Centurion Peake Stars as Aussies Dominate West Indies

Ollie Peake crafted a masterful century, propelling Australia to a formidable 7/314 in their last practice match before the Under 19 World Cup semi-finals. The team batted first for the first time in the tournament, with opener Will Malajczuk providing an explosive start. Despite early wickets, Peake anchored the innings with controlled aggression and excellent running between the wickets, supported by Nitesh Samuel's half-century and Alex Lee-Young's fearless batting.

Peake's impressive knock, his second Youth ODI hundred, featured precise stroke play and a significant six that brought up his milestone. He was unfortunately run out on the final ball attempting a risky second run. The Australian total of 314 is significant, as only one team has successfully chased a score exceeding 300 in the Under 19 World Cup's history, dating back to 2006.