The ICC U19 Men’s Cricket World Cup 2026, Super 6 match two is scheduled for January 25.
The West Indies Under-19 vs Ireland Under-19 is part of Group 1 (AD) of the tournament.
West Indies U19 vs Ireland U19 Match Details
Date: 25 January 2026
Time: 07:30 GMT
Venue: High Performance Oval, Windhoek
Summary of what happened leading up to the clash:
Ireland’s strength lies in their teamwork and adaptability, often relying on collective performances over individual brilliance. West Indies U19 cricket team remains one of the top contenders in U19 World Cups, often making it to the quarter-finals or semi-finals of the tournament. Their combination of aggressive batsmen and sharp bowlers has kept them competitive.
West Indies U19 vs Ireland U19 Pitch & Weather Report
Historically at Windhoek venues, captains often preferred to bat first to set a target, as chasing can become tricky under pressure on a balanced wicket.
Humidity will rise somewhat in the afternoon, and light winds are expected, so swinging conditions will be minimal but not impossible early on.
Teams & Players to Watch Out For!
West Indies U19 squad , star players to watch out for!
Jonathan Van Lange, Jewel Andrew, and Jakeem Pollard.
Ireland U19 team, key players to watch out for!
Sebastian Dijkstra, Freddie Ogilby, and Luke Murray.
West Indies vs Ireland Under-19: Head-to-Head and Form
At the 2026 ICC U19 World Cup, Ireland qualified for the Super Six stage after a win over Japan U19 by 4 wickets, with contributions from both batters and bowlers.
West Indies U19 team come from a traditionally stronger youth cricket structure and have shown they can compete well in major tournaments. They posted a competitive total and beat South Africa U19 by 55 runs in the 2026 U19 World Cup group stage, backed by a century from Zachary Carter.
Winning tips & predictions by Chaska Bhai
West Indies U19 vs IrelandU19 prediction: West Indies U19 team (predicted winner)
West Indies U19’s batting lineup has shown the ability to post competitive totals, and their bowling has chipped in with crucial wickets in key moments, both important factors when facing a side like Ireland U19 that has been inconsistent against higher‑rated teams.
Cricket fans & savvy cricket bettors should keep these aspects in mind by favouring their winning outcome for the West Indies U19 vs Ireland U19 ICC World Cup.
- If West Indies bat first on a stable pitch, they tend to post competitive totals above 250 runs in 50-over U19 matches.
If Ireland wins the toss, they may choose to field, hoping to exploit early seam conditions.
