South Africa vs England U-19 World Cup Highlights: ENG Win By 36 runs (DLS)

We are back with the Run chase as the Umpires and the Players are back on the field to start the inning. It's Jaydn Denly and Ben McKinney to open the batting for England Under-19. Kwena Maphaka to start the attack for South Africa Under-19. Let's Play!

... THE RUN CHASE ...

In the heart of the English resurgence was the impressive performance of spinner Tazeem Ali, playing in his inaugural match of the tournament. Ali claimed three crucial wickets, dismantling partnerships and tilting the scales in favor of the English side. Complementing his efforts, Eddie Jack, the lanky fast bowler, showcased his skill in the second spell, securing three wickets for his captain. Despite a few lapses in the field, including a dropped catch, the English team exhibited resilience, consistently picking wickets and placing the South African side on the defensive. The stage is now set for the run chase, and the cricketing world eagerly awaits to witness how the English batters approach the challenge of attaining 231 runs for victory. Stay tuned for what promises to be a riveting pursuit.

Eddie Jack is in for a chat. He says that South Africa came out really hard and credits the way their openers batted. Mentions that he is pleased to have made a difference. Feels that he has that role of taking wickets in the middle phase and he is happy to do that. States that they are really pleased with their effort and hopes that theyir top 6 batters can knock this off easily.

The opening chapter of South Africa Under-19's innings unfolded with brilliance, the openers crafting a commendable first-wicket partnership of 71 runs. Steve Stolk emerged as the linchpin, orchestrating a masterful innings with a splendid 64 off 55 deliveries, adorned with 11 boundaries and a towering six. However, the momentum swung as the English bowlers staged a comeback, disrupting the rhythm and sending back both openers. The middle order, led by Dewan Marais and Richard Seletswane, battled valiantly to construct a 50-run partnership, but the English bowlers struck again, limiting South Africa to a total of 230 runs.

With that, we come to the end of the first innings of this match between England under 19 and South Africa under 19 and after being asked to bat first, South Africa under 19 have managed to score 230 and are bowled out by the English bowlers in 49.2 overs. The English batters now need 231 in their allotted quota of 50 overs when they come out to bat after the innings break.

OUT! TAKEN! Noah Thain makes no mistake this time and hands Jaydn Denly his third wicket to wrap up South Africa's innings! Denly gives the ball air and bowls it full, on middle, Nqobani Mokoena crouches and goes for a slog again. Fails to get the required elevation and hits this one flat and straight down the throat of Noah Thain at long on who reverse cups it in front of his face. South Africa Under-19 have been bowled out for 230!

Short and around off, Kwena Maphaka goes back in his crease and taps it to long off for a single.

Slows it up even more, full and on middle, Nqobani Mokoena goes for a heave across the line and toe-ends his shot to cover.

Flatter and shorter, on off, Kwena Maphaka nails the reverse sweep and hits it to backward point where a slight fumble results in a single.

A loud shot for LBW but turned down! Angling in, full and sliding on the pads, Kwena Maphaka fails to keep this one out and gets pinged on the front pad. It looked to be sliding down leg though.

Lobs it up, full and on leg, Nqobani Mokoena eases it to long on and gets to the other end.

Slower through the air, full and on off, Nqobani Mokoena drives but can't get it past cover.

In the air...but it lands safely! Floats it up, full and on middle, Nqobani Mokoena gets down for the slog sweep but swings a bit early. Gets a top edge that lobs over the bowler's head and falls in the vacant region near the 30-yard circle for a couple of runs more.

DROPPED! Noah Thain puts down a sitter! Nqobani Mokoena gets a life and how costly will it prove for England Under-19? Tosses it up, full and on off, Nqobani Mokoena steps out and launches a big shot down the ground. Hits it flat and straight down the throat of Noah Thain at long on who fails to hang on. Two runs taken.

Offers flight this time, fullish length, on off, Kwena Maphaka goes for a slog and mishits it to long on for a single.

Angles it across the batter, around off, Kwena Maphaka bunts it off the front foot to cover.

Slower through the air, full and on off, Kwena Maphaka dead-bats it back to the bowler.

A bit too straight, short and on the pads, Kwena Maphaka places it in front of deep square leg and comes back for the second run. Good running!

Drops it short and turning away, outside off, Nqobani Mokoena waits on it and cuts it in front of square on the off side for a single.