USA vs Scotland U19 World Cup 2026 Live: Scotland Bat First After Winning Toss
In an exciting clash at the ICC Under-19 World Cup 2026, Scotland U19 have won the toss and elected to bat first against the United States of America U19 team. The match is currently underway at the Harare Sports Club in Harare, with Scotland's openers setting a solid foundation.
Match Overview and Toss Decision
The Scottish captain, Thomas Knight, called correctly at the toss and immediately chose to bat, aiming to put up a competitive total on the board. This decision sets the stage for an intriguing contest between the two emerging cricketing nations in the youth arena.
Playing XIs for Both Teams
Scotland U19 Playing XI:
- Theo Robinson
- Olly Pillinger
- Rory Grant
- Manu Saraswat
- Max Chaplin
- Ollie Jones
- Thomas Knight (wicketkeeper/captain)
- Finlay Jones
- Jake Woodhouse
- Shreyas Tekale
- George Cutler
United States of America U19 Playing XI:
- Amrinder Gill
- Sahil Garg
- Adnit Jhamb
- Utkarsh Srivastava (captain)
- Nitish Sudini
- Shiv Shani
- Arjun Mahesh (wicketkeeper)
- Sabrish Prasad
- Advaith Krishna
- Rayaan Taj
- Ritvik Appidi
Live Score Updates and Match Progression
As of the latest updates, Scotland U19 have reached 60 runs for the loss of 1 wicket after 10.3 overs. The opening partnership provided a steady start before the first breakthrough came for the USA bowling attack.
Key Moments in the Innings:
- The Scottish openers, Theo Robinson and Olly Pillinger, built a partnership of 57 runs before Pillinger was dismissed.
- Rayaan Taj claimed the first wicket for USA, with Advaith Krishna taking the catch to remove Olly Pillinger for 23 runs off 31 balls.
- Theo Robinson has been the standout batsman so far, scoring 30 runs from 27 deliveries and anchoring the innings.
- Rory Grant has joined Robinson at the crease and is currently on 1 run from 2 balls.
The American bowlers have been trying to contain the Scottish batsmen, with Ritvik Appidi, Advaith Krishna, Sabrish Prasad, and Rayaan Taj sharing the bowling duties in the initial overs.
Bowling Performance Analysis
USA's bowling attack has shown discipline in the early stages of the match:
- Ritvik Appidi has bowled 4 overs, conceding 28 runs without taking a wicket.
- Advaith Krishna has been economical with figures of 3 overs for 19 runs.
- Sabrish Prasad has maintained tight lines, giving away just 9 runs in his 2 overs.
- Rayaan Taj made the crucial breakthrough in his first over, dismissing Pillinger and finishing with 1 wicket for 3 runs from his initial over.
The Scottish batsmen have managed to keep the scoreboard ticking with occasional boundaries and smart running between the wickets, maintaining a run rate of approximately 5.8 runs per over in the first ten overs.
Squad Details for Both Teams
United States of America U19 Squad: In addition to the playing XI, the squad includes Amogh Arepally, Adit Kappa, Sahir Bhatia, and Rishabh Shimpi as reserve players who could feature later in the tournament.
Scotland U19 Squad: The broader squad comprises Finlay Carter, Ethan Ramsay, Ram Sharma, and Shlok Thaker, providing depth and options for the Scottish team management throughout the World Cup campaign.
Match Context and Tournament Significance
This ICC Under-19 World Cup encounter represents an important opportunity for both teams to showcase their talent on the global stage. For the United States, it's a chance to demonstrate the growth of cricket in non-traditional markets, while Scotland aims to build on their cricketing heritage with a strong performance in youth cricket.
The Harare Sports Club pitch appears to be offering assistance to both batsmen and bowlers, with the Scottish openers capitalizing on loose deliveries while the American bowlers have found some movement and bounce.
As the match progresses, all eyes will be on whether Scotland can build a substantial total or if the USA bowling attack can stage a comeback with regular wickets. The middle overs will be crucial in determining the momentum of this Under-19 World Cup clash.
