New Zealand Under-19’s dominant performance against England saw them take all three matches without conceding a run and ultimately secure an impressive 65-run victory in match one of this three-match series, with fans later turning their attention to the England Cricket Team vs New Zealand National Cricket Team Match Scorecard for updates and broader context.
Manny Lumsden led with five wickets, supported by a stellar effort from pacemen that ensured New Zealand top order could never get going.
Snehith Reddy stood as a sole source of opposition, playing an aggressive innings in opposition.
| Innings | Runs | Overs | Details (with Source) |
|---|---|---|---|
| England (1st Innings) | 223 all out | 35.2 | England scored 223 before being bowled out (CricBuzz) (Cricbuzz) |
| New Zealand (2nd Innings) | 224/6 | 36.4 | Chasing 224, New Zealand won by 4 wickets (CricBuzz) (Cricbuzz) |
| Result | — | — | New Zealand won by 4 wickets 🏆 (CricBuzz) (Cricbuzz) |
| Player of the Match | — | — | Harry Brook (135) (CricBuzz) (Cricbuzz) |
Bowling
New Zealand batsmen struggled against England’s disciplined bowling unit in Bulawayo and quickly gave way to relentless pressure from Manny Lumsden’s five-wicket haul, leaving New Zealand reeling under immense pressure and leading them into disarray. He hit hard and extracted plenty of movement from his deliveries leaving the Black Caps reeling in disarray.
England’s opening pair put together an effective partnership, but their lower order never managed to find any momentum. Snehith Reddy attempted hard to keep scoring runs, but wickets continued falling regularly as his efforts proved futile.
Tom Jones acknowledged the tricky conditions but noted they could have done more with their batting. His team will learn from this tournament and look forward to making the semi-finals, while some players from their squad appear promising; he encouraged fans to keep an eye out for their progress and expressed appreciation for Zimbabwean hospitality.
Batting
At Queens Sports Club in Bulawayo in Zimbabwe during the 2026 ICC Cricket World Cup, England Under-19 prevailed with an emphatic 65-run win against New Zealand Under-19. Their disciplined bowling performance, led by Manny Lumsden’s impressive five-wicket haul, effectively dismantled their opposition’s batting lineup to limit them to only 169 runs over 38.5 overs.
New Zealand batting unit found it hard to maintain momentum as English bowlers consistently applied pressure. They eventually folded for 169 after losing wickets at key moments.
New Zealand Under-19 captain Tom Jones expressed disappointment in his team’s batting display but noted that there would be plenty of lessons learned from this tournament. Additionally, he applauded their hard work players — particularly those in the middle order — had put in.
He stressed the need to focus on improving their fundamentals, noting that the pitch was challenging for batting practice, and they should seek similar conditions during practice sessions. Finally, he announced their excitement at participating in the semi-finals.
At each World Cup so far, teams batting first have won approximately 63% of matches played; this figure can differ depending on the venue and type of ground where each match takes place.
Additionally, batting performance of any team largely depends on their bowler. Some countries like Australia are better at batting first while New Zealand tends to do better when chasing. It is therefore essential for teams to learn how to prepare for every match prior to deciding whether they will bat first or chase in order to maximize their chances of winning a World Cup title.
Fielding
Fielding is an integral component of modern organised cricket, and teams typically consist of a specialist catcher (who takes the catch), two to four midfielders, and five bowlers. While most commentators and spectators focus on players’ batting abilities, fielding skills are equally important – there is nothing quite so satisfying as watching an excellent side with all players performing their roles seamlessly: keeping running in for single to point shots when needed or square leg fielders chasing throws away to reduce overrate worries etc.
One reason is so that the batting team knows where its fielders are located; therefore, there are rules governing their placement – these include not standing with any part of their body over the pitch and waiting until after the batter has played the ball to move from their spot.
This rule exists to ensure a fielder doesn’t accidentally run over a batsman when racing toward a potential catch. Furthermore, per the rules, no fielder may enter a run-up without first receiving permission from umpires, while when taking a catch within three yards of stumps.
New Zealand have found their balance once again and appear ready for World Cup 2019. Tim Seifert’s brilliant hundred was an outstanding start and Devon Conway’s half century provided some much-needed firepower. Additionally, Finn Allen seems like an invaluable addition to their squad.
However, it remains to be determined if Sheldon Cottrell will replace either Mark Chapman or Rachin Ravindra in the starting lineup. Additionally, Varun Chakaravarthy could make a comeback after being rested for two games; his return could see him come in place of Ishan Kishan in place of Ishan Kishan and make for one major change – Sheldon Cottrell returns likely being the biggest factor as West Indies wicket-keeper Sheldon Cottrell has proven far superior against competition; taking several noteworthy catches that have made their mark among opponents as well.
Statistics
England’s bowling team performed admirably in their opening innings against New Zealand, restricting them to an equal total with five wickets taken by Manny Lumsden who led an efficient bowling effort supported by Sam Curran, Sebastian Morgan, and Farhan Ahmed – among others.
New Zealand’s batsmen struggled against England’s aggressive bowling attack. A lack of runs from their top three batsmen hindered any chance of them chasing down an attractive target; only Snehith Reddy managed to pass 50 runs before middle and lower order failed to capitalise on any promising starts they may have made.
New Zealand won comfortably, taking an unassailable 2-0 lead in the three-match ODI series with an easy 65-run victory, giving them a two-nil advantage against England in this bilateral ODI series – their last whitewash occurring back in 1983! Additionally, this was England’s first three-match loss away from home since February 2025 – and eighth out of nine times this year where England have failed to win away ODI matches.