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Australia vs Ireland Highlights, U19 World Cup 2026: Australia U19 beat Ireland U19 by eight wickets
Teams:
Australia U19 (Playing XI): Will Malajczuk, Nitesh Samuel, Steven Hogan, Oliver Peake(c), Alex Lee Young(w), Jayden Draper, John James, Aryan Sharma, Hayden Schiller, Ben Gordon, Charles Lachmund
Ireland U19 (Playing XI): James West, Freddie Ogilby(w), Sebastian Dijkstra, Robert O'Brien, Adam Leckey, Marko Bates, Bruce Whaley, Oliver Riley(c), Reuben Wilson, Febin Manoj, Luke Murray
Reuben Wilson to Nitesh Samuel, 1 run, that is flicked off the back foot for a run.
Reuben Wilson to Steven Hogan, 1 run, this is driven through the covers for a single.
Reuben Wilson to Steven Hogan, No run. Play and a miss! The batter wasn't quite sure how to play that one.
Reuben Wilson to Nitesh Samuel, 1 run, the batter is on the front foot and has driven this through point for a run.
- Steven Hogan 98 (93)
- Nitesh Samuel 66 (84)
Febin Manoj to Steven Hogan, 2 runs, the batter goes deep in the crease and guides it through third man for a couple of runs.
Febin Manoj to Steven Hogan, No run, the batter has just watchfully blocked this out.
Febin Manoj to Steven Hogan, No run, the batter has just blocked that from the crease.
Febin Manoj to Steven Hogan, No run, that is defended solidly off the front foot.
Febin Manoj to Nitesh Samuel, 1 run, this is driven through mid on for a single.
Febin Manoj to Nitesh Samuel, No run, the batter has just watchfully blocked this out.
- Nitesh Samuel 65 (82)
- Steven Hogan 96 (89)
Adam Leckey to Nitesh Samuel, 1 run, that is pulled away through the square leg region for a single.
Adam Leckey to Nitesh Samuel, No run, the batter goes back in the crease to flick but cannot find the gap.
Adam Leckey to Steven Hogan, 1 run, that is pushed away for a single.
Adam Leckey to Steven Hogan, 2 runs, that is punched off the back foot for a couple.
Adam Leckey to Nitesh Samuel, 1 run, that is cut away through covers for a single.
Adam Leckey to Nitesh Samuel, No run, the off drive is played but it is stopped.
- Steven Hogan 93 (87)
- Nitesh Samuel 63 (78)
Olly Riley to Steven Hogan, Four! The batter lofts this over the infield and collects a boundary.
Olly Riley to Steven Hogan, 2 runs, the batter plays the square cut. Fetches a couple of runs.
Olly Riley to Nitesh Samuel, 1 run, the batter is on the front foot and has driven this through covers for a run.
Olly Riley to Nitesh Samuel, No run, a gentle push by the batter but cannot pierce the gap.
Olly Riley to Nitesh Samuel, No run, that is defended solidly off the front foot.
Olly Riley to Steven Hogan, 1 run, that is pulled away through the square leg region for a single.
- Steven Hogan 86 (84)
- Nitesh Samuel 62 (75)
Adam Leckey to Steven Hogan, 1 run, the pull shot comes into play. One run taken.
Adam Leckey to Nitesh Samuel, 1 run, that is pulled away through the mid wicket region for a single.
Adam Leckey to Steven Hogan, 1 run, the batter comes forward and plays an off drive for a run.
Adam Leckey to Steven Hogan, No run. Swing and a miss! The batter swings hard at that one but does not connect.
Adam Leckey to Steven Hogan, 2 runs, the batter plays the square cut. Fetches a couple of runs.
Adam Leckey to Nitesh Samuel, 1 run, the batter goes back in the crease and flicks it away through square leg for a single.
- Steven Hogan 82 (80)
- Nitesh Samuel 60 (73)
Olly Riley to Steven Hogan, Four! That is a great shot. Short in length, the batter cuts it through point and finds the boundary.
Olly Riley to Nitesh Samuel, 1 run, that is flicked off the back foot for a run.
Olly Riley to Steven Hogan, 1 run, the batter goes back in the crease and flicks it away through square leg for a single.
Olly Riley to Steven Hogan, 2 runs, the batter goes back in the crease and flicks it away through square leg for a couple.
Olly Riley to Steven Hogan, No run, a gentle push by the batter but cannot pierce the gap.
Olly Riley to Nitesh Samuel, 1 run, that is pushed away for a single.
- Nitesh Samuel 58 (71)
- Steven Hogan 75 (76)
Luke Murray to Nitesh Samuel, 1 run, that is pushed away for a single.
Luke Murray to Steven Hogan, 1 run, that is defended off the back foot to the off side for a single.
Luke Murray to Nitesh Samuel, 1 run, the batter goes back in the crease and flicks it away through covers for a single.
Luke Murray to Steven Hogan, 1 run, the batter is on the front foot and has driven this through point for a run.
Luke Murray to Nitesh Samuel, 3 runs, that is cut through point. Good running between the wickets to pick up three runs.
Luke Murray to Steven Hogan, 1 run, that is flicked off the back foot for a run.
- Nitesh Samuel 53 (68)
- Steven Hogan 72 (73)
Olly Riley to Nitesh Samuel, 2 runs, that is pulled away through square leg for a couple of runs.
Olly Riley to Steven Hogan, 1 run, the batter comes forward and plays an off drive for a run.
Olly Riley to Nitesh Samuel, 1 run, the batter has just watchfully blocked this out for a run.
Olly Riley to Nitesh Samuel, No run, a gentle push by the batter but cannot pierce the gap.
Olly Riley to Nitesh Samuel, No run, the batter looks to play that but is comprehensively beaten.
Olly Riley to Steven Hogan, 1 run, the batter drives this straight back past the bowler for a run.
- Nitesh Samuel 50 (64)
- Steven Hogan 70 (71)
Luke Murray to Nitesh Samuel, No run, the batter has just blocked that from the crease.
Luke Murray to Nitesh Samuel, No run, the batter goes back in the crease to flick but cannot find the gap.
Luke Murray to Nitesh Samuel, 2 runs, that is pulled away through mid wicket for a couple of runs.
Luke Murray to Nitesh Samuel, No run, the batter cuts the ball square but it is intercepted.
Match Statistics
Venue
Namibia Cricket Ground, Windhoek
