ऑस्ट्रेलिया अंडर-19 vs जापान अंडर-19, मैच 16 Commentary, Live Updates

That brings down the curtains on this contest as the Australians register a clinical victory to stamp their authority on the game. The action in the ICC Under-19 World Cup 2026 shows no signs of slowing down, with a massive double-header scheduled for Wednesday, the 21st of January. The 'Auld Enemy' rivalry reignites as England U19 takes on Scotland U19, while Afghanistan U19 locks horns with Tanzania U19 in what promises to be another exciting day of cricket. It all starts at 7.30 am GMT, but do join us early for the pre-match buildup and live coverage. Until then, take care, and it's goodbye from the commentary box!

Oliver Peake, the skipper of Australia Under-19, says that the batting was incredible and he was happy to watch the show. Adds that Will Malajczuk was exceptional again and his bowling is valuable as well, so he is an important player. He says that he is impressed with their bowling performance. Ends by saying that they will look to win against Sri Lanka and top the table.

Kazuma Kato-Stafford, the skipper of Japan Under-19, says that he is impressed with the batting and once again, Hugo Tani-Kelly was exceptional. Adds that he is happy to see their batting performance. He adds that Australia Under-19 were truly exceptional and it was a good challenge against the reigning champions. Ends by saying that they will try to win against Ireland in their next game.

Will Malajczuk is the Player of the Match for his scintillating hundred. He says that the approach was to play his natural game and be free. Adds that he is happy to get his team to a good start. He says that Nitesh Samuel was excellent from the other end as well. Ends by saying that he is happy with the win.

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Earlier in the game, Japan Under-19 displayed commendable resilience by batting out their full 50 overs to post a total exceeding 200, anchored by Hugo Tani-Kelly's unbeaten 79 and a crucial recovery partnership with Montgomery Hara-Hinze. Despite a mid-innings collapse triggered by Australian leg-spinner Naden Cooray and an early strike from William Byrom, Japan fought back well, though they benefitted significantly from 30 extras.

It was a tough day at the office for the Japan Under-19 bowlers, who simply had no answer to the Australian onslaught. Nihar Parmar eventually managed to claim the big wicket of the centurion, but it was far too little, too late. Charles Hinze chipped in with the wicket of Hogan, but those were the only two successes Japan could celebrate. In the end, they were completely outplayed by a superior batting performance.

While Malajczuk provided the fireworks, Nitesh Samuel played the perfect second fiddle. He looked composed throughout his innings, anchoring the chase with a well-made half-century. The opening pair put on a massive 135-run stand that crushed Japan's hopes. Although Steven Hogan couldn't contribute much and departed in the 21st over, the result was never in doubt, and Australia cruised to a commanding victory in what turned out to be a very one-sided contest.

Australia Under-19 have made a mockery of the 202-run target. It was the Will Malajczuk show from the very first ball as he unleashed havoc on the Japan bowling attack. Scoring a blistering century, Malajczuk smashed 102 runs off just 55 deliveries, putting the game effectively out of reach within the first hour. His dominance was absolute, and by the time he fell in the 16th over, the damage was well and truly done.

FOUR! Thomas Hogan finishes off in style! Fuller, on middle and leg, Thomas Hogan stays back and clips it over mid-wicket for a boundary. Australia Under-19 beat Japan Under-19 by 8 wickets!

Down the leg side, Thomas Hogan looks to flick it but the ball hits his pads and rolls towards cover. They collect a leg bye. 200 comes up for Australia Under-19. Just 2 runs needed now.

Wide! Down the leg side, Thomas Hogan looks to flick it but misses.

Flatter, on leg, Thomas Hogan looks to play a reverse sweep but wears it on his shoulder.

Flatter, on off, Nitesh Samuel pushes it to cover for a single.

Quicker, on off, Nitesh Samuel blocks it back to the bowler.

Full, on leg, Thomas Hogan flicks it to fine leg for a single.

Much fuller, on off, Nitesh Samuel eases it to cover for a single.

A full toss, on off, Thomas Hogan pushes it to cover.

Full, on off, Nitesh Samuel taps it to mid on for a single.

Flatter, on off, Thomas Hogan knocks it down the ground for a single.

Much fuller, on off, Nitesh Samuel drives it to cover for a single.

Flatter, on leg, Nitesh Samuel tucks it through mid-wicket for a brace.

Full, on off, Thomas Hogan pushes it to mid off for a single.

Too full, on off, Thomas Hogan knocks it down the ground for a single. Just 13 needed now.

Fuller, on leg, Thomas Hogan flicks it to mid on.

Much fuller, on off, Thomas Hogan pushes it to mid off.

Keeps it full, outside off, Thomas Hogan drives it through covers for a brace.

Hard length, on leg, Nitesh Samuel flicks it through square leg for a single.

Length, on off, Thomas Hogan eases it to point for a single.

Hard length, on off, Thomas Hogan guides it to backward point for a single.

Full, outside off, Nitesh Samuel steers it to backward point for a single.

Slower one, outside off, Nitesh Samuel looks to drive it but gets an edge. The ball rolls towards third man as the batters collect two runs.

Keeps it outside off, Nitesh Samuel eases it to point.

Much fuller, on off, Thomas Hogan drives it to cover for a single.

On a length, on off, Thomas Hogan taps it to cover.

Wide! Width, way too wide. Wided.

Length, on off, Nitesh Samuel eases it to mid off.

Length, outside off, Thomas Hogan looks to drive it but edges it to third man for a single.

Much fuller, on off, Thomas Hogan eases it to backward square leg for a single. An overthrow allows the batters to collect one more.

Full, on off, Thomas Hogan pushes it to cover.

Length, outside off, Nitesh Samuel cuts it through covers for a single. Fifty up for Nitesh Samuel! A well composed knock from him.

Much fuller, on off, Nitesh Samuel pushes it to cover.

Keeps it full, on leg, Thomas Hogan flicks it to mid on.

Much fuller, on off, Thomas Hogan drives it to cover.

Much fuller, on leg, Nitesh Samuel knocks it down the ground for a single. He moves to 49 now.

Full, on leg, Thomas Hogan flicks it to mid-wicket for a single.

Flatter, outside off, Thomas Hogan looks to play at it but misses.

Flatter, on off, Nitesh Samuel eases it to cover for a single.

Short, on off, Thomas Hogan blocks it to mid off.

Flatter, on leg, Nitesh Samuel flicks it to mid-wicket for a single.

A full toss, on leg, Nitesh Samuel flicks it through mid-wicket for a brace.

Short, on off, Thomas Hogan punches it to cover for a single.

Much fuller, on leg, Nitesh Samuel flicks it to mid-wicket for a single.

Two wides! Down the leg side, Thomas Hogan looks to flick it but misses. The keeper fails to collect it as the batters collect a single.

Short, on off, Thomas Hogan punches it to cover.

Short and wide, Nitesh Samuel slaps it to point.

Much fuller, on off, Thomas Hogan plays a reverse sweep towards point for a single.

Short, down leg, Thomas Hogan looks to flick it but wears it on his pads.

Short, on off, Nitesh Samuel knocks it down the ground for a single.

Keeps it outside off, Nitesh Samuel drives it through covers for a brace.

Full, on off, Nitesh Samuel eases it to mid off.

Steven Hogan falls. Thomas Hogan walks in to bat now.

OUT! CAUGHT BEHIND! Charles Hara-Hinze gets a wicket. Not a wicket taking delivery but Japan Under-19 will take it. Short and wide, Steven Hogan looks to have a waft at it but misses. Gets a faint edge and Skyler Nakayama-Cook behind the stumps takes a good catch.

Flatter, on leg, Steven Hogan flicks it to mid-wicket.

Short, on off, Steven Hogan punches it through covers for a brace.

Short, on off, Nitesh Samuel knocks it down the ground for a single.

Lands it on leg, Nitesh Samuel eases it to mid on.

Short, outside off, Steven Hogan chips it over covers for a single.

Full, on off, Steven Hogan drives it to cover for a single.

Full, on leg, Steven Hogan flicks it to mid on.

Quicker, on off, Steven Hogan cuts it to point.

Short, on off, Nitesh Samuel punches it to cover for a single.

Flatter, on middle, Nitesh Samuel flicks it to mid on.

Short, on off, Nitesh Samuel taps it back to the bowler.

Much fuller, on off, Nitesh Samuel eases it to mid on for a single.

Too full, on leg, Steven Hogan flicks it through square leg for a single.

Flatter, on leg, Steven Hogan eases it to square leg.

Much fuller, on off, Nitesh Samuel eases it to cover for a single.

Short and wide, Steven Hogan slaps it to point for a single.

Much fuller, on off, Steven Hogan eases it to cover.

Drinks! Just 52 runs more needed for Australia Under-19. They are absolutely cruising at the moment. Will Malajczuk departed after his century but Nitesh Samuel and Steven Hogan will look to finish this game soon. Japan Under-19 will look to pick wickets but there seems to be no way back for them in this game now. Let's see how it ends...

Short, on off, Steven Hogan punches it to mid off for a single.

FOUR! Nicely played! Flatter, on off, Steven Hogan gets low and chips it magnificently over cover for a boundary.

Too full, on off, Steven Hogan eases it to cover.

Much fuller, on leg, Nitesh Samuel flicks it through mid on for a single.

Short, on off, Nitesh Samuel drives it through covers for a brace.

Much fuller, on off, Nitesh Samuel eases it to mid on.

Short and wide, Steven Hogan cuts it through backward point for a brace.

Too full, on off, Nitesh Samuel taps it to cover for a single.

Tossed up, full and on off, Steven Hogan flicks it to mid on for a single.

Too full, on off, Steven Hogan digs it to mid off.

Short and wide, Steven Hogan taps it to point.

Short, on off, Nitesh Samuel pushes it to cover for a single.

Short ball, on middle and leg, Nitesh Samuel flicks it to mid on for a single.

Much fuller, on leg, Steven Hogan flicks it to mid-wicket for s single.

Short, on leg, Steven Hogan fends it to mid on.

Japan Under-19 finally gets the breakthrough. Steven Hogan walks out to bat at number 3.

OUT! IN THE AIR....GONE! Nihar Parmar dangles the carrot here and gets the reward. The massive 135-run opening stand has been broken now, but it won't have an effect on the result of this game. This is flighted, full and on middle. Will Malajczuk decides to take it on and goes for the slog, but fails to get under it. He does not get the elevation and it flies straight towards long on, where Gabriel Hara-Hinze comes forward and takes a good catch. Some respite for Japan Under-19. Malajczuk departs after an outstanding knock of 102 off 55, to a big applause from the Aussie fans and family at the ground.

Tossed up, full and on off, Nitesh Samuel uses his feet and drives it wide of long off for a single.

Floated, short and on middle, Nitesh Samuel stays back and pats it to short mid-wicket.

Digs it short and on leg, takes pace off, Nitesh Samuel heaves it through square leg for another run.

Fuller and around off, Will Malajczuk opens the face of his bat and drives it to deep point for one more.

Short of a length and on middle, Nitesh Samuel rolls his wrists and pulls it to deep mid-wicket for one.

Slower one, hard length and on middle, Will Malajczuk punches it to long on for a run.

Good length and around off, Nitesh Samuel guides it through point for a single.

On a length and on midddle, Nitesh Samuel clips it to short mid-wicket.

Quicker, full and on off, skids through, Will Malajczuk stays back to work it away but misses.

FOUR! HUNDRED FOR MALAKCZUK! This has been an incredible knock from the Aussie youngster. Also, this is the fastest-ever in the history of the Under-19 World Cup, as he gets to in just 51 balls. He has not looked bothered at all, and we might be seeing a future star here. Coming to the delivery, this is short and outside off, Will Malajczuk tries to cut but gets an outside edge and the ball races to the deep third fence for a boundary. He takes his helmet off and raises his bat, and a proud moment for his family in the stands as well.

Looped up, full and on middle, Will Malajczuk stays back and tucks it to short mid-wicket.

Floated, full and on off, Nihar Parmar uses his feet and drives it to long off for another run.

Tossed up, full and on middle, Will Malajczuk winds up for the slog but decides against it and eases it to long on for a single.

Short and on middle, Nitesh Samuel punches it to long on for a single.

Floated, full and outside off, Will Malajczuk reaches out and drills it towards sweeper cover for a couple of more runs.

A bit short and on middle and leg, Will Malajczuk nudges it towards deep mid-wicket for a couple of runs.

A big shot for LBW, but turned down! This is fired full and on middle, angling ni, Will Malajczuk tries to slog it but just gets an inside edge onto his pads. That saves his there.

We have lost another ball as Will Malajczuk has sent this one out of the ground as well. The umpires select the replacement and we are good to go again.

SIX! SMOKED! Flighted, full and on middle, Will Malajczuk dances down the track to get to the pitch of it and tonks it over the bowler's head for half a dozen more. He moves into the 90s now.

Flatter, short and on middle, angles in, Will Malajczuk pats it back to the bowler.

Tossed up, full and on off, Nitesh Samuel eases it to long on for a single.

Pushed through quicker, shortish and on leg, Will Malajczuk tries to heave it away but gets hurried and misses as the ball hits his pads.

Slows it up, full and on off, Nitesh Samuel drives it towards mid off and calls for the quick run, The fieder lets it through but Will Malajczuk has gone a long way past the stumps and denies the second.

Dragged back and on off, Will Malajczuk swats it down to long on for another run.

Flighted, full and on off, Nitesh Samuel uses his feet and eases it to long on for a run.

Tossed up, full and on middle, Nitesh Samuel blocks it out.

Floated, short and on middle, Will Malajczuk punches it to long on for a single.

Short again and around off, Will Malajczuk punches it towards point. He beats cover-point to his right, but backward point dives to his left to make a half-stop. They cross.

FOUR! Fine shot! Flighted, full and around off, Will Malajczuk uses his feet again but does not get to the pitch of it. He extends his arms and muscles it down the ground to the right of long on for a one-bounce four. Brute force.

Flatter, full and on off, Will Malajczuk blocks it out.

Short and outside off, Will Malajczuk cuts it away wide of deep point for a brace.

SIX! 100 UP FOR AUSTRALIA! Flighted and on middle, Will Malajczuk skips down the track, makes it a full toss and clobbers it down the ground. The fielder at long on thinks he is in the game, but only watches it sail over his head for a biggie.

Floated, full and around off, Will Malajczuk steers it away towards point.

Powerplay 2! Now, Japan Under-19 can have four fielders outside the inner ring till the 40th over, and they probably need them. Australia Under-19 have scored 94 runs in the first 10 overs, which is the highest Powerplay 1 score in this World Cup. They have almost halved the target and will be looking for an early finish here.

Hard length and on off, Nitesh Samuel dabs it down towards point.

Much fuller and on middle, Will Malajczuk clips it towards mid-wicket for one.

SIX! New Ball Please! Montgomery Hara-Hinze gets it all wrong. he bowls this short and down the leg side, takes pace off as well. Will Malajczuk swivels, waits for it and just helps it on its way over the fine leg fence for a monster six.

WIDE! Slower one, full but down the leg side, Will Malajczuk fails to flick it away. The keeper dives to his right and does well to get his body with the ball bouncing before him. For a moment, he loses sight of the ball but it does not cost him anything.

Fuller and around off, Will Malajczuk drives it firmly but fails to beat extra cover.

Length again, on middle, Will Malajczuk stays back and pats it to mid-wicket.

Good length and on middle, angling in, Will Malajczuk looks to flick it away but misses and gets hit high on the pads.

FOUR! Nicely done! Bangs this into the pitch but strays down the leg side. Nitesh Samuel does not miss out this time. He rolls his wrists and pulls it behind square on the leg side for four runs.

Hard length and on middle, angling in and keeps low again. Will Malajczuk gets tucked up but manages to swipe it to deep square leg for another run.

Pitched up and on middle and leg, Nitesh Samuel clips it away wide of mid on for a run.

Good length and down the leg side, Nitesh Samuel glances it away but straight to short fine.

Fuller and on off, Will Malajczuk drives it to sweeper cover for a single.

FOUR! Stand and deliver! Back of a length and around off. Will Malajczuk stays back, gets on top of it and flat-bats it. He does not get it from the middle of the bat but generates enough power for it to almost go all the way but it just bounces before for a boundary.

Much fuller and on off, Nitesh Samuel drills it straight towards mid off. Much better over for Japan Under-19 as only 4 runs come off it.

Pitched up and on middle, Nitesh Samuel clips it away to short mid-wicket.

Good length and around off, angling away and keeps a bit low, Nitesh Samuel tries to guide it away but misses.

FOUR! Gets it away! Full again but angling into the pads, Nitesh Samuel brings his wrists into play and whips it away past short fine for a boundary.

Fuller and on on off, Nitesh Samuel pushes it to short cover.

Hard length and around off, Nitesh Samuel punches it to extra cover.

After 7 overs, Japan Under-19 were 17/1, and Australia Under-19 are 71/0. Massive difference, and this shows the gap in experience from both sides. Also, Montgomery Hara-Hinze comes into the attack now.

Bangs this into the pitch, on middle, Nitesh Samuel adjusts well and swats it to deep mid-wicket for one.

Short of a length and just outside off, Nitesh Samuel offers no shot at it.

Hard length and around off, angling away, Nitesh Samuel leaves it alone.

FOUR! Put away nicely! Kazuma Kato-Stafford errs in line and serves this full but down the leg side. Nitesh Samuel just has to get some bat on it and tickles it away fine, beating the keeper's dive to his left and races away to the fine leg fence for a boundary.

Back of a length and around off, angling away, Nitesh Samuel leaves it alone.

On a length and on off, Nitesh Samuel blocks it out.

Fires this one short and outside off, Will Malajczuk tries to cut but misses. 13 runs off the over.

FOUR! Same shot, same result! More air on this one, but too full and outside off. Easy picking for Will Malajczuk as he plays another cracking cover drive for four more runs.

Quicker, short and on off, Will Malajczuk stabs it out towards covers. He wants the run but is sent back.

FOUR! FIFTY FOR MALAJCZUK! This has been a terrific knock from the youngster, and he gets to it in just 23 balls. Fastest of this World Cup. Loopy delivery, full and around off, Will Malajczuk gets his hands through the shot and drives it crisply through covers for another boundary.

FOUR! Lovely shot! Flighted, full and outside off, Will Malajczuk extends his arms to reach out for it and drills it between mid off and extra cover for yet another boundary.

Tossed up, full and on middle, Nitesh Samuel steps across and drives it to long on for a single.

Buzzers! Bangs this into the pitch, on middle, Will Malajczuk pulls it away towards deep square leg for one. However, the throw from the deep is a wild one which allows the batters to steal a second.

WIDE! Slower, short and down the leg side, Will Malajczuk tries to hook it away but misses out there. Called a wide.

Short of a length and ono ff, Nitesh Samuel dabs it down towards point for a quick in single. 50 UP FOR AUSTRALIA in quick time!

FOUR! First boundary of the tournament for Nitesh Samuel! Pitched up and around off, NItish leans on to his drive and creams it through extra cover for four runs. He has a smile on his face.

Fuller and on middle, Nitesh Samuel blocks it out well this time.

Good length and on off, Nitesh Samuel gets a bit late on his defensive shot and it goes off the toe-end on the bounce to the keeper.

Hard length and angling into the leg side, Will Malajczuk tries to glance it away but misses as the ball goes off his pads towards mid-wicket. A leg bye taken.

Slows it up, short and on off, Nitesh Samuel stays back and keeps it out.

Half-chance! Fires this one full and on middle and off, Will Malajczuk stays back to swipe it away but gets it from the inside half of the bat. It flies towards mid-wicket, where the fielder dives forward but cannot quite get his fingers underneath it. They cross.

SIX! That has gone miles! Charles Hara-Hinze drops it short again and on middle, angling in. Will Malajczuk opens up his stance, picks it up, and deposits it over the deep square leg fence for a biggie. He moves to 42 off just 18 balls.

Quicker, short again and on off, Will Malajczuk steers it away towards short third.

FOUR! Lovely shot! Shorter in length and outside off, Will Malajczuk is not going to miss out on that and cuts it away through point for another boundary. He is just dealing in boundaries here.

Uppish but safe! Flatter, short and on middle, Will Malajczuk looks to pull it away but gets it from the toe-end of the bat. It goes in the air just over mid-wicket and wide of long on for a couple of runs.

Fuller and on off, Nitesh Samuel gets forward and blocks it out. Pol has gone for 27 runs in his first two overs here.

Overpitched and on off, Will Malajczuk drills it to the left of mid off for a single.

FOUR! Wow..this is another top shot! Nikhil Pol hits the length hard and just around off. Will Malajczuk leans back a bit and punches it with extrem power through covers for four more runs.

Good length and on off, Will Malajczuk stays back and pushes it to short cover.

FOUR! This is great batting! Back of a length and on middle Will Malajczuk this time gets inside the line of it and heaves it away to the deep square leg fence for another boundary.

FOUR! Cut away! Short of a length and outside off, Will Malajczuk gets the chance to free his arms and crunches it over point for a boundary.

Arm ball, shortish and on off, angling in sharply, Nitesh Samuel stays back and stabs it out to the off side. Just 4 runs off the over.

Drags his length back, on off, Will Malajczuk dabs it to short third for one.

Flighted, full and around off, Will Malajczuk drills it away to short cover.

Quicker, shortish and on middle, Will Malajczuk moves back and flicks it away towards deep square leg for a brace.

Short again and on middle, angling in, Nitesh Samuel nudges it towards mid-wicket for a single.

Charles Hara-Hinze begins with a flatter delivery, short and on off, Nitesh Samuel dabs it down to point.

Spin right away as Charles Hara-Hinze comes into the attack.

SIX! Gets it over! Nikhil Pol bangs this into the pitch, on middle and off. Will Malajczuk tries to pull it away but gets a bit hurried. It flies high in the air towards deep square leg, where Charles Hara-Hinze runs to his right, extends his arms to reach it, but the wind just takes it over for a biggie. 14 runs off the first over.

Fuller and on off, Will Malajczuk drills it down towards mid off.

On a length and on middle, Will Malajczuk pats it to the leg side.

Back of a length and around off, Will Malajczuk stays back and blocks it out.

FOUR! TWO IN TWO! Aggressive batting from Will Malajczuk. Short of a length and on middle, Will gets on top of the bounce and swats it over the mid on fielder. He chases after it and puts in a dive to push it back but fails to stop the boundary.

FOUR! Gets off the mark in style! Nikhil Pol starts with a full delivery and around off, Will Malajczuk extends his arms to reach out and drives it powerfully towards short extra cover. Montgomery Hara-Hinze is a bit late to get low and the ball races to the fence for a boundary.