Archive · 20 Jan 2026
Malajczuk Smashes Fastest U19 Century in Australia's Win
In the 16th match of the U19 World Cup 2026, Australia U19 played against Japan U19 in Windhoek, Namibia.
Japan won the toss and chose to bat first.
They scored 201 runs for 8 wickets in their 50 overs.
Australia then chased down the target with 20.5 overs to spare, winning by 8 wickets.
Will Malajczuk from Australia scored the fastest century in U19 World Cup history, making 102 runs off just 51 balls.
This win helps Australia advance to the Super Sixes stage of the tournament.
Australia U19 defeated Japan U19 by 8 wickets in the 16th match of the U19 World Cup 2026.
Will Malajczuk scored the fastest century in U19 World Cup history, with 102 runs off 51 balls.
Japan scored 201 for 8 in their 50 overs, with Hugo Tani-Kelly top-scoring with 79 not out.
Australia chased down the target with 20.5 overs to spare, with Malajczuk and Nitesh Samuel putting on a 135-run partnership.
This victory secures Australia's place in the Super Sixes stage of the tournament.
- Who
- Australia U19 and Japan U19 cricket teams
- What
- 16th match of the U19 World Cup 2026
- When
- January 20, 2026
- Where
- Windhoek, Namibia
- Why
- To compete in the U19 World Cup tournament
- Match
- Australia U19 vs Japan U19
- Tournament
- U19 World Cup 2026
- Match Number
- 16
- Toss
- Japan won, chose to bat
- Venue
- Windhoek, Namibia
- Result
- Australia won by 8 wickets
- Top Scorer (Australia)
- Will Malajczuk (102 off 55 balls)
- Top Scorer (Japan)
- Hugo Tani-Kelly (79 not out off 135 balls)
Sources
Australia Vs Japan, U19 World Cup Match 16 Live: Follow Score And Match Updates From Windhoek
Japanese googly: More Queensland-based cricketers than Australia XI
Will Malajczuk, the Australia who hit fastest hundred in U-19 World Cup, was almost lost to Aussie Rule Football
