England U19 delivered a commanding performance against Bangladesh U19 in the ICC Under 19 World Cup 2026. The Super Six Group 2 match was played at Queens Sports Club in Bulawayo on Monday. England chased down a modest target with ease. They won the match by seven wickets and strengthened their position in the tournament.
Bangladesh U19 won the toss and elected to bat first. However, their decision did not pay off. England’s disciplined bowling attack kept constant pressure. The Bangladeshi batters struggled to build partnerships. The innings ended at a below-par total of 136 runs.
Bangladesh U19 Collapse After Promising Start
Bangladesh U19 began with cautious intent. Openers Zawad Abrar and MD Rifat Beg showed early resistance. Zawad Abrar struck a quick boundary before falling to Sebastian Morgan. Morgan provided England with an early breakthrough.
MD Rifat Beg was the top scorer for Bangladesh U19. He made 31 runs off 36 balls. His innings included four boundaries. Captain Md Azizul Hakim Tamim added 20 runs but consumed 46 deliveries. The slow scoring rate hurt Bangladesh badly.
Middle-order batters failed to accelerate. Kalam Siddiki Aleen scored 10 runs. Md Abdullah contributed 25 runs. No batter crossed the 40-run mark. England’s bowlers maintained tight lines throughout.
Sebastian Morgan impressed with the ball. He picked up three wickets for 28 runs. Ralphie Albert claimed two crucial wickets. Manny Lumsden and Farhan Ahmed chipped in with one wicket each. Bangladesh U19 were bowled out for 136 in 38.1 overs.
England U19 Chase Led by Thomas Rew and Ben Mayes
England U19 began their chase confidently. Ben Dawkins and Joseph Moores opened the innings. Joseph Moores fell early for one run to Al Fahad. Ben Dawkins played a fluent knock of 27 runs before being dismissed by Al Fahad again.
Ben Mayes then stabilized the innings. He showed patience and composure. Mayes scored 34 runs from 50 balls. His partnership with Thomas Rew proved decisive. The duo rotated strike well and punished loose deliveries.
Thomas Rew played a match-winning innings. The England U19 captain scored 59 runs off 50 balls. His knock included boundaries at key moments. Rew controlled the chase calmly and never allowed pressure to build.
Caleb Falconer supported Rew towards the end. Falconer scored five runs and struck the winning boundary. England reached 137 for three in just 24.1 overs. The chase reflected England’s batting depth and discipline.
England U19 Strengthen Super Six Campaign
England U19’s victory highlighted their all-round strength. Their bowling unit showed consistency and control. Their batting displayed maturity under minimal pressure. Thomas Rew was deservedly named Player of the Match.
Bangladesh U19 will need to reassess their approach. Their batting lacked intent and momentum. The bowling effort showed promise but the total was insufficient to defend.
With this win, England U19 boosted their confidence in the Super Six stage. They remain strong contenders for the ICC Under 19 World Cup 2026 title. Bangladesh U19 face a tougher road ahead in the competition.
