England U-19 Bat First Against Australia U-19 In World Cup Semi

England U-19 won the toss and asked its top-order to set a tone. Ben Dawkins and Joseph Moores are handed the responsibility to settle early, while skipper Thomas Rew waits with gloves and plans behind the stumps.

The middle order carries flexibility, as Ben Mayes and Caleb Matthew Falconer can rotate, strike or push the tempo. Farhan Ahmed adds control with the ball later, but first, the runs have to come. In a U19 Cricket World Cup semi-final, scoreboard pressure often speaks louder than raw pace.

Australia Arrives With Quiet Confidence

Australia U-19’s attack features variety and discipline, led by skipper Oliver Peake. Will Malajczuk and Nitesh Samuel are tasked with probing lines, aiming to test England’s footwork during the opening spell.

Alex Lee Young stays alert behind the stumps, while Aryan Sharma and Jayden Draper offer balance through the middle overs. In an England U-19 vs Australia U-19 clash, momentum rarely stays still for long.

The afternoon sun hovers over Queens Sports Club, a ground known for rewarding discipline rather than impulse. 

With a final berth on the line, this England U-19 vs Australia U-19 semi-final carries the weight of months of preparation.

England U-19 Playing XI

Ben Dawkins, Joseph Moores, Ben Mayes, Thomas Rew (c) (wk), Caleb Matthew Falconer, Ralphie Albert, Farhan Ahmed, Sebastian Morgan, James Minto, Manny Lumsden, Alex French

Australia U-19 Playing XI

Will Malajczuk, Nitesh Samuel, Steven Hogan, Oliver Peake (c), Alex Lee Young (wk), Jayden Draper, Aryan Sharma, Hayden Schiller, Naden Cooray, William Byrom, Charles Lachmund