England Cricket Team vs Australian Men’s Cricket Team Match Scorecard: England booked a place in the final of the ICC Under-19 Men’s World Cup after defeating Australia by 27 runs in the first semifinal on Tuesday, February 3, 2026. Chasing a target of 278, Australia were bowled out for 250 in 47.3 overs despite a fighting century from captain Oliver Peake.

Peake scored 100 off 88 balls, hitting 10 fours and one six, but lacked support from the rest of the batting lineup. Nitesh Samuel scored 47 from 83 balls, while Aryan Sharma added a quick 34 off 23 deliveries. The remaining Australian batters failed to build partnerships.

England’s bowlers shared the wickets, with Sebastian Morgan, James Minto, Manny Lumsden and Ralphie Albert taking two wickets each to keep pressure on Australia throughout the chase.

Earlier, England posted 277 after captain Thomas Rew led from the front with a composed 110 off 107 balls, including 14 fours and a six. Caleb Falconer supported him with 40 off 53 balls, while Farhan Ahmed (28 off 26) and Joseph Moores (25 off 33) provided valuable lower-order runs.

For Australia, Hayden Schiller and Naden Cooray picked up two wickets apiece.

England will face the winner of the second semifinal in the final of the tournament.

England Cricket Team vs Australian Men’s Cricket Team Match Scorecard

England 277/7 in 50 overs (Thomas Rew 110, Caleb Falconer 40; Hayden Schiller 2/31, Naden Cooray 2/49)

Australia 250 all out in 47.3 overs (Oliver Peake 100, Nitesh Samuel 47; James Minto 2/30, Sebastian Morgan 2/33)

Result: England win by 27 runs