England: England and Afghanistan completed the group stage of the ICC Under-19 Men's Cricket World Cup with perfect records, securing victories against Scotland and Tanzania, respectively. Both teams are now poised to advance to the Super Six stage, emerging as strong contenders for the semi-finals.
According to International Cricket Council, England triumphed over Scotland by 152 runs, with a standout performance from Ben Mayes, who scored 191 runs off 117 deliveries. His innings, marked by 26 boundaries, is the highest-ever by an England batter in the tournament's history. England posted a formidable total of 404/6, the highest in the 2026 edition so far. Scotland struggled in their chase, ultimately being bowled out for 152.
Meanwhile, Afghanistan's bowlers dismantled Tanzania's batting lineup, restricting them to 85 runs in 36 overs. Nooristani Omarzai led the attack with a five-wicket haul. Afghanistan comfortably chased down the target in under 13 overs, with Faisal Khan contributing a brisk 54. These victories place England and Afghanistan at the top of their respective groups, setting the stage for their Super Six campaign.