ICC U19 Men’s Cricket World Cup 2026: Warm-up Day 4 wrap

A total of four teams were in action on Day 4 of the warm-up fixtures ahead of the ICC Under-19 Men’s Cricket World Cup 2026. England beat India by 20 runs in a rain-shortened encounter, while New Zealand registered a massive morale-boosting 114-run victory over Zimbabwe.

England v India, Bulawayo Athletic Club, Bulawayo

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India won the toss and elected to bat first against England in what was the second and final warm-up for both sides.

England enjoyed a dream start with the ball as Sebastian Morgan struck early, removing the dangerous Vaibhav Sooryavanshi in the third over before following it up with the wicket of Vedant Trivedi in the seventh, leaving India reeling at 40/2.

A brief rebuilding effort from skipper Ayush Mhatre and Vihaan Malhotra was cut short just after the powerplay when James Minto struck twice to further dent India’s progress. With India in a precarious position at 74/4, Ambrish Sukumar and Abhigyan Kundu showed great composure and resilience to steady the innings.

The pair batted for 20 overs, adding a valuable 97-run partnership that brought India back into the contest. The stand was finally broken when Manny Lumsden dismissed Sukumar for 48. Harvansh Pangalia then joined Kundu, and the duo added a brisk 36-run partnership to push India past the 200-run mark.

Pangalia departed in the 40th over, but India found another late boost through Kanishk Chouhan, who played a quickfire knock of 45 off just 36 balls. James Minto wrapped up an impressive spell by picking up the wickets of Abhigyan Kundu and Mohamed Enaan to complete his five-wicket haul, as India finished their innings on a competitive 295/8.

James Minto’s outstanding figures of 5/34 were the standout performance with the ball for England, while Sebastian Morgan provided early breakthroughs with two wickets and Manny Lumsden chipped in with a solitary wicket.

Henil Patel gave India an early breakthrough by dismissing Ben Dawkins in the second over. England responded strongly through Joe Moores and Ben Mayers, who put on a brisk 77-run partnership to steady the innings. The stand was broken when Khilan Patel removed Mayers for 37, and he struck again soon after to dismiss Moores for 46, leaving England at 104/3.

Skipper Thomas Rew and Caleb Falconer then stitched together an unbeaten 92-run partnership to seal victory for England in a shortened contest, with their total of 196 comfortably surpassing the revised target of 177. Rew led from the front with a captain’s knock of 71 off 66 balls, while Falconer provided solid support with 29.

For India, Khilan Patel was the standout bowler with figures of 2/38, while Henil Patel was the only other wicket-taker in the innings.

Zimbabwe v New Zealand, Masvingo Sports Club, Masvingo

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Put into bat after Zimbabwe won the toss, New Zealand got off to a blazing start. Aryan Mann was bowled by Shelton Mazvitorera in the very first over, but by the time the second wicket fell in the 13th over, New Zealand had already raced to 122, with Hugo Bogue and skipper Tom Jones showing batting of the highest order as they methodically took apart the opposition bowling.

Jones eventually fell for 40 to Simbarashe Mudzengerere, but New Zealand continued to pile on the pressure.

Hugo Bogue then took centre stage, going on to complete a superb century. His scintillating 115 came off just 75 balls and was studded with 13 fours and seven sixes. Zimbabwe managed to claw their way back briefly as Leeroy Chiwaula struck twice in quick succession to remove Snehith Reddy and Marco Alpe, before Brendon Senzere dismissed the centurion Bogue to halt the surge.

New Zealand rebuilt through Brandon Matzopoulos and Jacob Cotter, who combined to add a valuable 77-run partnership, taking the score to 295/7 by the time both were dismissed. Late-order contributions from Harry Burns and Selwin Sanjay then provided the finishing touches, pushing New Zealand to a commanding total of 332 before they were bowled out.

For Zimbabwe, Shelton Mazvitorera was the standout bowler, finishing with figures of 3/56. Simbarashe Mudzengerere and Leeroy Chiwaula picked up two wickets apiece, while Brendon Senzere and Benny Zuze chipped in with a wicket each.

Zimbabwe never managed to gain momentum during the run chase, struggling to build partnerships as New Zealand struck at regular intervals. The pressure was applied early, with Zimbabwe losing three wickets inside the powerplay.

Callum Samson removed Kupakwashe Muradzi and Kian Blignaut, while Dhruv Patel fell to the bowling of Hunter Shore, leaving Zimbabwe at 54/3 at the end of the powerplay.

Two brief partnerships followed in an attempt to steady the innings, but New Zealand continued to keep a tight grip on proceedings. Harry Burns trapped Takudzwa Makoni lbw, before Luke Harrison produced a sharp caught-and-bowled dismissal to remove Simbarashe Mudzengerere. With those blows, Zimbabwe were reduced to 105 with half their side back in the pavilion.

Michael Blignaut (23) and Leeroy Chiwaula (31), helped Zimbabwe breach the 200-run mark, but they ultimately fell short and were bowled out for 218.

Harry Burns was the standout performer with the ball for New Zealand, returning figures of 3/43, while Callum Samson impressed with 2/15. Selwin Sanjay, Hunter Shore, Luke Harrison, Snehith Reddy and Jacob Cotter also chipped in with a wicket each to wrap up the innings.