Australia vs Japan highlights, U19 World Cup 2026: Australia beat Japan by 8 wickets

Naden Cooray to Kaisei Kobayashi-Doggett, OUT! LBW! Naden Cooray gets his second now. Flatter, on middle, Kaisei Kobayashi-Doggett hangs back and looks to flick it but misses due to the inward spin and wears it on his pads. A loud appeal and the finger goes up this time. Wickets have started to fall now for Japan Under-19.

Naden Cooray to Kaisei Kobayashi-Doggett, Short, on off, Kaisei Kobayashi-Doggett blocks it back to the bowler.

Naden Cooray to Kaisei Kobayashi-Doggett, Length, on leg, Kaisei Kobayashi-Doggett flicks it to mid-wicket.

Kasey Barton to Hugo Tani-Kelly, Length, around off, turns in, Hugo Tani-Kelly goes down across to sweep it but misses and gets hit on the pads. A big shout for LBW, but turned down.

Kasey Barton to Hugo Tani-Kelly, Too full, on off, Hugo Tani-Kelly scoops it but gets a top edge as the ball lobs towards the keeper. Not out though as it was a free hit.

Kasey Barton to Hugo Tani-Kelly, Length, on leg, Hugo Tani-Kelly fends it to mid-wicket. Another no ball for overstepping. Free hit to follow...

Kasey Barton to Hugo Tani-Kelly, Short, down leg, Hugo Tani-Kelly leaves it alone. It's a no ball for overstepping. Free hit coming up...

Kasey Barton to Hugo Tani-Kelly, Full, on off, Hugo Tani-Kelly eases it to cover.

Kasey Barton to Hugo Tani-Kelly, Length, on off, Hugo Tani-Kelly punches it to cover.

Kasey Barton to Hugo Tani-Kelly, On a length, down leg, Hugo Tani-Kelly looks to flick it but gets a blow on his pads.

Kasey Barton to Hugo Tani-Kelly, Short, on off, Hugo Tani-Kelly leaves it alone.

Naden Cooray to Kaisei Kobayashi-Doggett, Much fuller, on off, Kaisei Kobayashi-Doggett eases it to cover.

Naden Cooray to Kaisei Kobayashi-Doggett, Short again, outside off, Kaisei Kobayashi-Doggett looks to cut it but misses again.

Naden Cooray to Kaisei Kobayashi-Doggett, Short, outside off, Kaisei Kobayashi-Doggett looks to cut it but misses.

Naden Cooray to Hugo Tani-Kelly, Quicker, on middle, Hugo Tani-Kelly knocks it down the ground for a single.

Naden Cooray to Hugo Tani-Kelly, Full again, on off, Hugo Tani-Kelly blocks it back again.

Naden Cooray to Hugo Tani-Kelly, Too full, on off, Hugo Tani-Kelly digs it back to the bowler.

Kasey Barton to Kaisei Kobayashi-Doggett, Short, on leg, Kaisei Kobayashi-Doggett fends it to mid-wicket.

Kasey Barton to Hugo Tani-Kelly, Hard length, on off, Hugo Tani-Kelly tucks it to mid-wicket for a single.

Kasey Barton to Kaisei Kobayashi-Doggett, A yorker, down leg, Kaisei Kobayashi-Doggett flicks it to fine leg for a single.

Another wicket falls! Kaisei Kobayashi-Doggett walks in to bat now.

Kasey Barton to Kazuma Kato-Stafford, OUT! CAUGHT BEHIND! Kasey Barton strikes now. What a delivery. Back of a length, on off, Kazuma Kato-Stafford is caught by surprise by the extra bounce as he looks to block it. Tries to get out of the way but he is too late. It takes the outside edge and the ball carries towards Jayden Draper, who makes no mistake. Japan Under-19 have slipped from 105/2 to 107/4.

Kasey Barton to Kazuma Kato-Stafford, Much fuller, on off, Kazuma Kato-Stafford blocks it back.

Kasey Barton to Kazuma Kato-Stafford, Wide! Width, way too wide. Wided.

Kasey Barton to Hugo Tani-Kelly, On a length, on off, Hugo Tani-Kelly punches it through point for a single.

Wicket number 3 falls! Kazuma Kato-Stafford walks in to bat now.

Naden Cooray to Charles Hara-Hinze, OUT! LBW! Naden Cooray strikes with a lovely delivery. Quicker, on middle, Charles Hara-Hinze leans on and looks to block it but misses as the ball turns past the inside edge and hits his front pad. A loud appeal and the finger goes up straightaway. Charles is not happy with the decision but he can't do anything about it as we don't have DRS in this World Cup. He played some eye-catching shots in his short knock of 24 off 22 but fails to convert his start.

Naden Cooray to Charles Hara-Hinze, Short, on leg, Charles Hara-Hinze pulls it over mid-wicket for a brace.

Naden Cooray to Hugo Tani-Kelly, Keeps it outside off, Hugo Tani-Kelly punches it through covers for a single.

Naden Cooray to Charles Hara-Hinze, Short, on off, Charles Hara-Hinze flicks it to backward square leg for a single.

Naden Cooray to Hugo Tani-Kelly, Quicker, on off, Hugo Tani-Kelly drives it to cover for a single.

Naden Cooray to Hugo Tani-Kelly, Short, on off, Hugo Tani-Kelly punches it to cover.

Will Malajczuk to Hugo Tani-Kelly, Much fuller, on off, Hugo Tani-Kelly drives it to cover for a single. 100 UP FOR JAPAN!

Will Malajczuk to Charles Hara-Hinze, Full, on off, Charles Hara-Hinze pushes it to cover for a single.

Will Malajczuk to Charles Hara-Hinze, SIX! That has gone all the way! Flatter, on middle and leg, Charles Hara-Hinze gets low and clatters it over deep mid-wicket for a biggie.

Will Malajczuk to Hugo Tani-Kelly, Flatter, on off, Hugo Tani-Kelly drives it to cover for s single.

Will Malajczuk to Hugo Tani-Kelly, Full, on leg, Hugo Tani-Kelly eases it to mid on.

Will Malajczuk to Hugo Tani-Kelly, Quicker, down leg, Hugo Tani-Kelly looks to push it but misses and hits his pads. A stifled appeal but turned down.

William Byrom to Charles Hara-Hinze, Much fuller, on off, Charles Hara-Hinze blocks it back to the bowler.

William Byrom to Charles Hara-Hinze, Wide! Length, down leg, Charles Hara-Hinze looks to flick it but misses.

William Byrom to Charles Hara-Hinze, Keeps it full, on leg, Charles Hara-Hinze flicks it to mid-wicket.

William Byrom to Charles Hara-Hinze, Short, on leg, Charles Hara-Hinze looks to pull it but misses.

William Byrom to Charles Hara-Hinze, On a length, outside off, Charles Hara-Hinze punches it through covers for a brace. Good fielding in the deep.

William Byrom to Hugo Tani-Kelly, Back of a length, on leg, Hugo Tani-Kelly tugs it through square leg for a single.

William Byrom to Charles Hara-Hinze, On a length, on off, Charles Hara-Hinze pushes it to point for a single.