Manny Lumsden’s dream spell of 5 for 17 scripted England’s emphatic 65-run drubbing of New Zealand, booking their ticket to the Under-19 World Cup 2026 semi-finals in style. The Super Sixes encounter at Queen’s Sports Club highlighted England’s bowling prowess, with Lumsden rightfully bagging the Player of the Match.
Batting after losing the toss, England reached 234/7 thanks to collective effort. Openers Dawkins (42, 5×4 off 62) and Moore (20) started with 48 runs. Mays (53, 5×4 off 70) and Dawkins rebuilt, then Faulkner (47, 3×4) boosted the total. Clarke and Reddy took 2/ each for Kiwis.
New Zealand’s pursuit ended in tatters at 169 all out. Early blows left them 64/4; Samson-Reddy’s 48-run effort (Reddy 47 with six and two fours, Samson 14) offered brief resistance, Sandhu adding 26. But Lumsden and Morgan (2 wickets) sealed the deal in 38.5 overs.
England leads Group 2 into semis, alongside Group 1’s Australia and Afghanistan. The India-Pakistan blockbuster on February 1 will determine the fourth team, eliminating Bangladesh, New Zealand, and Zimbabwe. Lumsden’s heroics signal England’s serious title intent.