Super Six - Match 9, Potchefstroom, February 02, 2024, 01:30 PM
South Africa Under-19
232/8(50.0ov)
Sri Lanka Under-19
113/10(23.2ov)
South Africa Under-19 beat Sri Lanka Under-19 by 119 runs
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Kwena Maphaka is the Player of the Match for his scintillating six-wicket haul.
Earlier in the innings, Lhuan-dre Pretorius put up another impressive performance and scored 71 runs building a strong foundation for his team. The other contributed with some runs but couldn't carry their innings deep. Romashan Pillay looked to be struggling a lot out there as he couldn't get some runs under his belt. Riley Norton, Tristan Luus, and Nqobani Mokoena provided a strong ending pushing South Africa Under-19 to the score of 232 runs. Vishwa Lahiru, Malsha Tharupathi, and Supun Waduge were the pick of the bowlers for their two wickets each while Sineth Jayawardena was the most economical. They managed to put up a decent bowling performance but in the chase, they were dominated by the South Africa Under-19 team.
Another disappointing performance from Sri Lanka Under-19 has led to their loss. It was the batting unit again that put another poor performance. They had a poor start where Pulindu Perera, Sineth Jayawardena, and Supun Waduge couldn't get going and put their team under pressure early on in the innings. Dinura Kalupahana, Hirun Kapurubandara, and Sharujan Shanmuganathan showed some intent but none of them could carry their innings deep. Malsha Tharupathi handled it in the lower stages but it was very late for them by that time. Only four of their batters could cross over to the double-digit scores. For the young Proteas, Kwena Maphaka made the top 5 batters his prey and got a fifer early on in the innings. Riley Norton supported him with his four-wicket haul and it was just a matter of time before the game was sealed. Kwena Maphaka dismissed the last batter and took a six-fer. Kwena Maphaka has now taken the most 5-wicket hauls in YODI's. The Lankans will need to have a tough discussion in the dressing room regarding their performance.
In over# 24
0W
0
Kwena Maphaka 21/6(8.2)
23.2
W
OUT! Caught behind! That has gone straight into the gloves of the keeper.
23.1
.
No run, the batter goes back in his crease to flick but cannot find the gap.
In over# 23
0
0
0W
0
0
0
Riley Norton 28/4(5)
22.6
.
No run, the batter has just watchfully blocked this out.
22.5
.
No run, just a mere push. But no space for a run.
22.4
W
OUT! That is a spectacular diving catch.
22.3
.
No run, a bouncer now, ducked under.
22.2
.
No run, the batter looks to play that but is comprehensively beaten.
22.1
.
No run, the batter ducks under that one.
In over# 22
0
0
0
0
1
0
Kwena Maphaka 21/5(8)
21.6
.
No run, that is defended solidly off the front foot.
21.5
.
No run, that is driven straight back but it is stopped.
21.4
.
No run, that is guided away nicely but cannot get it past the fielder.
21.3
.
No run. Play and a miss! The batter wasn't quite sure how to play that one.