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Australia U19 vs Japan U19, ICC U19 WC 2026, Today Match Prediction
AUSU19 vs JPNU19 Win Probability
Toss Winner - Japan U19 won the toss and choose to bat first
Australia U19 beat Japan U19 by 8 wickets
Australia U19s eye second win of the World Cup against Japan U19
- Australia U19 sit near the top of Group A with 2 points from 1 match and a strong NRR of +1.275
- Japan U19 are bottom of the group after one heavy defeat, carrying a NRR of -4.060.
- Australia’s top-order has been in good touch, with Oliver Peake scoring 236 runs in 6 matches at an average of 59.
We predict that Australia Under-19s will defeat Japan Under-19s.
| Tournament: | ICC Under-19 Cricket World Cup, 2026 |
| Format: | odi |
| Venue: | Namibia Cricket Ground, Windhoek, Namibia, Namibia |
| Toss Prediction: | To Bowl |
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AUSU19 vs JPNU19 Match Prediction & Analysis
Australia Under-19s face Japan Under-19s in the 16th match of Group A of the ICC Men’s Under-19 World Cup 2026 at the Namibia Cricket Ground, Windhoek, on Tuesday, January 20, with the match starting at 1:00 PM IST.
Australia come into this contest with confidence after winning their opening game and establishing early momentum in the group. Their batting looks settled, the bowling unit has discipline. With a healthy net run rate, Australia will be keen to secure another convincing win and strengthen their position for qualification. Japan, on the other hand, are still finding their feet at this level. Their opening match exposed gaps in both batting depth and bowling consistency, particularly against quality pace. Given the contrast in experience, form, and squad depth, Australia start as clear favourites.
RECENT PERFORMANCE
AUSU19
L
W
W
W
W
AUSU19
167/10 in 43.5 3.81
ICCU19_WCWUM 2026
Afghanistan U19 beat Australia U19 by 6 wickets (D/L) method164/4 in 35.4 4.6
173/10 in 43.5 3.95
253/7 in 50.0 5.06
181/9 in 49.1 3.68
179/10 in 48.5 3.67
266/6 in 50.0 5.32
104/10 in 16.5 6.18
211/4 in 48.5 4.32
208/10 in 49.5 4.17
JPNU19
L
L
L
L
L
JPNU19
184/8 in 50.0 3.68
ICC U19 WC 2026
Sri Lanka U19 beat Japan U19 by 203 runs387/4 in 50.0 7.74
117/10 in 42.3 2.75
ICCU19_WCWUM 2026
West Indies U19 beat Japan U19 by 229 runs346/6 in 50.0 6.92
44/10 in 14.3 3.03
ICCU19_WCWUM 2026
Tanzania U19 beat Japan U19 by 81 runs (D/L) method204/9 in 50.0 4.08
243/6 in 50.0 4.86
63/10 in 28.3 2.21
325/7 in 50.0 6.5
52/10 in 24.1 2.15
HEAD TO HEAD
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TEAMS PREVIEW
Australia U19 Preview
Australia Under-19s have made a strong start to their ICC Men’s Under-19 World Cup 2026 campaign, picking up a convincing win in their opening fixture and sitting comfortably near the top of Group A. With 2 points from one match and a healthy NRR of 1.275, Australia look well-balanced and confident early in the tournament.
In their previous match against Ireland Under-19s, Australia produced a dominant all-round display. Chasing a competitive target of 236, the Aussies cruised home with 8 wickets in hand and 62 balls to spare. Steven Hogan led the charge with a superb 115 off 111 balls, anchoring the chase with composure and authority, while Nitesh Samuel provided excellent support with an unbeaten 77. The bowlers set the tone earlier, with Charles Lachmund taking 3 for 41, keeping Ireland in check.
Australia’s strength lies in their solid top order and disciplined bowling unit. Steven Hogan has been Australia U19’s batting mainstay, scoring 323 runs in 6 matches at an impressive average of 53.83 and a steady strike rate of 80.54. Fellow batter Oliver Peake has been equally consistent with 236 runs in 6 matches, averaging 59.00. With the ball, Charles Lachmund has picked up 6 wickets in 3 matches at 5.42 economy, while Kasey Barton has taken 4 wickets in 2 matches, striking every 23.5 balls. Heading into this match, Australia Under-19s will look to build momentum and further stamp their authority in Group A.
Key Players: Steven Hogan, Oliver Peake, Charles Lachmund, Kasey Barton
Australia U19 Predicted Playing XI:
Steven Hogan, Oliver Peake, Nitesh Samuel, Reuben Wilson, Luke Murray, Charles Lachmund, Kasey Barton, Will Malajczuk, Ben Sears, Tim Pringle, Corey Wasley
Australia U19 Key Players From Previous Game Of ICC Under-19 Cricket World Cup, 2026
Australia U19 Actual Playing XI:
Steven Hogan, Ollie Peake, Jayden Draper, Naden Cooray, Nitesh Samuel, Ben Gordon, Aryan Sharma, Will Malajczuk, Kasey Barton, Tom Hogan , Will Byrom
Japan U19 Preview
Japan Under-19 come into this fixture looking to regroup after a difficult start to their ICC Men’s Under-19 World Cup campaign. They have played one match so far in Group A and are yet to open their account, sitting near the bottom of the table with a heavily impacted net run rate of -4.060 - worst in the tournament so far.
Their previous outing against Sri Lanka Under-19 was one of the heaviest defeats of the tournament so far. Chasing a massive target after Sri Lanka piled on 387, Japan were eventually bowled out for 184, losing by 203 runs. Despite the lopsided scoreline, there were individual positives. Opener Hugo Kelly stood tall under pressure, producing a composed and resilient unbeaten century (101* off 162 balls). His knock showed temperament, patience, and the ability to bat long periods against high-quality bowling—an effort that stood out even in defeat.
With the ball, Japan found it hard to contain Sri Lanka’s deep batting lineup, conceding runs at a rapid rate and struggling to break key partnerships. However, bowlers like Timothy Moore showed character and with 3 wickets for 43 runs, he was the only bowler take wickets in this game. If Japan can build around Kelly’s form at the top and get stronger support from their all-rounders, Japan will look to be far more competitive in the matches ahead.
Key Players: Hugo Kelly, Timothy Moore, Nihar Parmar, Dylan Thakrar
Japan U19 Predicted Playing XI:
Hugo Kelly, Nihar Parmar, Dylan Thakrar, Darpan Jobanputra, Kazuma Kato-Stafford, Timothy Moore, Raymond Francis, Augustino Mwamele, Vitel Lawes, Micah McKenzie, Nikhil Pol
Japan U19 Key Players From Previous Game Of ICC Under-19 Cricket World Cup, 2026
Japan U19 Actual Playing XI:
Charles Hinze, Chihaya Arakawa Sekine, Gabriel Hinze, Hugo Tani Kelly, Kaisei Kobayashi, Kazuma Stafford, Montgomery Hinze, Nihar Parmar, Nikhil Pol, Skyler Cook, Taylor Waugh
PITCH AND WEATHER CONDITIONS
Weather Conditions
The weather on the match day at the Namibia Cricket Ground, Windhoek on 20 January 2024 is expected to be mostly sunny with brief patches of cloud during the afternoon. The temperature will range between a high of around 29 °C and a low of 17 °C. There is only a slight chance of a passing shower, with humidity remaining moderate. Overall, conditions look excellent for a full 50-over contest.
AUSU19 vs JPNU19 Pitch Report
The venue of the match is the Namibia Cricket Ground, Windhoek, also known as the Japan Namibia Cricket Ground. Established in the early 1990s, it is a key cricketing hub in Namibia and has played a crucial role in the country’s rise in international cricket. The ground has hosted several ODIs, ICC tournament matches, and youth World Cup fixtures.
Toss: To Bowl
At the Namibia Cricket Ground, Windhoek, teams winning the toss generally prefer to bowl first in limited-overs cricket. Data shows that chasing sides have enjoyed better success due to consistent bounce early on and improving batting conditions as the game progresses. The team winning the toss should bowl first to exploit early assistance.
AUSU19 vs JPNU19
Winning Prediction
This contest appears slightly one-sided on paper. Australia Under-19s come into the match with stronger recent form, a healthier net run rate, and greater depth in both batting and bowling. Their top order has been consistent, and their pace attack has adapted well to African conditions. Japan Under-19s, despite showing resilience and individual effort, have struggled against top-tier opposition. Australia’s experience and composure should give them clear control over the game.
We predict that Australia Under-19s will defeat Japan Under-19s.
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