West Indies vs Ireland Highlights, U19 World Cup 2026

Aadian Racha into the attack now.

Shaquan Belle to James West, On middle and leg, James eases this towards cover. The batters take a quick single. But there is more. The fielder from cover comes across and has a needless shy at the bowler's end. The fielder from mid on who was backing up, is caught unawares by the speed and fumbles. Concedes the overthrow.

Shaquan Belle to James West, A bouncer is the retort from the bowler, around leg stump, West ducks.

Shaquan Belle to James West, MISFIELD, FOUR! Lazy from the fielder. Back of a length, outside off, James West slashes hard at that and gets it over backward point. Deep third gets across to his left but while bending, the ball goes between his legs!

Shaquan Belle to James West, Full and outside off, West shoulders ams to that one.

Shaquan Belle to James West, On a length, outside off, James West pushes but misses.

Shaquan Belle to Freddie Ogilby, On a length, around middle, angling down, Freddie Ogilby tucks it through square leg for a single.

Confident start by Ireland. They have got a life but have not gone overaggressively at the target. After 5 overs, Ireland Under-19 are 18/0, while at the same stage, West Indies Under-19 were 30/1.

Jakeem Pollard to James West, Back of a length, around off, James defends.

Jakeem Pollard to James West, FOUR! Fine shot. A touch short, around off, James West swivels and pulls this over backward square leg for a boundary.

Jakeem Pollard to James West, Landed outside off, left alone.

Jakeem Pollard to James West, DROPPED! Oh dear. On middle and leg, West flicks this straight to short mid-wicket who just shells it!

Jakeem Pollard to James West, On a length, outside off, James West slashes but misses.

Jakeem Pollard to Freddie Ogilby, On a length, around off, Ogilby tucks it through mid-wicket for a run.

Shaquan Belle to James West, Full and outside off, driven straight to cover.

Shaquan Belle to James West, A bouncer, around middle, angling away, James West ducks.

Shaquan Belle to Freddie Ogilby, Full, outside off, Ogilby pushes this through point for a single.

Shaquan Belle to Freddie Ogilby, Another bouncer, around middle, Freddie ducks.

Shaquan Belle to Freddie Ogilby, On middle and leg, this is flicked straight to short mid-wicket.

Shaquan Belle to Freddie Ogilby, WIDE. On a length, wide outside off, angling away, Freddie slashes but misses.

Shaquan Belle to Freddie Ogilby, On a length, around off, Freddie Ogilby defends.

Jakeem Pollard to James West, On a length, down the leg side, West misses his tuck and is hit on the pads.

Jakeem Pollard to James West, On a good length, around middle and leg, James West nudges it towards mid on.

Jakeem Pollard to James West, A bouncer now, at the head, JW ducks. Pollard gives a stare at the batter.

Jakeem Pollard to James West, On a good length, around off, coming in, James defends.

Jakeem Pollard to James West, On a length, outside off, closer to the off stump, West shoulders arms.

Jakeem Pollard to James West, FOUR! SUBLIME! Overpitched, outside off, James West leans into the shot and drives it through the covers for a boundary.

Shaquan Belle to Freddie Ogilby, Back of a length, outside off, Freddie Ogilby pushes it towards point.

Shaquan Belle to James West, Yes yes, no no and they run. On a good length, outside off, West steers this behind point. The fielder fields but then fumbles. Seeing that, Ogilby starts to run and is halfway down the track. But West has not moved. There is a run out chance but luckily for Ireland, the fielder fumbles and the run is completed with ease.

Shaquan Belle to James West, WIDE. On a length well wide outside off, angling away, left alone.

Shaquan Belle to Freddie Ogilby, Around off, on a full length, Freddie Ogilby pushes it to the left of mid off and takes the single.

Shaquan Belle to Freddie Ogilby, Fuller, around off, watchfully defended.

Shaquan Belle to Freddie Ogilby, Back of a length, pushed straight to cover.

Shaquan Belle to Freddie Ogilby, On a good length, around off, defended watchfully.

Jakeem Pollard to Freddie Ogilby, Landed outside off, on a length, steered behind point for a single.

Jakeem Pollard to Freddie Ogilby, On a length again, this is well defended.

Jakeem Pollard to Freddie Ogilby, On a length, outside off, punched straight to cover.

Jakeem Pollard to James West, ANOTHER WIDE. West feels for this one and misses. The keeper fumbles and the batter takes a bye.

Jakeem Pollard to James West, Action replay of the previous delivery.

Jakeem Pollard to James West, Outside off, left alone.

Jakeem Pollard to James West, Better. On a length, outside off, West keeps his bat inside the line.

Jakeem Pollard to James West, WIDE. A false start. Full and way down the leg side, easy leave for James West. Ireland are underway.

The players are back out in the middle. The openers for Ireland are James West and Freddie Ogilby. Jakeem Pollard has the first new ball in his hand. West to face. Here we go!

... THE RUN CHASE ...

A chance to move forward - Right then, this game is set up nicely to be a close encounter. Ireland Under-19 will be ecstatic with that bowling effort but West Indies Under-19 also have a lethal bowling attack, one that can dismantle any lineup. With both teams currently in the bottom half of the table, a win for either of them could be a huge boost in their standing in this tournament. Should be an exciting chase, so stay tuned.

Marko Bates - He says that they pride themselves on being united. Whatever happens, they back each other, even if a few catches go down, it's fine. Adds that he knew Andrew was on strike but didn't think about it much, just got his hands up and it stuck in and it was a great feeling. Mentions that when Riley comes to bowl in the nets, it is hard to face him, especially when it swings. Says that the skipper is very calm and relaxed and leads from the front. Ends by saying that the surface looks quick enough and he is hopeful they will chase this down.

Searching for consistency - Plenty of promise in that West Indies Under-19 lineup but not much execution. Joshua Dorne was happy to bat first at the toss but he will feel that they have finished 30-odd runs short of where they should have. Also, being bowled out for a fourth consecutive time is something the Windies will need to ponder upon. There were certainly flashes of brilliance and Jewel Andrew did play a fine knock as well. However, some sluggish running, a few unnecessary shots and a lack of intent have cost them heavily. Aadian Racha was the other one who impressed at the death and his steady knock of 28 has taken his side to a defendable total.

A disciplined display - Fielding a combination of five frontline seamers and just one spinner, that too an all-rounder in the form of James West, Ireland needed wickets upfront, otherwise it was going to be a long day in the field. The first wicket came in the form of a stunning direct hit from the deep and they capitalized on it to get another wicket. The first half of the middle phase was were they lost the plot a bit but came back strongly in the second half. Barring the third wicket stand, the Irish bowlers didn't allow partnerships to flourish. Also, apart from Adam Leckey, everyone bowled economically and even picked up wickets. Reuben Wilson picked up 3 wickets, but Luke Murray was the best out of the bunch with his two big wickets in the same over.

Jab, Jab, KO - That is a solid display of bowling from Ireland Under-19 and after being asked to field first, the Irish have done well to restrict West Indies Under-19 to a total of under 230 runs. The pitch wasn't the easiest to play shots on but it does feel like the Windies let things slip in the key moments and Ireland capitalized brilliantly.

Reuben Wilson to Aadian Racha, OUT! TAKEN! Reuben Wilson wraps things up here. He bowls this on a hard length and just outside off, giving no pace again. Aadian Racha looks to pull it across the line but gets a top edge that lobs up towards short third, where Luke Murray takes a dolly. West Indies Under-19 have been bowled out for 226.