Australia vs West Indies Highlights, U19 World Cup 2026: Australia beat West Indies by 22 runs

Ben Gordon to Tanez Francis, Good length around off, Tanez Francis blocks this off his front foot.

Ben Gordon to Tanez Francis, WIDE! Full and way too wide outside off, Tanez Francis swings and misses but this was on the other side of the tramline and Ben will need to reload it.

Ben Gordon to Tanez Francis, Back of a length, around off, Tanez Francis looks to block this by pressing in front but the ball holds a bit and outdoes the batter. Tanez does well to keep it out with soft hands.

Ben Gordon to Tanez Francis, Hard length on off, Tanez Francis punches this to point for no run.

Ben Gordon to Tanez Francis, FOUR! Width on offer and Tanez Francis joins his partner in the boundary-hitting party. Slightly short and on off, Tanez Francis quickly reads the line and length of it, stays deep inside the crease and cuts this square on off for a boundary. 

Charles Lachmund to Zachary Carter, Back of a length around off, Zachary Carter keeps it out.

Charles Lachmund to Zachary Carter, FOUR! Carter is on a mission and that is to demolish the Aussie pace battery. Pitched up, around off, Zachary Carter gets right on top of the bounce and lofts this over the ring of fielders on off for a boundary down to deep cover region. 

Charles Lachmund to Zachary Carter, FOUR! Intentional and delicate late touch from Zachary for four. Good length, close to that off-pole of Zachary Carter. The southpaw plays this late and intentionally dabs this past the fielder at first slip for a boundary. 

Charles Lachmund to Zachary Carter, Low full toss around off, Zachary Carter looks to punch this down the ground but his bottom hand comes off the bat and he ends up rolling this to mid off.

Charles Lachmund to Tanez Francis, Hard length, going down the leg, Tanez Francis milks this through square leg for a strike rotation. 

Charles Lachmund to Tanez Francis, WIDE! Charles Lachmund errs in line and concedes another extra. Full and wide down the leg, Tanez Francis looks to flick this but misses. Wided. 

Charles Lachmund to Tanez Francis, Inswinging fuller one, on a length. Tanez Francis tucks this to short mid-wicket for a dot.

Ben Gordon to Zachary Carter, On a length around off, Zachary Carter punches this to mid off for no run.

Ben Gordon to Zachary Carter, WIDE! Ben errs in line and bowls this down the leg. Wided.

Ben Gordon to Zachary Carter, Good length on the pads, Zachary Carter tucks this to mid-wicket for no run.

Ben Gordon to Zachary Carter, FOUR! From power to classy touches, Zachary Carter has got it all. Pitched up, around off, Zachary Carter gets on top of the bounce, opens the face of his blade and cuts this through the gap at the point region for yet another boundary to his tally.

Ben Gordon to Zachary Carter, WIDE! Back of a length around off, Zachary Carter leaves it. Wided.

Ben Gordon to Zachary Carter, Hard length on off, Zachary Carter keeps it out.

Ben Gordon to Zachary Carter, SIX! Smashed out of the park for a biggie. Overpitched, around off, Zachary Carter gets right on top of the ball with a baby step towards the pitch of it. Presents the full face of his bat and lofts this down the ground for a huge six towards the sight screen. 

Ben Gordon to Zachary Carter, Around that nagging length from Ben, on off, shaping away from the batter. Zachary Carter was forced to poke at it but gets beaten as the ball shaped away from the southpaw.

Ben Gordon to Zachary Carter, WIDE! Full and down the leg, Zachary steps inside and leaves. Wided.

Charles Lachmund to Tanez Francis, One turns to two. Good length on off, Tanez Francis presents a full face of his bat and punches this down the ground for a single but a fumble while gathering from the fielder at mid on deflects this past the covering fielder from mid off and the batters sneak an extra run.

Charles Lachmund to Tanez Francis, Good length on off, Tanez Francis blocks this off his front foot.

Charles Lachmund to Tanez Francis, On a length around off and shaping back into the batter. Tanez Francis tucks this to mid-wicket for a dot. 

Charles Lachmund to Zachary Carter, Back of a length on middle and leg, Zachary Carter tucks this gently through mid-wicket for a single. 

Charles Lachmund to Zachary Carter, WIDE! Good length, down the leg. Zachary Carter leaves it. Wided.

Charles Lachmund to Zachary Carter, FOUR! Stand and deliver. Pitched up, around off, Zachary Carter stands his ground and punts this down the ground past the fielder at mid off for a boundary in a flash. Back-to-back boundaries for Zachary Carter. 

Charles Lachmund to Zachary Carter, FOUR! Slight err in length from Charles and Carter has smashed this away to the fence. Charles Lachmund looks for a yorker around off, misses and bowls a full toss, wide of off, shaping away in the air. Zachary Carter drives this through the point region for a boundary. 

Ben Gordon to Tanez Francis, Full and wide of off, Tanez Francis strides to the pitch of it and leaves it. 

Ben Gordon to Zachary Carter, Inswinging fuller one, on the pads, Zachary Carter flicks this off the inside to fine leg for a run.

Ben Gordon to Tanez Francis, Good length, around off, Tanez Francis punches this off his back foot through point for a single. 

Ben Gordon to Tanez Francis, Hard length, wide of off, shaping away from the right-hander. Tanez Francis sees this harmlessly go away from his stumps and leaves it. 

Ben Gordon to Zachary Carter, Hard length, once again swinging it back into the batter, Zachary Carter tucks this thorugh mid-wicket for a single to get off the mark. 

Ben Gordon to Zachary Carter, Insiwinging fuller one, on the pads. Zachary Carter looks to flick but misses. Gets rapped on the front pad.

Ben Gordon will be operating with the other new ball.

Charles Lachmund to Tanez Francis, Right in the channel, wide of off, Tanez Francis gives it a good look, covers his off-pole and leaves it. 

Charles Lachmund to Tanez Francis, FOUR! Short and wide outside off and Tanez Francis latches onto it. Charles Lachmund bends his back and bowls a short one wide of off. Tanez Francis accepts the width on offer and slashes hard at it. Gets it edged over the slip cordon for a boundary. 

Charles Lachmund to Tanez Francis, Good length around off, Tanez Francis gets right behind it and punches this straight back to the bowler. A watchful start from Francis.

Charles Lachmund to Tanez Francis, WIDE! Good length, wide down the leg, Tanez Francis goes for a flick but misses. Wided. 

Charles Lachmund to Tanez Francis, Back of a length around off, Tanez Francis hops up on his toes and punches this to the right of extra cover for no run. Three dots in a row. 

Charles Lachmund to Tanez Francis, Hard length on middle and off, Tanez Francis tucks this to square leg for another dot. 

Charles Lachmund to Tanez Francis, Back of a length, around off, Tanez Francis gives it a good look and shoulders his arms at it. A dot to start the run chase. 

We are all set for the chase to begin. The dynamic duo of Zachary Carter and Tanez Francis have walked out in the middle to open for the Windies. Charles Lachmund will be bowling the first over of this run chase.

... The Run Chase ...

Innings Break - The West Indies now face a monumental task in the second half of the match. Chasing 315 for victory, they aren't just playing against a high-quality Australian bowling attack, they are playing against the clock and the pressure of potential elimination. For Dorne and his teammates, the next 50 overs will define their World Cup journey, it is truly a do or die scenario in Harare. Stay tuned for the chase.

Nitesh Samuel is up for a chat - Samuel says they are very happy with the score, as the average here is below 300. Adds Oliver Peake played unbelievably well. Mentions his role in the team is being the supporting player, playing as few dot balls as possible. If they can defend, Samuel says they have a very good bowling attack, especially the three spinners.

West Indies looked tired -  For Joshua Dorne and his West Indian side, the day was one of high frustration and a grueling test of nerves. After winning the toss and electing to field, he watched his bowlers struggle to find a breakthrough as Australia posted a daunting 314/7. The frustration was etched on Dorne’s face throughout the final overs. West Indies struggled with their line and length and were dearly punished.  

How the innings unfolded - After being put into bat, Australia built a solid foundation through Will Malajczuk and Nitesh Samuel, but it was Oliver Peake who truly dictated the tempo. Peake played a calculated yet aggressive knock, reaching his century with a massive six over in the final over. His leadership and composure pushed Australia to a formidable total, along with cameos from Alex Lee Young Jayden Draper in the fag end.

Aussie breach the 300-mark - The Harare Sports Club has witnessed a masterclass today as skipper Oliver Peake hammered a magnificent century, a knock that has effectively set the stadium alight. His innings wasn't just about the runs but it was the sheer dominance and flair with which he dismantled the bowling attack, putting his side in a commanding position and leaving West Indies in a spot of bother. 

Shaquan Belle to Oliver Peake, OUT! Oliver Peake is run out on the final ball! Very full and outside off. Oliver Peake crunches it to long off and calls for two. Jonathan Van Lange runs across, picks up and throws to the keeper, who clips the bails off. Peake is just short. Australia Under-19 finish with 314/7.