ENG vs SA, Super League QF 1, Highlights: England beat South Africa by 6 wickets to reach the Super League semifinal 1 of the ongoing Under 19 World Cup. Batting first, South Africa posted 209/10 where Dewald Brevis top-scored with his 97-run knock. Rehan Ahmed was the pick of the English bowlers as the leg-spinner returned with the figures of 4/48 in his 10-over quota. Chasing 210, England were on top right from the start as they were at 110/1 in 11th over. Later, a clinical batting performance guided them to the victory line. Jacob Bethell top-scored for England with his 88-run knock in just 42 balls.
England U-19 vs South Africa U-19, ICC U-19 Cricket World Cup Super League Quarter Final 1, Highlights From Sir Vivian Richards Stadium
U-19 WC, ENG vs SA, Super League QF 1 Live
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We are back for the chase! South Africa Under-19 players spread out on the field as the English openers, George Thomas and Jacob Bethell take guard. Matthew Boast has the new ball in hand.
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... The Run Chase ...
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England are a side which have been doing really well with the bat. They will back themselves to gun it down. South Africa need to bowl really well. Can they defend this? We will find out.
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South Africa on the other hand, just have one man to thank for the position they are in. Yes, the last wicket contributed nicely but Brevis' innings was the stand-out. Had it not been for him, his side would have fallen well short of 200. He played a blinder and was very unfortunate to not get to the three-figure mark. Also, had he received support from the rest, South Africa could have well posted close to the 250-run mark. That is not the case though and they now have a under par score to defend.
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It was the new ball bowlers who set the tone! Especially Boyden who got two early on. Then there was a period where runs started to flow for South Africa but Rehan was brilliant after being introduced. He got crucial wickets and pegged them back. Sales then played an important role by taking a couple of wickets in one over which put England in firm control. They did let it slip away a little, just a little by letting them cross the 200-run mark but overall, England will be pleased with how they performed in the field.
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So, South Africa's last pair has helped them crawl over the 200-run mark but have to say, England will be very pleased with their work and are firm favorites to move into the semi finals.
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43.4WTom Prest to Matthew Boast
OUT! RUN OUT! That's it, the South African innings comes to an end. In the end, it does take a run out to get the final wicket but this last wicket partnership has been thoroughly entertaining. Short, on off and cut away towards point for a quick single. Joshua Boyden over there is onto it in a flash and fires in a good throw towards the keeper. Alex Horton whips off the bails in a flash. The replay shows that this time the dive doesn't save Tshaka. South Africa Under-19 end with 209/10!
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A run out appeal! This looks out and it is referred. England are celebrating.
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43.30Tom Prest to Matthew Boast
Flatter one, on middle. Kept out on the off side.
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43.21Tom Prest to Asakhe Tshaka
Another mix-up but the batters survive yet again. Quicker one, on off. Tshaka plays it late towards backward point. His partner wants the single but there's a bit of hesistation. Tshaka puts in the dive and makes it home safely.