2025 World Cup - Under-22 Divisions: Day 5 Recap

A recap of results from Day 5 of the Under-22 Divisions at the 2025 World Cup in Colombo, Sri Lanka.

Day 5 Results: Under-22 Men

Morning games

Australia have remained on top at the conclusion of the first tournament phase with a big win over United Arab Emirates. Nathan Kerr led the bowling attack with a five-wicket haul.

South Africa have clinched second spot, after a gutsy win against the hosts, who will be in fourth spot. Both teams will advance to the Cup phase of the tournament.

Reigning champions New Zealand will also feature in the Cup phase, after a mammoth win over Sri Lanka’s Development. Josh Young had a huge +48 game, while Charlie Pawson took four wickets.

Now in search of the Plate Final, England will look to continue their good form after a win over India. They will play the bottom three teams again this week.

United Arab Emirates, Sri Lanka Development, and India, will be looking to make a late push to win the plate after tough losses today.

South Africa 60 (6 29 1 24) defeated Sri Lanka 38 (11 12 13 3)

Player of the match: Nico Steyn (RSA) - 12 runs, 3/-6.

Australia 123 (23 39 21 40) defeated United Arab Emirates 20 (-11 -4 6 29)

Player of the match: Nathan Kerr (AUS) - 17 runs, 5/-14.

New Zealand 163 (42 38 48 35) defeated Sri Lanka Development 0 (-8 1 2 5)

Player of the match: Josh Young (NZ) - 26 runs, 5/-22.

England 122 (25 28 30 39) defeated India 75 (36 16 12 11)

Player of the match: Amaan Hassan (ENG) - 20 runs, 2/4.

Second phase of tournament

Teams have now played every team once, and will now play three more games against the teams in their pool. Championship points will carry over, and determine final positions.

Top four - Cup phase: Australia (1st), South Africa (2nd), New Zealand (3rd), Sri Lanka (4th).

Bottom four - Plate phase: England (5th), United Arab Emirates (6th), Sri Lanka Development (7th), India (8th).

Australia have just about locked up top spot after a win against South Africa. Daniel Goosen produced a wicket on the last ball of the first pair to secure the skin for the Proteas.

Isuru Sasanka took four wickets in an over against India.

Cup: Australia 92 (11 32 20 29) defeated South Africa 53 (16 12 19 6)

Player of the match: Jude Kearney (AUS) - 20 runs, 2/2.

Plate: Sri Lanka Development 96 (33 25 33 5) defeated India 59 (16 7 6 30)

Player of the match: Isuru Sasanka (SRL DEV) - 20 runs, 4/-9.

Cup: New Zealand 133 (36 44 37 16) defeated Sri Lanka 48 (18 -6 7 29)

Player of the match: Jack Gaskin (NZ) - 29 runs, 2/6.

Standings

Day 5 Results: Under-22 Women

New Zealand remain on top of the table after defeating United Arab Emirates in a low-scoring affair. With three games remaining, New Zealand maintain a 7-point lead ahead of the Aussies.

Australia have extended a healthy gap in second-place, with a comprehensive victory over hosts Sri Lanka.

Australia 118 (38 15 42 23) defeated Sri Lanka 38 (3 10 5 21)

Player of the match: Tene Crafford (AUS) - 24 runs, 2/5.

New Zealand 69 (18 24 -2 29) defeated United Arab Emirates 49 (8 12 8 21)

Player of the match: Kaitlyn Halliday (NZ) - 11 runs, 3/-5.