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Key Takeaways
- 1đź“Š England U19 restricted New Zealand with disciplined new-ball bowling
- 2🏆 Comfortable chase gives England perfect World Cup 2026 launchpad
- 3💡 Alex Green’s powerplay strike swung early momentum England’s way
- 4đź”® England U19 shape up as serious contenders heading into the main event
"England seal comfortable win against New Zealand in the first warm-up game ahead of the ICC Under-19 Cricket World Cup."
England Under-19 started their ICC Under-19 Cricket World Cup 2026 campaign in ideal fashion, easing past New Zealand Under-19 in the first warm-up and banking the kind of confidence every side craves before a global event.
Bowlers set it up, batters finish the job
After winning the toss and bowling, England’s new-ball attack kept things tight upfront, denying New Zealand any easy scoring. Openers Aryan Mann and Hugo Bogue made a composed beginning, only for the pressure to tell at the end of the powerplay when Alex Green broke through, crashing Bogue’s stumps and opening the door.
From there the young English attack controlled the tempo, picking up wickets regularly and never really letting New Zealand’s middle order dictate terms. It was classic U19 World Cup prep cricket: high intensity, proper fields, and clear roles for seamers and spinners.
In reply, England’s top order chased with maturity, turning what could have been a tricky target into a stroll. The batters rotated strike smartly, put away anything loose and ensured there were no late jitters, underlining a well-rounded performance in all three departments.
For Indian fans eyeing the next generation of global stars, this England U19 outfit already looks drilled and dangerous. If they carry this momentum into the main tournament starting 15 January, they will be one of the sides to watch closely.
