Riding on skipper Thomas Rew’s century, England beat Australia by 27 runs in their ICC U-19 World Cup semi-final clash as Australia captain Oliver Peake’s ton went in vain here on Tuesday.

Opting to bat, England posted 277-7 in their allotted 50 overs. Skipper Rew led the way with a gritty 107-ball 110, including 14 fours and a six. No. 5 batter Caleb Falconer chipped in with a 53-ball 40. Hayden Schiller (2-31) and Naden Cooray (2-49)  were the pick of the bowlers for the Aussies.