Sri Lanka U19 Set to Face Australia U19 in Crucial ICC U19 World Cup Group Clash

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An exciting group-stage encounter awaits cricket fans as Sri Lanka Under-19 take on Australia Under-19 in the ICC Under-19 Cricket World Cup 2026. The match is scheduled to be played on Friday, January 23, at 1:00 pm in Windhoek, Namibia, and is expected to have a significant impact on the group standings.

Sri Lanka currently sit at the top of the group points table, with Australia close behind in second place, making this contest a potential decider for group supremacy. Both teams have shown strong form in the tournament so far, combining disciplined bowling attacks with promising young batting line-ups.

Adding an extra layer of intrigue to the fixture is the presence of two players of Sri Lankan origin in the Australian Under-19 squad, a detail that has drawn attention from fans and analysts alike. Their inclusion highlights the increasingly global nature of modern cricket and is sure to add emotional subplots to an already high-stakes contest.

Sri Lanka Under-19 Squad

Led by captain Vimath Dinsara, Sri Lanka will rely on a balanced squad featuring solid top-order batters and a versatile bowling unit. The team includes:

Vimath Dinsara (c), Kavija Gamage, Dimantha Mahavithana, Viran Chamuditha, Dulnith Sigera, Chamika Heentigala, Adam Hilmy, Chamarindu Nethsara, Sethmika Seneviratne, Kugathas Mathulan, Rasith Nimsara, Vigneshwaran Akash, Jeewantha Sriram, Senuja Wekunagoda, and Malintha Silva.

Australia Under-19 Squad

Australia, captained by Oliver Peake, bring their trademark aggressive approach and depth in all departments. Their squad includes:

Oliver Peake (c), Kasey Barton, Naden Cooray, Jayden Draper, Ben Gordon, Steven Hogan, Thomas Hogan, John James, Charles Lachmund, Will Malajczuk, Nitesh Samuel, Hayden Schiller, Aryan Sharma, William Byrom, and Alex Lee Young.

With both teams already in strong positions, the match promises high-quality youth cricket, intense competition, and valuable experience for players aiming to represent their countries at the senior level in the future. All eyes will be on Windhoek as two traditional cricketing nations clash in what could be one of the standout group matches of the tournament.

More updates to come on AusNewsLanka.