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Key Takeaways
- 1📊 Rew's unbeaten 86 and Mayes' 77 guide England to 209/2 chase
- 2🏆 England confirm Super Sixes qualification with second straight win
- 3💡 Lumsden's 3/38 restricts Zimbabwe's batting in group stage
- 4🔮 Young England side faces tougher opposition in Super Sixes stage
"As a result of their second wins, England and Afghanistan sealed qualification for Super Sixes"
Thomas Rew and Ben Mayes guided England to a dominant eight-wicket victory over hosts Zimbabwe in the Under-19 World Cup 2026, securing their passage to the Super Sixes with a second consecutive group-stage win.
Clinical Chase Seals Qualification
Chasing Zimbabwe's total of 208 for 9, England reached their target with clinical precision, finishing on 209 for 2. Rew, captaining the side, remained unbeaten on 86 off a composed innings, while Mayes played a sparkling 77* to take the visitors over the line. The partnership between the two demonstrated the composure and skill that has defined England's campaign so far.
Zimbabwe had posted a competitive total, with Mudzengerere top-scoring with 45 runs, but it proved insufficient against England's balanced batting lineup. Lumsden was the standout bowler for England, claiming 3 for 38, while Farhan and Albert contributed with 2 wickets each to restrict the hosts.
With this victory, England has now secured their place among the eight teams advancing to the Super Sixes stage, where the tournament intensifies. The young lions have shown the temperament and skill required at this level, and their progression sets up intriguing matchups ahead.
