Harare, Jan. 28 -- Australia Under-19 marched into the semifinals undefeated after registering a tense 22-run victory over West Indies Under-19 in the 7th match of Super Six Group 1 (A,D) of the ICC Under-19 World Cup 2026 at the Harare Sports Club here today, with skipper Oliver Peake producing a knock of both class and drama.
Asked to bat first, Australia U19 piled up an imposing 314 for 7, built around Peake's superb 109 off 117 balls. The Australian captain brought up his century in emphatic fashion in the 49th over, shuffling across and dispatching a slot delivery from Shaquan Belle straight down the ground for six.
Peake removed his helmet, raised his bat, kissed the badge and let out a roar, soaking in applause from the dressing ro...