U19 World Cup 2024 (Game 11) – England vs South Africa
In a dramatic encounter marred by rain, England Under-19 secured a 36-run victory over South Africa Under-19 via the DLS method. The match saw a captivating chase by England’s young guns, overcoming early setbacks to assert control before weather interruptions ended play prematurely.
South Africa’s innings, after being inserted into bat, featured a strong start with Steve Stolk’s aggressive approach and contributions from Lhuan-dre Pretorius. However, a lapse in concentration from Stolk triggered a mini-collapse, and the tail struggled to support skipper Juan James. The team limped to 230, with Tazeem Chaundry Ali, Eddie Jack, and Jaydyn Denly impressively sharing three wickets each for England.
England’s pursuit of 231 began with the early loss of Jaydn Denly, but skipper Ben McKinney and Noah Thain steadied the ship. McKinney’s aggressive boundaries eased pressure, but a miscalculation saw him fall two runs short of his fifty. Thain took charge, finding support from the resilient Hamza Shaikh. The duo’s partnership ensured England maintained control of the chase before rain halted proceedings. Despite the abrupt finish, England emerged victorious in a match that showcased their resilience.
The rain-affected match ultimately favored England, leaving South Africa empty-handed and highlighting the unpredictable nature of the U-19 World Cup.
South Africa U19 – 230 for 10 in 49.2 overs (Steve Stolk 64, Dewan Marais 42, Richard Seletswane 33, Tazeem Chaundry Ali 3 for 26, Eddie Jack 3 for 28, Jaydyn Denly 3 for 37)
England U19 – 137 for 2 in 28.3 overs (Noah Thain 63*, Ben McKinney 48, Hamza Shaikh 9*, Tristan Luus 1 for 19, Romashan Soma Pillay 1 for 19, Kwena Maphaka 0 for 26)
