West Indies U19 Spinners Dominate Ireland in Crucial Super Six Victory

• West Indies U19 defeated Ireland by 25 runs via DLS method in a rain-affected Super Six match at the ICC Under-19 Men’s Cricket World Cup 2026.
• Spinners Micah McKenzie (4/36) and Vitel Lawes (2/41) were instrumental, taking six wickets combined to secure the win.
• Wicketkeeper-batter Jewel Andrew scored a crucial 66 runs, supported by Jonathan van Lange (28), Aadian Racha (28), and Vitel Lawes (18) to set a target of 226.
• Ireland's chase started well but was derailed by the West Indies spin attack, leaving them at 164/7 when rain stopped play.
• The victory keeps West Indies U19 in contention for the semi-finals, currently third in Super Six Group 1, with a final match against Australia ahead.

Why It Matters: West Indies U19 spinners led them to a vital DLS victory over Ireland, boosting their semi-final hopes.