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U19 WC 2026 16th Match: AUS Won By 19 Runs, Malajczuk’s 102
Updated - 21-JAN-2026 6:13 IST
On 21 January, the 16th match of the Under-19 World Cup 2026, played between Australia U19 and Japan U19, was held in Windhoek. Australia beat Japan by 19 runs. Australia's opener Will Malajczuk scored 102.
Match Summary
|
Series |
ICC Mens under 19 World Cup 2026 |
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Match |
16th Match |
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Seadule |
Australia v Japan |
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Venues |
Namibia Cricket Ground, Windhoek |
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Date |
21 January |
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Result |
Australi won by 19 runs |
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Toss |
Japan (Batting) |
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Player of the Match |
Will Malajczu(AUS) (102) |
Japan Inning - 201/8(50 Overs)
After winning the toss, Japan came to bat and scored 201 at 50 overs. Top score: Hugo Tani-Kelly scored 79
|
Players |
Runs |
Strike Rate |
|
Hugo Tani-Kelly |
79 |
58.51 |
|
Nihar Parmar |
33 |
49.25 |
Bowling Highlights
For the Australian side, Naden Cooray took 3 wickets
|
Playes |
Wickets |
Economy |
|
Naden Cooray |
3 |
3.1 |
|
Will Byrom |
2 |
3.2 |
|
Aryan Sharma |
1 |
4.2 |
Australia Innings- 204/2(29.1 Overs), Target 202 Runs
Chasing the target of 202, Australia has chase the target in just 29.1 over scpored 204.. Top score: Will Malajczuk scored 102.
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|
Playes |
Runs |
Strike Rate |
|
Will Malajczu |
102 |
185.45 |
|
Nitesh Samuel |
60 |
82.19 |
Bowling Highlights
For the Japan side, Nihar Parmar took 1 wicket
|
Playes |
Wickets |
Economy |
|
Nihar Parmar |
1 |
4.37 |
|
Charlie Hara-Hinze |
1 |
7.14 |