England vs New Zealand Live Score, U19 World Cup 2026: New Zealand opt to bowl vs England

Goodbye for now! England secures the win and make their way into the semis, but the excitement is far from over! We turn our attention next to the U19 clash between Bangladesh and Zimbabwe this Saturday, January 31st at 7.30 am GMT, so make sure to tune in for the toss and live coverage. Until then, take care, and cheers!

Captain of England Under-19 - Thomas Rew says that they were stuck in the middle order at the time in the first inning, but he feels delighted that his top order did their job. Also shares that they discussed that scoring over 230 would be enough on this pitch and they ended up posting a good total. Further says that the track was inconsistent, the bounces were up and down and therefore so it was a hard pitch for the batter. But in the second inning, they tried to make it as their advantage. Ended up saying that he is very excited about the semi-finals and hopes that they have a good one.

Captain of New Zealand Under-19 - Tom Jones, starts off saying that the conditions were tricky but they could have done better. Adds that the batting of their team was the problem in this campaign. Also says that there is a lot of learning from his tournament and he believes that there are some players in his team who has bright future, so it would be interest to keep a track on their career. Ended up saying that Zimbabwean has been very nice and they enjoyed their time a lot.

Manny Lumsden is the Player of the Match for his five-wicket haul - Manny Lumsden describes that he is feeling great for contributing to a win and taking a five-wicket haul. He credits his success to keeping the stumps in play and maintaining a good line and length, taking advantage of the ball staying low at times. Lumsden says that his role as a change-up bowler comes naturally to him, and he's used to playing this role in his domestic side as well. He attributes the team's success to the collective effort of all the players, highlighting the amazing run they've had so far. Lumsden also praises the team's camaraderie, saying everyone is tight and close, which makes it easier to contribute and put pressure on the opposition when he gets to bowl.

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England Under-19 score 234 with the bat - Earlier in the game, New Zealand U19 produced a disciplined bowling effort to restrict England to a par 234/7. Despite a promising opening stand and contributions from Ben Dawkins, Ben Mayes, and Caleb Falconer, the English innings stalled as the Kiwi spin duo of Selwin Sanjay and Jaskaran Sandhu applied pressure in the middle overs, supported by crucial two-wicket hauls from Snehith Reddy and Mason Clarke. The New Zealand attack executed their plans perfectly, ensuring that while England’s batters got starts, none could convert them into the substantial scores.

Lumsden leads the bowling masterclass - England’s bowling unit was clinical from start to finish, marshaled by a sensational performance from Manny Lumsden. Lumsden was the wrecker-in-chief, bagging a magnificent five-wicket haul to rip through the New Zealand batting lineup. He was well-supported by Sebastian Morgan, who claimed two vital scalps, while Farhan Ahmed and Alex Green chipped in with a wicket apiece. It was a dominant display in the field that secured a comprehensive 65-run victory for the young Three Lions.

New Zealand Under-19's lone warrior - Snehith Reddy was the lone warrior for New Zealand, playing a gritty knock of 47 runs to keep the scoreboard ticking. He showed great application, rotating the strike and finding the odd boundary to keep his side in the hunt. However, he lacked support from the other end as wickets continued to tumble at regular intervals. The middle and lower order failed to rise to the occasion, and once Reddy was dismissed, the innings lost its shape completely, eventually folding for a disappointing 169.

England Under-19 are through to the semi-finals! England Under-19 have made their way into the semis. Chasing a target of 235, the New Zealand Under-19s got off to a nightmare start. The England bowlers hit the deck hard and extracted plenty of movement, leaving the Kiwi top order in tatters. By the end of the first Powerplay, the Black Caps were reeling at 48/3, struggling to find any momentum against a disciplined attack. Every time a partnership looked like it might settle, England struck back to break the resistance, ensuring the pressure remained firmly on the chasing side.

Manny Lumsden to Hunter Shore, OUT! BOWLED! A five-wicket haul for Manny Lumsden. On a length, on middle and leg, and it stays low. Hunter Shore stays back and looks to block it but misses as the ball hits the leg pole. England Under-19 beat New Zealand Under-19 by 65 runs!

New Zealand Under-19 are down to their last wicket now! Hunter Shore is the last batter.

Manny Lumsden to Harry Burns, OUT! TIMBER! Manny Lumsden gets another. A four-fer for him. On a length, on off, and it shapes in a shade. Harry Burns swivels and looks to pull it but misses as the ball rattles over the stumps. What a delivery.

Manny Lumsden to Mason Clarke, On a length, on off, Mason Clarke pushes it to mid off.

Wicket number 8 falls. Mason Clarke walks in to bat now.

Manny Lumsden to Jaskaran Sandhu, OUT! CAUGHT BEHIND! Manny Lumsden strikes and gets his third wicket. Short, on leg, and slower too. Jaskaran Sandhu swivels and looks to pull it but misses. Gets a faint edge and the keeper, Thomas Rew, dives to his left and takes a good catch.

Manny Lumsden to Harry Burns, Much fuller, on off, Harry Burns drives it to cover for a single.

Farhan Ahmed to Jaskaran Sandhu, Flatter, down the leg side, Jaskaran Sandhu looks to slog it but wears it on his pads. An appeal but nothing from the umpire. 

Farhan Ahmed to Jaskaran Sandhu, Flighted up, on off, Jaskaran Sandhu pushes it back to the bowler.

Farhan Ahmed to Jaskaran Sandhu, Much fuller, on off, Jaskaran Sandhu blocks it back to the bowler.

Farhan Ahmed to Harry Burns, Short, turning in, Harry Burns punches it to cover for a single.

Farhan Ahmed to Harry Burns, Flatter, on leg, Harry Burns sweeps it over short fine leg for a brace.

Farhan Ahmed to Harry Burns, Nice and full, on off, Harry Burns blocks it back to the bowler.

Ralphie Albert to Harry Burns, Flatter, on off, Harry Burns flicks it to mid on for a run.

Ralphie Albert to Harry Burns, Too full, on leg, Harry Burns knocks it to mid on.

Ralphie Albert to Harry Burns, Slower, on off, Harry Burns eases it to cover.

Ralphie Albert to Harry Burns, SIX! What a shot that it! A half tracker, on middle and leg, Harry Burns goes deep in his crease and powers it over deep mid-wicket as the ball sails into the stands.

Ralphie Albert to Harry Burns, Quicker, on middle, Harry Burns taps it to cover.

Ralphie Albert to Harry Burns, Short, on off, Harry Burns punches it to point.

Farhan Ahmed to Jaskaran Sandhu, Flatter, on leg, Jaskaran Sandhu blocks it to mid on.

Farhan Ahmed to Harry Burns, Fuller, on off, Harry Burns sweeps it to square leg for a single.

Farhan Ahmed to Harry Burns, Short, on off, Harry Burns tucks it to mid-wicket.

Farhan Ahmed to Jaskaran Sandhu, Short, on off, Jaskaran Sandhu punches it through covers for a single.

Farhan Ahmed to Jaskaran Sandhu, Quicker, on off, Jaskaran Sandhu blocks it back.

Farhan Ahmed to Jaskaran Sandhu, Flatter, on leg, Jaskaran Sandhu flicks it to mid-wicket.

Ralphie Albert to Harry Burns, Fuller, on leg, Harry Burns blocks it to the point fielder.

Ralphie Albert to Harry Burns, FOUR! Through the gap! Flatter, just outside off, Harry Burns stays in his crease and punches it in the gap through backward point for a boundary.

Ralphie Albert to Jaskaran Sandhu, Short, outside off, and it keeps low. Jaskaran Sandhu looks to cut it but edges it to third man for three runs. 150 comes up for New Zealand Under-19.

Ralphie Albert to Jaskaran Sandhu, Quicker, on off, Jaskaran Sandhu cuts it to the point fielder.

Ralphie Albert to Harry Burns, Short and wide, Harry Burns slaps it to point for one.

Ralphie Albert to Jaskaran Sandhu, Much fuller, on off, Jaskaran Sandhu pushes it to cover for a single.

Wicket number 7 falls for New Zealand Under-19! Harry Burns walks in to bat now.

Farhan Ahmed to Selwin Sanjay, OUT! TAKEN! Farhan Ahmed strikes. Flatter, outside off, and it turns in. Selwin Sanjay gets low and looks to loft it but doesn't connect well. The ball goes in the air towards long on. Ben Dawkins settles under it and completes the catch.

Farhan Ahmed to Jaskaran Sandhu, Full, outside off, Jaskaran Sandhu moves across and sweeps it on the bounce towards deep mid-wicket for a single.

Farhan Ahmed to Jaskaran Sandhu, Quicker, on off, Jaskaran Sandhu blocks it to mid off.

Farhan Ahmed to Selwin Sanjay, Full, on off, Selwin Sanjay sweeps it through square leg for a run.

Farhan Ahmed to Selwin Sanjay, Just short! Short, on off, Selwin Sanjay looks to block it but the ball hits the upper part of his bat and lobs back towards the bowler. It lands just short.

Farhan Ahmed to Selwin Sanjay, Flatter, on off, Selwin Sanjay flicks it to mid-wicket.

Drinks! New Zealand Under-19 are in a spot of bother and they need a long partnership if they need to pull the game from here on. They need 91 from 102 balls with 4 wickets in their bank. England Under-19 will try and hunt for wickets. Let's see how it ends...

James Minto to Jaskaran Sandhu, FOUR! Nicely played! Back of a length, just outside off, Jaskaran Sandhu stays back and flat bats it through mid on for a boundary.

James Minto to Jaskaran Sandhu, Beaten! Hard length, just outside off, Jaskaran Sandhu swings hard but misses.