In the electrifying atmosphere of Harare Sports Club, Oliver Peak rose to the occasion with a captain’s century – 109 runs off 117 deliveries boasting 10 boundaries – as Australia amassed 314 for 7 batting first against West Indies in the Under-19 World Cup 2026 Super Six showdown.
Toss winners Australia chose to field, only to be rocked by a blistering start from Will Malazuke’s 48 (30 balls: 8×4, 2×6) and Nitesh Samuel’s composed 56 (74 balls: 6×4), amassing 73 in nine overs. By 84 for 2, Peak took charge, adding 85 with Samuel in 101 balls.
The skipper then accelerated alongside Alex Lee Young (45 off 47: 4×4, 2×6) for 69 runs, with Jaden Draper’s 29 sealing a strong finish. West Indies’ Jakim Pollard and RJE Gittens took two wickets each; Witell Lodge and Mika Mackenzie one apiece.
Australia, victors by six wickets over South Africa earlier, stands on the cusp of semifinals. West Indies, after a DLS 25-run upset of Ireland, hunts a second straight win. Peak’s heroic innings highlights Australia’s firepower, setting up a tense chase ahead.