England U19 Wins Toss, Elects to Bowl First in U19 World Cup Match
England U19 won the toss and decided to field first against Zimbabwe U19 in their U19 World Cup 2026 encounter. The match is taking place at the Takashinga Sports Club in Harare. This crucial toss decision sets the stage for an exciting contest between the two young teams.
Playing XIs for Both Teams
Zimbabwe U19 Playing XI: Nathaniel Hlabangana, Kupakwashe Muradzi (wicket-keeper), Benny Zuze, Kian Blignaut, Leeroy Chiwaula, Brandon Senzere, Michael Blignaut, Simbarashe Mudzengerere (captain), Dhruv Patel, Tatenda Chimugoro, Shelton Mazvitorera.
England U19 Playing XI: Ben Dawkins, Joseph Moores, Ben Mayes, Thomas Rew (wicket-keeper and captain), Caleb Falconer, Ralphie Albert, Farhan Ahmed, Luke Hands, James Minto, Manny Lumsden, Alex French.
Full Squad Details
England U19 Squad: Ben Dawkins, Joseph Moores, Ben Mayes, Thomas Rew (wicket-keeper and captain), Caleb Falconer, Ralphie Albert, Farhan Ahmed, Sebastian Morgan, James Minto, Manny Lumsden, Alex Green, Isaac Mohammed, Luke Hands, Alex French, Will Bennison, Ali Farooq.
Zimbabwe U19 Squad: Kupakwashe Muradzi (wicket-keeper), Dhruv Patel, Kian Blignaut, Takudzwa Makoni, Simbarashe Mudzengerere (captain), Brandon Senzere, Michael Blignaut, Leeroy Chiwaula, Brandon Ndiweni, Tatenda Chimugoro, Benny Zuze, Shelton Mazvitorera, Panashe Mazai, Webster Madhidhi, Nathaniel Hlabangana.
Match Context and Expectations
The U19 World Cup 2026 brings together promising young cricketers from around the globe. England U19, led by Thomas Rew, aims to make a strong start by bowling first. Zimbabwe U19, captained by Simbarashe Mudzengerere, will look to post a competitive total. Fans eagerly await the action as these future stars showcase their talent on the international stage.
