U19 World Cup 2024 (Game 21) – Scotland vs South Africa
A stellar inning from the young Protea Steve Stolk propelled the hosts into the Super Six stage in emphatic fashion. South Africa secured the top spot in the group thanks to Stolk’s magnificent knock of 86, setting the tone right from the start. Stolk’s overshadowed the brilliance of Jamie Dunk and Owen Gould from Scotland Under-19, the Proteas clinching a commanding 7-wicket victory against Scotland with a substantial 23 overs still to be bowled.
Earlier in the day, Scotland Under-19, after being asked to bat first, posted a challenging total of 269 for 9 wickets. Skipper Owen Gould played a pivotal role with a brilliant knock of 97, while Jamie Dunk contributed 91 runs. The duo forged a formidable 115-run partnership for the 3rd wicket in just 125 deliveries. Uzair Ahmad’s crisp cameo of 23 off 8 deliveries added further impetus. South Africa’s bowlers faced some resistance, with Kwena Maphaka and Riley Norton both claiming three wickets each, and Sipho Potsane contributing with one.
In the chase, South Africa Under-19 got off to a scintillating start, with Steve Stolk unleashing a relentless assault on the Scottish bowlers. The first powerplay yielded an impressive 126 runs with just one wicket down. Stolk’s aggressive approach proved too much for Scotland Under-19, as he smashed 86 off just 37 deliveries before his eventual dismissal. Although Lhuan-dre Pretorius and Tristan Luus got starts, it was the 4th-wicket partnership of 122 runs in 82 deliveries that sealed the victory for South Africa Under-19. Dewan Marais played a brilliant inning, scoring 80 off 50 deliveries, and David Teeger contributed with 43 runs, guiding the hosts to the top of the table in their group and straight into the Super Six stage.
Chief Scores:
Scotland U19 – 269 for 9 in 50 overs (Owen Gwyn Thomas Gould 97, Jamie Dunk 90, Uzair Ahmad 23, Riley Norton 3 for 48, Kwena Maphaka 2 for 53, Sipho Potsane 1 for 48)
South Africa U19 – 273 for 3 in 27 overs (Steve Stolk 86, Dewan Marais 80*, David Teeger 43*, Nikhil Koteeswaran 2 for 52, Adi Hedge 1 for 48, Alec Price 0 for 13)
