The High Performance Oval in Windhoek witnessed a dramatic Super Six encounter in the U19 Cricket World Cup 2026, where West Indies defended a modest total to beat Ireland by 25 runs under Duckworth-Lewis-Stern method amid heavy showers.
West Indies, invited to set a target after losing the toss, endured a top-order collapse, slipping to 30/2. Captain Joshua Da Silva and Jewel Andrew responded with grit, their 37-run alliance rescuing the innings before Da Silva’s 17-run knock ended.
Andrew’s resilience shone through in a vital 67-run stand with Jonathan Van Lange, who bludgeoned 66 runs from 82 balls, smashing four maximums and as many fours. Adian Roach’s steady 28 further bolstered the score to 226 all out in 46.5 overs.
Ireland’s attack was led by the impressive Reuben Wilson (3/??), with Murray and West (2 each) keeping the pressure on.
In reply, Ireland’s chase gained momentum with James West’s stylish 45 (8×4) and a 47-run opening partnership with Ogilvie (14). A 35-run stand with Lecky followed, but McKenzie’s fiery burst—4/36—derailed them completely.
Lodge’s double strike and Roach’s scalp left Ireland at 164/7 after 40 overs when rain stopped play. DLS awarded West Indies a 25-run win, underlining McKenzie’s starring role and keeping their semi-final hopes alive in this crucial group stage fixture.
