US EditionMalajczuk Smashes Record-Fastest Century in Aussie Win
Will Malajczuk's 51-ball century, the fastest in Under-19 World Cup history, propelled Australia to an eight-wicket win over Japan and a Super Sixes spot.
- In Windhoek, Will Malajczuk smashed a tournament record, scoring the fastest century in U19 World Cup history in 51 balls and finishing 102 off 55 as Australia U-19 team beat Japan U-19 team by eight wickets.
- Given his licence to attack, Will Malajczuk arrived in strong form after an unbeaten 77 against Ireland and nearly made his senior debut for Western Australia earlier this year.
- Racing out of the blocks, Will Malajczuk and Nitesh Samuel added 135 for the first wicket, with Samuel unbeaten on 60 off 73 and Malajczuk scoring 57 off 26.
- The victory secured Australia U-19 team a Super Sixes spot, marked their second title defence win, and set a Friday clash with Sri Lanka U-19 team for Group A’s top position.
- In the record books, Will Malajczuk's 51-ball century ranks as the tournament's fastest and second-fastest Under-19 ODI hundred behind Sameer Minhas, raising his profile after joining the senior Australia squad.
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Will Malajczuk: The Australian batsman set a remarkable record in the 2026 Under-19 World Cup. In fact, his record was the fastest century in the Under-19 World Cup. He achieved this feat by hitting 12 fours and five sixes against Japan.
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Who is Will Malajczuk, the Australian batter who smashed the fastest-ever century in U-19 World Cup history?
Australia opener Will Malajczuk smashed a record-breaking 51-ball century, the fastest in U19 World Cup history, during the clash against Japan U19. Know about the Australian star batter here.
Australia’s Will Malajczuk smashes fastest century in U19 World Cup history
Australia’s left-handed batter Will Malajczuk smashed the fastest century in the history of the ICC U19 World Cup, off just 51 balls, to steer Australia to a convincing eight-wicket victory over Japan here on Tuesday.
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