
The ICC Men's U-19 Cricket World Cup 2026 features a match between first-time participants Japan and former finalists Sri Lanka at the Namibia Cricket Ground in Windhoek. Sri Lanka won the toss and chose to bat first. Japan, considered underdogs, aim to build on the momentum of other emerging teams like Afghanistan, while Sri Lanka enters after strong warm-up wins against South Africa and Afghanistan. Live scores and playing XIs are available for fans following the tournament.
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