Sri Lanka thrash Japan by 203 runs in U19 World Cup opener
January 17, 2026 09:24 pm
Sri Lanka thrashed hapless Japan by 203 runs in their opening game of the U-19 Cricket World Cup in Windhoek, Namibia.
Sri Lanka began their ICC U-19 World Cup 2026 campaign with a record-breaking 203-run victory over Japan in Windhoek.
Opting to bat, Sri Lanka posted a massive 387/4, headlined by a historic 328-run opening stand.
Viran Chamuditha scripted history with 192 runs, the highest individual score in tournament history, while Dimantha Mahavithana struck a composed 115.
In response, Japan showed incredible resilience despite the daunting target.
Hugo Tani-Kelly anchored the innings with a valiant unbeaten 101 off 162 balls, ensuring Japan batted through their 50 overs to finish at 184/8.
While Sri Lanka’s bowlers, led by Vigneshwaran Akash, secured the clinical win, Japan earned praise for their determined batting display.
