The ICC U19 Men’s Cricket World Cup 2026, 1st play-off is scheduled for January 24.
The Japan Under-19 vs Tanzania Under-19 first play-off will feature these two teams, who have fought their way through the group stages and are now looking to cement their spot in the next phase of the match.
Japan U19 vs Tanzania U19 Match Details
Date: 24 January 2026
Time: 9:30 AM Local time, 7:30 AM GMT
Venue: High Performance Oval, Windhoek
Summary of what happened leading up to the clash:
Tanzania U19 showed earlier dominance in warm-ups and will be keen to carry that momentum into this match. Tanzania cricket team posted 204/9 in 50 overs, while Japan were dismissed for 45 (14.3 overs) under a rain-adjusted target.
Japan U19 has experienced both heavy losses and competitive batting performances; the play-off will test their ability to perform under pressure.
JPN U19 vs TAN U19 Pitch & Weather Report
At this venue recently, teams batting first have won the majority of matches. Average first-innings scores around the 240–250 mark, with teams batting first aiming toward 300 when conditions are right.
Low chance of rain during key match hours and temperatures likely in the mid-20s °C (~27–28 °C).
Teams & Players to Watch Out For!
Japan U19 squad , star players to watch out for!
Hugo Tani-Kelly, Nihar Parmar, and Timothy Moore.
Tanzania U19 team, key players to watch out for!
Hamza Ally, Khalidy Amiri, Acrey Pascal, and Agustino Mwamele.
Japan U19 vs Tanzania U19: Head-to-Head and Form
Japan U19 qualified for the World Cup after finishing well in the East Asia-Pacific Qualifiers. In their group stage, they faced tough competition but managed to put up spirited performances, even if they were unable to secure many wins.
Tanzania U19 qualified for the ICC U19 World Cup through the Africa U19 Qualifier after strong performances against the likes of Kenya, Uganda, and Namibia.
Winning tips & predictions by Chaska Bhai
JPN U19 vs TAN U19 prediction: Tanzania U19 team (predicted winner)
Their all-round core is slightly more experienced in African conditions, and they have shown the ability to dominate under pressure.
Cricket fans & savvy cricket bettors should keep these aspects in mind by favouring their winning outcome for the Japan U19 vs Tanzania U19 ICC World Cup.
- Early wickets could define the game, and if Tanzania bowl first, back them to take a few early wickets at 3.5 or more wickets in the first 15 overs.
- Hugo Tani-Kelly is the main threat, consider him if betting on top batter for Japan.
