Australia U19 will face West Indies U19 in the Super Six Group 1 match of the ICC Men’s Under-19 World Cup 2026 on January 28, 2026, at Harare Sports Club in Zimbabwe. This is a crucial encounter for both teams as they look to secure a semifinal spot in the tournament.
Australia is the defending champion, having beaten India in the 2024 final. They remain unbeaten in the tournament, having won over Ireland, Japan, and South Africa. West Indies finished second in Group D and beat Ireland in their first Super Six match. They need to beat Australia to stay in the hunt for a semifinal berth.
This article gives you a detailed Dream11 prediction, match details, head-to-head records, and key players for this Youth ODI encounter.
Australia U19 vs West Indies U19 Match Preview
Harare Sports Club will host this Super Six Group 1 encounter. The match starts at 9:30 AM local time (1:00 PM IST).
| Details | Information |
|---|---|
| Match | Australia U19 vs West Indies U19, 31st Match (Super Six Group 1) |
| Date | 28 January 2026 |
| Time | 9:30 AM Local / 7:30 AM GMT / 1:00 PM IST |
| Venue | Harare Sports Club, Harare, Zimbabwe |
| Tournament | ICC Men’s Under-19 World Cup 2026 |
| Format | Youth ODI (50 overs) |
West Indies bowler Vitel Lawes said they should treat this game like a final: “We should play it like it’s a final. Play it like it’s the last game we’re ever going to play, so we should go all out.”
Pitch Report
| Aspect | Details |
|---|---|
| Pitch Type | Balanced surface, slightly favors batting in the first innings |
| Average ODI Score | Around 229 in the first innings |
| Favors | Pacers early, spinners in the middle overs |
| Surface | Good bounce and pace, slows down as the match progresses |
| Boundary | 69 meters (longest boundary) |
| Toss Factor | The team winning the toss is likely to bat first |
Harare Sports Club offers an even surface for both bowlers and batsmen. Pacers can get early movement, while spinners become effective in the middle overs. The pitch tends to slow down as the game progresses, making batting slightly easier in the first innings. Teams winning the toss generally prefer to bat first at this venue. Chasing teams have won 106 out of 203 ODIs played here.
Weather Report
| Condition | Details |
|---|---|
| Temperature | Around 24-26°C expected |
| Humidity | Moderate |
| Wind Speed | 12-14 kmph |
| Rain Chance | Clear and sunny expected |
| Overall | Good conditions for cricket, morning dew possible |
No rain is expected in Harare. Clear and sunny conditions forecast with temperatures between 24-26°C. With the early 9:30 AM start, there may be some moisture in the pitch.
Toss Prediction
The captain winning the toss will likely choose to bat first. The batting conditions are favorable in the first innings at Harare Sports Club, and setting a target has been the preferred approach at this venue.
Injury Updates
Australia U19: No major injury concerns reported. The full squad is available for selection. Captain Oliver Peake and key players like Will Malajczuk, Nitesh Samuel, and Charles Lachmund are all fit.
West Indies U19: No major injury concerns reported. Captain Joshua Dorne and key players Jewel Andrew, Micah McKenzie, and Vitel Lawes are all available. The full T20 World Cup squad is fit and available for selection.
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AUS U19 vs WI U19 Head-to-Head Records in Youth ODIs
Australia and the West Indies have a competitive rivalry in youth cricket.
| Category | Stats |
|---|---|
| Last Meeting | 2024 U19 World Cup – Australia won |
| Australia U19 Titles | 4 (2002, 2010, 2020, 2024) |
| West Indies U19 Titles | 1 (2016) |
| Current Form AUS | Unbeaten in tournament (4 wins) |
| Current Form WI | Won 3, Lost 1 |
Australia has won 4 U19 World Cup titles, the second-most behind India’s 5. West Indies won their only title in 2016. Australia is the defending champion, having beaten India in the 2024 final.
Last Five Matches
- No result 02-Feb-2024
- AUS Under-19 won by 6 wickets (with 31 balls remaining) 14-Jan-2022
- No result 07-Feb-2020
- W Indies U19 won by 3 wickets (with 18 balls remaining) 18-Jan-2020
- AUS Under-19 won by 5 wickets (with 20 balls remaining) 23-Feb-2014
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| Player | Team | Role | Key Stats |
|---|---|---|---|
| Will Malajczuk | AUS U19 | Opener/All-rounder | 102 off 55 balls vs Japan – fastest century in U19 WC history (51 balls) |
| Nitesh Samuel | AUS U19 | Opener | Unbeaten 77 and 60 in the first two matches – carrying his bat |
| Charles Lachmund | AUS U19 | Pace Bowler | 3/29 vs SA – has taken wickets consistently in every match |
| Jewel Andrew | WI U19 | WK-Batter | 66 off 82 balls vs Ireland – key anchor role |
| Micah McKenzie | WI U19 | Wrist Spinner | 4/36 vs Ireland, 2/15 vs Tanzania – Player of the Match in the last game |
| Vitel Lawes | WI U19 | Wrist Spinner | 3/26 vs Tanzania, 2/41 vs Ireland – key wicket-taker |
| Joshua Dorne (c) | WI U19 | Top-order Batter | Most Youth ODIs for West Indies (23 matches) – experienced captain |
| Steven Hogan | AUS U19 | Batter | 115 vs Ireland, 43 vs SA – consistent run-scorer |
| Zachary Carter | WI U19 | Batter | 114 vs South Africa – first Youth ODI century |
| Oliver Peake (c) | AUS U19 | All-rounder | Captain, plays for Melbourne Renegades in BBL |
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