Captaincy and class defined Oliver Peak’s day as the Australian Under-19 leader crafted a superb 109 from 117 balls – including nine fours and one six – helping post a daunting 314 for 7 versus West Indies in a pivotal Super Six match at Harare Sports Club during the 2026 U19 Cricket World Cup.
Australia’s decision to bowl first backfired initially as openers Will Malazuke (48 off 30, 8×4, 2×6) and Nitesh Samuel (56 off 74, 6×4) piled on 73 runs in nine overs. A mini-collapse to 84 for 2 brought Peak to the crease, where he forged an 85-run stand with Samuel over 101 balls.
After Samuel fell, Peak’s partnership with Alex Lee Young yielded 69 runs, Young’s 45 off 47 balls injecting pace with four fours and two sixes. Jaden Draper (29) provided late flourish. West Indies struck back through Jakim Pollard (2/??), RJE Gittens (2/??), Witell Lodge (1/??), and Mika Mackenzie (1/??).
Fresh off a six-wicket win against South Africa, Australia eyes semifinal qualification with a victory. West Indies, riding high from a 25-run DLS win over Ireland, chase consecutive successes. Peak’s knock underscores Australia’s batting depth and intent in the tournament’s business end.