England Advances to U19 Cricket World Cup Final with Rew’s Century
England has advanced to the Under-19 Men’s Cricket World Cup final following a thrilling 27-run victory against the defending champions, Australia, in Harare. The standout performer for England was Thomas Rew, who scored a remarkable century, notching up 110 runs off 107 balls.
Match Highlights
After a shaky start, where England found themselves at 60 for 3, Rew and Caleb Falconer (40) formed a vital partnership. Together, they forged a 135-run fourth-wicket stand, which proved crucial for England’s innings.
- Total score: England 277-7 in 50 overs
- Top scorer: Thomas Rew – 110 runs
- Other contributors: Farhan Ahmed – 28 not out
- Key Australian bowlers:
- Hayden Schiller – 2 wickets for 31 runs
- Naden Cooray – 2 wickets for 49 runs
A Tough Chase
In reply, Australia struggled initially, losing two wickets to Manny Lumsden, who finished with figures of 2 for 55. Despite this, captain Olly Peake fought back valiantly, scoring a century himself, totaling 100 runs off 85 balls.
- Australia’s total: 250 all out in 48 overs
- Final wicket: Olly Peake caught by Seb Morgan off James Minto (2-30)
Looking Ahead
The other semi-final match is set to take place on Wednesday, featuring India against Afghanistan in Harare. Fans can watch the match live on Sky Sports Cricket, starting at 7 am, with the first ball at 7:30 am. The final will be held on Friday, where England will compete for the championship.
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