuperSix
Zimbabwe take on Bangladesh in the last match of their last match of Super Six.
Zimbabwe are seeking their first win of the tournament.
Bangladesh have won the toss and elected to bat first.
Teams:
Zimbabwe
Nathaniel Hlabangana, Kupakwashe Muradzi (wk), Kian Blignaut, Brandon Ndiweni, Leeroy Chiwaula, Michael Blignaut, Simbarashe Mudzengerere (capt), Tatenda Chimugoro, Panashe Mazai, Shelton Mazvitorera, Webster Madhidhi.
Bangladesh
Zawad Abrar, Rifat Beg, Azizul Hakim Tamim (capt), Kalam Siddiki Aleen, Rizan Hossan, Md Abdullah, Farid Hasan Faysal (wk), Samiun Basir Ratul, Shahriar Ahmed, Al Fahad, Iqbal Hossain
Zimbabwe crash out of World Cup
Zimbabwe’s campaign in the 2026 ICC Men’s U-19 World Cup has come to an end after they lost the last Super Six match to Bangladesh by 74 runs.
Bangladesh won the toss and elected to bat first and went on to set Zimbabwe a target of 255 runs to win.
Despite Zimbabwe putting up a good fight, the co-hosts of the tournament were bowled out for 179 runs.
Simbabrashe Mudzengere led the chase with a 70 run score from 121 balls, while Shelton Mazvitorera scored 42 off 42.
