Australia vs Ireland Highlights, U19 World Cup 2026: Australia U19 beat Ireland U19 by eight wickets
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Australia vs Ireland Highlights, U19 World Cup 2026: Australia U19 beat Ireland U19 by eight wickets

Australia vs Ireland Highlights, U19 World Cup 2026: Australia U19 captain Oliver Peake won the toss and opted to bowl first against Ireland in Match 5 of the ongoing ICC Under-19 World Cup at the Namibia Cricket Ground in Windhoek on Friday. 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
16:33 (IST) Jan 16
W
Overs49.2
Score229 - 7

Charles Lachmund to Bruce Whaley, OUT! That is a simple catch to the fielder.

16:33 (IST) Jan 16
0
Overs49.1
Score229 - 6

Charles Lachmund to Bruce Whaley, No run, punched with sweet timing but not finding the gap.

16:31 (IST) Jan 16
Score after 49 overs 229 - 6
Runs Scored: 0
11(1WD)00(W)206
  • Olly Riley 8 (3)
  • Bruce Whaley 8 (7)
Hayden Schiller7-0-38-1
6
Overs48.6
Score229 - 6

Hayden Schiller to Olly Riley, Six! Up, up and away! The batter has lofted this clean as a whistle and it has cleared the boundary.

16:31 (IST) Jan 16
0
Overs48.5
Score223 - 6

Hayden Schiller to Olly Riley, No run, the batter looks to play that but is comprehensively beaten.

16:30 (IST) Jan 16
2
Overs48.4
Score223 - 6

Hayden Schiller to Olly Riley, 2 runs, the batter is on the front foot and has driven this through covers for a couple of runs.

16:28 (IST) Jan 16
W
Overs48.3
Score221 - 6

Hayden Schiller to Robert O’Brien, OUT! That is a spectacular diving catch.

16:28 (IST) Jan 16
0
Overs48.2
Score221 - 5

Hayden Schiller to Robert O’Brien, No run. Play and a miss! The batter wasn't quite sure how to play that one.

16:27 (IST) Jan 16
1wd
Overs48.2
Score221 - 5

Hayden Schiller to Robert O’Brien, Wide! The batter looks to play that but is comprehensively beaten.

16:26 (IST) Jan 16
1
Overs48.1
Score220 - 5

Hayden Schiller to Bruce Whaley, 1 run, the batter plays the square cut. Fetches a single.

16:25 (IST) Jan 16
Score after 48 overs 219 - 5
Runs Scored: 0
401(1WD)0211
  • Bruce Whaley 7 (6)
  • Robert O’Brien 79 (96)
Ben Gordon9-0-47-1
1
Overs47.6
Score219 - 5

Ben Gordon to Bruce Whaley, 1 run, the batter is on the front foot and has driven this through point for a run.

16:23 (IST) Jan 16
1
Overs47.5
Score218 - 5

Ben Gordon to Robert O’Brien, 1 run, that is lofted away for a single.

16:23 (IST) Jan 16
2
Overs47.4
Score217 - 5

Ben Gordon to Robert O’Brien, 2 runs, this is driven through the covers for a couple.

16:22 (IST) Jan 16
0
Overs47.3
Score215 - 5

Ben Gordon to Robert O’Brien, No run. Play and a miss! The batter wasn't quite sure how to play that one.

16:22 (IST) Jan 16
1wd
Overs47.3
Score215 - 5

Ben Gordon to Robert O’Brien, Wide! Play and a miss! The batter wasn't quite sure how to play that one.

16:21 (IST) Jan 16
0
Overs47.2
Score214 - 5

Ben Gordon to Robert O’Brien, No run, beaten! Lovely bowling as the batter is defeated all ends up.

16:20 (IST) Jan 16
4
Overs47.1
Score214 - 5

Ben Gordon to Robert O’Brien, Four! You cannot keep a fielder for that. The batter has scooped this over the fine leg fielder.

16:19 (IST) Jan 16
Score after 47 overs 210 - 5
Runs Scored: 0
001(1WD)1214
  • Bruce Whaley 6 (5)
  • Robert O’Brien 72 (91)
Hayden Schiller6-0-28-0
4
Overs46.6
Score210 - 5

Hayden Schiller to Bruce Whaley, Four! The pull shot comes out and it fetches the batter a boundary.

16:18 (IST) Jan 16
1
Overs46.5
Score206 - 5

Hayden Schiller to Robert O’Brien, 1 run, that is flicked off the back foot for a run.

16:18 (IST) Jan 16
2
Overs46.4
Score205 - 5

Hayden Schiller to Robert O’Brien, 2 runs, that is pulled away through mid on for a couple of runs.

16:17 (IST) Jan 16
1
Overs46.3
Score203 - 5

Hayden Schiller to Bruce Whaley, 1 run, the batter plays the scoop shot for a run.

16:16 (IST) Jan 16
1wd
Overs46.3
Score202 - 5

Hayden Schiller to Bruce Whaley, Wide! Play and a miss! The batter wasn't quite sure how to play that one.

16:16 (IST) Jan 16
0
Overs46.2
Score201 - 5

Hayden Schiller to Bruce Whaley, No run, the batter looks to play that but is comprehensively beaten.

16:15 (IST) Jan 16
0
Overs46.1
Score201 - 5

Hayden Schiller to Bruce Whaley, No run, this time the batter punches it off the front foot, but finds a fielder.

16:14 (IST) Jan 16
Score after 46 overs 201 - 5
Runs Scored: 0
00(W)1044
  • Robert O’Brien 69 (89)
  • Bruce Whaley 1 (1)
Ben Gordon8-0-38-1
4
Overs45.6
Score201 - 5

Ben Gordon to Robert O’Brien, Four! That is pulled through the on side. The ball races to the fence in no time.

16:13 (IST) Jan 16
4
Overs45.5
Score197 - 5

Ben Gordon to Robert O’Brien, Four! That is pulled through the on side. The ball races to the fence in no time.

16:13 (IST) Jan 16
0
Overs45.4
Score193 - 5

Ben Gordon to Robert O’Brien, No run, that is punched off the back foot but straight to the fielder.

16:12 (IST) Jan 16
1
Overs45.3
Score193 - 5

Ben Gordon to Bruce Whaley, 1 run, this time the batter goes back and punches it from the crease for a run.

16:10 (IST) Jan 16
W
Overs45.2
Score192 - 5

Ben Gordon to Marko Bates, OUT! That is a simple catch to the fielder.

16:10 (IST) Jan 16
0
Overs45.1
Score192 - 4

Ben Gordon to Marko Bates, No run, the batter looks to play that but is comprehensively beaten.

16:09 (IST) Jan 16
Score after 45 overs 192 - 4
Runs Scored: 0
242110
  • Robert O’Brien 61 (86)
  • Marko Bates 14 (13)
John James6-0-33-1
0
Overs44.6
Score192 - 4

John James to Robert O’Brien, No run, that is flicked away but straight to the fielder.

16:08 (IST) Jan 16
1
Overs44.5
Score192 - 4

John James to Marko Bates, 1 run, that is flicked off the back foot for a run.

16:07 (IST) Jan 16
1
Overs44.4
Score191 - 4

John James to Robert O’Brien, 1 run, the batter goes deep in the crease and guides it through third man for a single.

16:06 (IST) Jan 16
2
Overs44.3
Score190 - 4

John James to Robert O’Brien, 2 runs, that is lofted away for a couple.

16:05 (IST) Jan 16
4
Overs44.2
Score188 - 4

John James to Robert O’Brien, Four! This is lofted in the air and over the fielder at mid off. Bounces into the fence.

16:05 (IST) Jan 16
2
Overs44.1
Score184 - 4

John James to Robert O’Brien, 2 runs, the batter goes deep in the crease and guides it through third man for a couple of runs.

16:03 (IST) Jan 16
Score after 44 overs 182 - 4
Runs Scored: 0
164101
  • Robert O’Brien 52 (81)
  • Marko Bates 13 (12)
Charles Lachmund9-2-35-2
1
Overs43.6
Score182 - 4

Charles Lachmund to Robert O’Brien, 1 run, the batter goes deep in the crease and guides it through third man for a single.

16:02 (IST) Jan 16
0
Overs43.5
Score181 - 4

Charles Lachmund to Robert O’Brien, No run, that is punched off the back foot but straight to the fielder.

16:02 (IST) Jan 16
1
Overs43.4
Score181 - 4

Charles Lachmund to Marko Bates, 1 run, the batter goes deep in the crease and guides it through third man for a single.

16:01 (IST) Jan 16
4
Overs43.3
Score180 - 4

Charles Lachmund to Marko Bates, Four! Nice one. A good-looking square drive is played and it results in a boundary.

16:00 (IST) Jan 16
6
Overs43.2
Score176 - 4

Charles Lachmund to Marko Bates, Six! There she goes! The ball is travelling into the crowd, thanks to a flick shot off the back foot. The umpire raises both arms.

16:00 (IST) Jan 16
1
Overs43.1
Score170 - 4

Charles Lachmund to Robert O’Brien, 1 run, that is pushed away for a single.

15:59 (IST) Jan 16
Score after 43 overs 169 - 4
Runs Scored: 0
01(1B)4041
  • Robert O’Brien 50 (78)
  • Marko Bates 2 (9)
Will Malajczuk10-0-39-1
1
Overs42.6
Score169 - 4

Will Malajczuk to Robert O’Brien, 1 run, that is flicked off the back foot for a run.

15:58 (IST) Jan 16
4
Overs42.5
Score168 - 4

Will Malajczuk to Robert O’Brien, Four! Innovative way to get a boundary. The batter spots the off spin and reverse sweeps it through third man.

15:58 (IST) Jan 16
0
Overs42.4
Score164 - 4

Will Malajczuk to Robert O’Brien, No run, the batter has just watchfully blocked this out.

15:57 (IST) Jan 16
4
Overs42.3
Score164 - 4

Will Malajczuk to Robert O’Brien, Four! This is lofted in the air and over the fielder at mid on. Bounces into the fence.

15:57 (IST) Jan 16
0
Overs42.2
Score160 - 4

Will Malajczuk to Marko Bates, Bye. Swing and a miss! The batter swings hard at that one but does not connect.

15:57 (IST) Jan 16
0
Overs42.1
Score159 - 4

Will Malajczuk to Marko Bates, No run, punched with sweet timing but not finding the gap.

15:56 (IST) Jan 16
Score after 42 overs 159 - 4
Runs Scored: 0
01(1WD)01010
  • Robert O’Brien 41 (74)
  • Marko Bates 2 (7)
Charles Lachmund8-2-22-2
0
Overs41.6
Score159 - 4

Charles Lachmund to Robert O’Brien, No run, sharp bouncer! The batter ducks.

15:55 (IST) Jan 16
1
Overs41.5
Score159 - 4

Charles Lachmund to Marko Bates, 1 run, the batter goes back in the crease and flicks it away through square leg for a single.

15:55 (IST) Jan 16
0
Overs41.4
Score158 - 4

Charles Lachmund to Marko Bates, No run. Play and a miss! The batter wasn't quite sure how to play that one.

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Australia vs Ireland Highlights, U19 World Cup 2026: After winning the toss, Australia Under-19 skipper Oliver Peake chose to field against Ireland in Match No. 5 of the ICC Under-19 World Cup at Windhoek’s Namibia Cricket Ground on Friday. Australia U19 beat Ireland U19 by eight wickets