England Thrash New Zealand by 65 Runs in U19 WC Super Sixes

England's young guns fired on all cylinders to demolish New Zealand by 65 runs in a crucial Super Sixes clash of the Under-19 Cricket World Cup 2026, securing their semi-final berth at Queen's Sports Club. Manny Lumsden's breathtaking 5/17 in a miserly spell of 6.5 overs turned the game on its head, handing him the match-defining accolade.

Opting to bowl first, New Zealand watched helplessly as England racked up 234/7. The innings kicked off promisingly with openers Ben Dawkins (42 off 62, 5x4) and Joseph Moore (20) adding 48 runs. Dawkins then linked with Ben Mays (53 off 70, 5x4) for another 48, pushing the score past 100.

Caleb Faulkner (47, 3x4) provided the late flourish. Bowlers Mason Clarke and Snehit Reddy struck twice each for New Zealand, but the total proved mountainous.

New Zealand's chase imploded spectacularly. Reeling at 64/4, Callum Samson (14) and Snehit Reddy (47, 1x6, 2x4) resurrected hopes with 48 runs, but Lumsden struck repeatedly. Jaskaran Sandhu's 26 couldn't salvage the innings, as they folded for 169 in 38.5 overs. Sebastian Morgan supported with 2 wickets.

Group 2 toppers England join Group 1's Australia and Afghanistan in the semis. India vs Pakistan on February 1 decides the final qualifier, while Bangladesh, New Zealand, and Zimbabwe bow out. This victory showcases England's depth and Lumsden's emergence as a spin wizard.