England vs Scotland U19 World Cup 2026 Live: Scotland Opt to Bowl, England Build Strong Total
The ICC Under 19 World Cup 2026 continues with an exciting Group C clash as England U19 face Scotland U19 at the Takashinga Sports Club in Harare. The match, which began at 9:30 AM local time, saw Scotland winning the toss and electing to field first, hoping to exploit early cloud cover and spin conditions later in the innings.
Match Context and Team Strategies
England arrive with high confidence, having already secured qualification to the Super Sixes after two convincing victories. Captain Thomas Rew emphasized the importance of maintaining momentum, highlighting squad depth and rotation as key strengths. With a powerful batting lineup featuring Ben Dawkins, Joseph Moores, and Ben Mayes at the top, supported by all-round options and a varied bowling attack, England look formidable.
In contrast, Scotland are under immense pressure following a heavy defeat to Pakistan, making this encounter a must-win to stay alive in the tournament. Captain Thomas Knight pointed to positives despite recent setbacks, citing fighting spirit in the field and encouraging starts with the bat. Scotland have made a strategic change, bringing in Ram Sharma, and will rely on disciplined bowling and sharper batting execution to challenge their rivals.
Live Score Update: England Dominate with Bat
As of the latest updates, England have posted a commanding total of 299 for 3 in 39 overs. The innings has been spearheaded by a stellar performance from Ben Mayes, who scored a brilliant 149 off 97 balls, including multiple boundaries and sixes. Caleb Falconer provided support with 25 off 24 balls, while captain Thomas Rew contributed 22 before being dismissed caught behind.
Scotland's bowling efforts have been led by Manu Saraswat and Finlay Jones, but they have struggled to contain the English batters. Key moments include a massive 188-run partnership between Joe Moores and Ben Mayes, which set the foundation for England's dominance. The match is poised for an intense finish as Scotland aim to restrict England below 350.
Playing XIs and Key Players
Scotland U19 Playing XI: Theo Robinson, Thomas Knight (w/c), Max Chaplin, Rory Grant, Finlay Carter, Manu Saraswat, Ollie Jones, Finlay Jones, Jake Woodhouse, Ethan Ramsay, Ram Sharma.
England U19 Playing XI: Ben Dawkins, Joseph Moores, Ben Mayes, Thomas Rew (w/c), Caleb Falconer, Ralphie Albert, Farhan Ahmed, Sebastian Morgan, Luke Hands, Manny Lumsden, Alex Green.
This match is crucial for Scotland's tournament hopes, while England look to solidify their top position in Group C. Stay tuned for more live updates and analysis.
