West Indies U19 vs Ireland U19 Live Score: ICC Under-19 World Cup 2026 Match Updates
West Indies Under-19 have won the toss and elected to bat first against Ireland Under-19 in their ICC Under-19 World Cup 2026 encounter. The match is currently underway with West Indies building their innings after being put into bat by captain Joshua Dorne.
Current Match Situation and Scorecard
After 14.5 overs, West Indies U19 are 67/2 with captain Joshua Dorne and wicketkeeper-batter Jewel Andrew at the crease. The Windies have made a steady start after being asked to bat first, with both batters looking to build a solid foundation for their team.
The recent overs have seen some interesting exchanges between bat and ball:
- Reuben Wilson to Joshua Dorne: Touch fuller delivery on middle, Dorne takes a couple of steps across and flicks it to deep mid-wicket for a run
- Reuben Wilson to Joshua Dorne: Swing and a miss! Bangs this into the pitch around off, keeps low as Dorne looks to heave across the line
- Reuben Wilson to Jewel Andrew: Back of a length on middle, angling into the body, Andrew fails to glance it away as ball goes off thigh pad
Playing XIs for Both Teams
West Indies U19 Playing XI:
- Tanez Francis
- Zachary Carter
- Jewel Andrew (wicketkeeper)
- Joshua Dorne (captain)
- Shamar Apple
- Jonathan van Lange
- Shaquan Belle
- Aadian Racha
- Micah McKenzie
- Jakeem Pollard
- Vitel Lawes
Ireland U19 Playing XI:
- James West
- Freddie Ogilby (wicketkeeper)
- Adam Leckey
- Robert O'Brien
- Sebastian Dijkstra
- Marko Bates
- Bruce Whaley
- Oliver Riley (captain)
- Reuben Wilson
- Luke Murray
- Thomas Ford
Match Highlights and Key Moments
The first Powerplay has concluded with West Indies reaching 51/2 after 10 overs. The Irish bowlers have maintained good discipline, making scoring difficult for the Windies batters. Powerplay 2 has now begun, allowing Ireland to have four fielders outside the inner ring until the 40th over.
Some notable moments from the innings so far:
- Luke Murray to Joshua Dorne: FOUR! Easy pickings! Back of a length angling down leg side, Dorne tickles it away to fine leg fence
- Adam Leckey to Joshua Dorne: FOUR! Lovely shot from skipper brings up 50 for WI-U19, pushed straight back past bowler
- Thomas Ford to Jewel Andrew: FOUR! Deft touch! Andrew opens bat face to steer delivery to third man fence
Full Squads for Reference
West Indies U19 Squad: Tanez Francis, Zachary Carter, Joshua Dorne (captain), Jewel Andrew (wicketkeeper), Shamar Apple, Jonathan van Lange, Shaquan Belle, Israel Morton, Micah McKenzie, Jakeem Pollard, Vitel Lawes, Matthew Miller, Aadian Racha, Kunal Tilokani, RJai Gittens
Ireland U19 Squad: James West, Freddie Ogilby (wicketkeeper), Adam Leckey, Robert O'Brien, Sebastian Dijkstra, Marko Bates, Oliver Riley (captain), Bruce Whaley, Samuel Haslett, Reuben Wilson, Thomas Ford, Febin Manoj, Luke Murray, Callum Armstrong, Alex Armstrong
Match Context and Tournament Importance
This ICC Under-19 World Cup 2026 match is being played at the High Performance Oval in Windhoek. Both teams will be looking to secure crucial points in the tournament as they aim to progress to the knockout stages. The West Indies decision to bat first after winning the toss suggests they believe the pitch conditions favor batting initially, while Ireland will be hoping their bowlers can make early inroads and restrict the scoring rate.
The match commentary and live updates continue with both teams showing competitive spirit in this youth cricket championship. The battle between West Indies' batting lineup and Ireland's bowling attack promises to be an engaging contest as the innings progresses.
