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ICC Under 19 Cricket World Cup 2020 Super League Play-Off Semi Final 2 Sun 2 February, 10:00 Local ( 11:00 AST ) North West University Oval, Potchefstroom, South Africa
Australia Under 19s win by 4 wickets
Australia Under 19s - 195/6
Afghanistan Under 19s - 191/7
Australia Under 19s win by 4 wickets
Australia Under 19s - 195/6
Afghanistan Under 19s - 191/7
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Sangha the hero for Australia as Zimbabwe run wild
Australia set up an ICC U19 Cricket World Cup 5th Place Play-Off contest against the West Indies in the most dramatic style possible, with a penultimate-ball six against Afghanistan.
Match Referee, Phil Whitticase and Player of the match, Tanveer Sangha of Australia during the ICC U19 Cricket World Cup Super League Play-Off Semi-Final match between Australia and Afghanistan at Absa Puk Oval on February 2, 2020 in Potchefstroom.
Stalling in their response to their opponents target of 191, Tanveer Sangha – who had earlier taken four wickets to limit the Afghanistan innings, smashed six of the best at the perfect moment to see Australia through.
Elsewhere, Zimbabwe ended their competition on a high, putting up a mammoth total of 354 for eight to down Scotland in the 11th Place Play-Off.
Sangha Sends Australia through to fifth-place playoff
Australia beat Afghanistan by four wickets with just two balls remaining to march through to their next 2020 ICC U19 World Cup playoff fixture at the North West University Oval in Potchefstroom.
Hero of the match for the Australians was Tanveer Sangha, who hit the penultimate ball of the match for six in the low-scoring thriller.
He secured his side a fifth-place play-off tie against the West Indies on Friday.
Earlier, Sangha took four for 41 with his off spin, as they restricted the Afghans to 191 for seven off their 50 overs with captain Farhan Zakhil top scoring with a brilliant 91 not out.
In response, the Australians lost early wickets before Sam Fanning and Lachlan Hearne gave the innings the much-needed stability against shrewd Afghan bowling changes and captaincy from Zakhil.
Then the scene was set for Sangha's late cameo, as the Australians battled their way to needing 10 runs off the final over.
He heaved seamer Ibrahim Zadran over the mid-wicket boundary to crown one of his finest performances in his young career so far.
"This was a great match. I can't believe it honestly," said Sangha. "It was amazing to win it. We haven't played our best game in the tournament and hopefully we can also have a perfect game against the Windies and showcase what we can do."
Afghanistan, meanwhile, will take on hosts South Africa in a seventh-place playoff fixture on Wednesday.
Zimbabwe run up the scores to leave Scotland behind
Tadiwanashe Marumani lashed an attacking 90 as Zimbabwe ended their ICC U19 Cricket World Cup with a bang by posting the highest score of the competition with a comprehensive 172-run win over Scotland in their 11th Place Play-Off at the Diamond Oval in Kimberley.
The Africans amassed a mighty 354 for eight to surpass the previous 2020 competition high of 349 for eight recorded by South Africa against Canada earlier in the competition.
That total proved too big for the Scots as they succumbed for 182 in 33.4 overs – Privilege Chesa proving the thorn in their side with an impressive five for 49.
That concluded a thumping victory and one that ensured the Zimbabweans went home on a high.
“We wanted to finish the competition with a bang, and I think we managed to do that,” Zimbabwean captain Dion Myers said. “I was really pleased with the attitude of the boys today and proves how good we are as a team.”
The skipper and his team were dominant from the start of the contest thanks to big runs from their top order.
After the early loss of Wesley Madhevere for 15, Marumani and Milton Shumba (69) put on 138 for the second wicket.
Myers, who earlier won the toss and batted, then clubbed 40 to help continue the momentum, before Emmanuel Bawa (56) and Dane Schadendorf (35) cashed in on some wayward bowling at the death to set a mighty target for victory.
Scores in brief
Australia Under-19 beat Afghanistan Under-19 by four wickets at the North West University Oval, Potchefstroom
Afghanistan 191-7, 50 overs (Farhan Zakhil 91, Abdul Rahman 24; Tanveer Sangha 4-41, Liam Scott 2-26)
Australia 195-6, 49.5 overs (Sam Fanning 62; Abdul Rahman 3-49, Jamshid Mir Alikhil 2-38)
Zimbabwe Under-19s beat Scotland Under 19s by 172 runs, Diamond Oval, Kimberley
Zimbabwe 354-8, 50 overs (Tadiwanashe Marumani 90, Milton Shumba 69; Ben Davidson 2-44)
Scotland 182 all out, 33.4 overs (Daniel Cairns 58, Ben Davidson 25; Privilege Chesa 5-49)
ICC U19 Cricket World Cup 2020 Fixtures
Plate Final: 3 February: Sri Lanka v England, Willowmoore Park, Benoni
Super League Semi Final 1: 4 February: India v Pakistan, JB Marks Oval, Potchefstroom
7th Place Play-Off: 5 February: South Africa v Afghanistan, Willowmoore Park, Benoni
Super League Semi Final 2: 6 February: New Zealand v Bangladesh, JB Marks Oval, Potchefstroom
5th Place Play-Off: 7 February: West Indies v Australia, Willowmoore Park, Benoni
Australia set up an ICC U19 Cricket World Cup 5th Place Play-Off contest against the West Indies in the most dramatic style possible, with a penultimate-ball six against Afghanistan.
Match Referee, Phil Whitticase and Player of the match, Tanveer Sangha of Australia during the ICC U19 Cricket World Cup Super League Play-Off Semi-Final match between Australia and Afghanistan at Absa Puk Oval on February 2, 2020 in Potchefstroom.
Stalling in their response to their opponents target of 191, Tanveer Sangha – who had earlier taken four wickets to limit the Afghanistan innings, smashed six of the best at the perfect moment to see Australia through.
Elsewhere, Zimbabwe ended their competition on a high, putting up a mammoth total of 354 for eight to down Scotland in the 11th Place Play-Off.
Sangha Sends Australia through to fifth-place playoff
Australia beat Afghanistan by four wickets with just two balls remaining to march through to their next 2020 ICC U19 World Cup playoff fixture at the North West University Oval in Potchefstroom.
Hero of the match for the Australians was Tanveer Sangha, who hit the penultimate ball of the match for six in the low-scoring thriller.
He secured his side a fifth-place play-off tie against the West Indies on Friday.
Earlier, Sangha took four for 41 with his off spin, as they restricted the Afghans to 191 for seven off their 50 overs with captain Farhan Zakhil top scoring with a brilliant 91 not out.
In response, the Australians lost early wickets before Sam Fanning and Lachlan Hearne gave the innings the much-needed stability against shrewd Afghan bowling changes and captaincy from Zakhil.
Then the scene was set for Sangha's late cameo, as the Australians battled their way to needing 10 runs off the final over.
He heaved seamer Ibrahim Zadran over the mid-wicket boundary to crown one of his finest performances in his young career so far.
"This was a great match. I can't believe it honestly," said Sangha. "It was amazing to win it. We haven't played our best game in the tournament and hopefully we can also have a perfect game against the Windies and showcase what we can do."
Afghanistan, meanwhile, will take on hosts South Africa in a seventh-place playoff fixture on Wednesday.
Zimbabwe run up the scores to leave Scotland behind
Tadiwanashe Marumani lashed an attacking 90 as Zimbabwe ended their ICC U19 Cricket World Cup with a bang by posting the highest score of the competition with a comprehensive 172-run win over Scotland in their 11th Place Play-Off at the Diamond Oval in Kimberley.
The Africans amassed a mighty 354 for eight to surpass the previous 2020 competition high of 349 for eight recorded by South Africa against Canada earlier in the competition.
That total proved too big for the Scots as they succumbed for 182 in 33.4 overs – Privilege Chesa proving the thorn in their side with an impressive five for 49.
That concluded a thumping victory and one that ensured the Zimbabweans went home on a high.
“We wanted to finish the competition with a bang, and I think we managed to do that,” Zimbabwean captain Dion Myers said. “I was really pleased with the attitude of the boys today and proves how good we are as a team.”
The skipper and his team were dominant from the start of the contest thanks to big runs from their top order.
After the early loss of Wesley Madhevere for 15, Marumani and Milton Shumba (69) put on 138 for the second wicket.
Myers, who earlier won the toss and batted, then clubbed 40 to help continue the momentum, before Emmanuel Bawa (56) and Dane Schadendorf (35) cashed in on some wayward bowling at the death to set a mighty target for victory.
Scores in brief
Australia Under-19 beat Afghanistan Under-19 by four wickets at the North West University Oval, Potchefstroom
Afghanistan 191-7, 50 overs (Farhan Zakhil 91, Abdul Rahman 24; Tanveer Sangha 4-41, Liam Scott 2-26)
Australia 195-6, 49.5 overs (Sam Fanning 62; Abdul Rahman 3-49, Jamshid Mir Alikhil 2-38)
Zimbabwe Under-19s beat Scotland Under 19s by 172 runs, Diamond Oval, Kimberley
Zimbabwe 354-8, 50 overs (Tadiwanashe Marumani 90, Milton Shumba 69; Ben Davidson 2-44)
Scotland 182 all out, 33.4 overs (Daniel Cairns 58, Ben Davidson 25; Privilege Chesa 5-49)
ICC U19 Cricket World Cup 2020 Fixtures
Plate Final: 3 February: Sri Lanka v England, Willowmoore Park, Benoni
Super League Semi Final 1: 4 February: India v Pakistan, JB Marks Oval, Potchefstroom
7th Place Play-Off: 5 February: South Africa v Afghanistan, Willowmoore Park, Benoni
Super League Semi Final 2: 6 February: New Zealand v Bangladesh, JB Marks Oval, Potchefstroom
5th Place Play-Off: 7 February: West Indies v Australia, Willowmoore Park, Benoni
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Sangha guides Australia to Fifth Place Play-Off at U19 World Cup
Australia U19s 6-195 (49.5 overs, Fanning 62, Hearne 48, Sangha 46*) def Afghanistan U19s 7-191 (50 overs, Sangha 4-41, Scott 2-26) at North West University Oval, Potchefstroom.
An all-round performance from Tanveer Sangha has guided Australia into the ICC Under 19 Cricket World Cup Fifth Place Play-Off via a tense four-wicket win over Afghanistan.
Sangha was on song with the ball, taking 4-41 with his leg spin as Afghanistan was restricted to 7-191 batting first at North West University Oval in Potchefstroom. He was ably supported by Liam Scott who claimed 2-26.
In reply, Sam Fanning (62) and Lachlan Hearne (48) stabilised Australia's innings after losing two early wickets. Their departures too came in a middle order collapse of 4-23 which threatened to end Australia's hopes.
But Sangha (46 not out from 40 balls) and Patrick Rowe (22 not out) steadied the ship once more, combining for an unbeaten 72-run, seventh wicket stand to steer Australia home. Sangha finished the match with a six on the penultimate delivery.
Australia will take on West Indies, against whom they suffered a three-wicket defeat in their opening match of the tournament, in the Fifth Place Play-Off at Willowmoore Park, Benoni on Friday, February 7.
2020 ICC Under 19 Cricket World Cup, South Africa
January 17 – February 9, 2020
Australia fixtures:
- v West Indies, January 18, Diamond Oval, Kimberley. West Indies won by three wickets.
- v Nigeria, January 20, Country Club B Field, Kimberley. Australia won by 10 wickets.
- v England, January 23, Diamond Oval, Kimberley. Australia won by two wickets.
- v India, January 28, JB Marks Oval, Potchefstroom. India won by 74 runs.
- v Afghanistan, February 2, North West University Oval, Potchefstroom. Australia won by four wickets.
- v West Indies, Febraury 7, Willowmoore Park, Benoni.
Australia U19s 6-195 (49.5 overs, Fanning 62, Hearne 48, Sangha 46*) def Afghanistan U19s 7-191 (50 overs, Sangha 4-41, Scott 2-26) at North West University Oval, Potchefstroom.
An all-round performance from Tanveer Sangha has guided Australia into the ICC Under 19 Cricket World Cup Fifth Place Play-Off via a tense four-wicket win over Afghanistan.
Sangha was on song with the ball, taking 4-41 with his leg spin as Afghanistan was restricted to 7-191 batting first at North West University Oval in Potchefstroom. He was ably supported by Liam Scott who claimed 2-26.
In reply, Sam Fanning (62) and Lachlan Hearne (48) stabilised Australia's innings after losing two early wickets. Their departures too came in a middle order collapse of 4-23 which threatened to end Australia's hopes.
But Sangha (46 not out from 40 balls) and Patrick Rowe (22 not out) steadied the ship once more, combining for an unbeaten 72-run, seventh wicket stand to steer Australia home. Sangha finished the match with a six on the penultimate delivery.
Australia will take on West Indies, against whom they suffered a three-wicket defeat in their opening match of the tournament, in the Fifth Place Play-Off at Willowmoore Park, Benoni on Friday, February 7.
2020 ICC Under 19 Cricket World Cup, South Africa
January 17 – February 9, 2020
Australia fixtures:
- v West Indies, January 18, Diamond Oval, Kimberley. West Indies won by three wickets.
- v Nigeria, January 20, Country Club B Field, Kimberley. Australia won by 10 wickets.
- v England, January 23, Diamond Oval, Kimberley. Australia won by two wickets.
- v India, January 28, JB Marks Oval, Potchefstroom. India won by 74 runs.
- v Afghanistan, February 2, North West University Oval, Potchefstroom. Australia won by four wickets.
- v West Indies, Febraury 7, Willowmoore Park, Benoni.
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Sri Lanka U19 vs England U19, Plate Final
Feb 03 • 11:00 AM at Willowmoore Park, Benoni
SLU19 28/1 (3.4 Ovs) • ENGU19 279/7 (50.0 Ovs)
Sri Lanka U19 need 252 runs
Feb 03 • 11:00 AM at Willowmoore Park, Benoni
SLU19 28/1 (3.4 Ovs) • ENGU19 279/7 (50.0 Ovs)
Sri Lanka U19 need 252 runs
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Dan Mousley hit his first Youth ODI century as England dominated Sri Lanka to win the Plate Final at the ICC U19 World Cup in South Africa, taking victory by 152 runs.
The Warwickshire batsman opened the innings and brought up his century during a 142-run third-wicket partnership with Jack Haynes and helped England to a formidable 279 for seven.
England lost Sam Young in the first over, with Mousley adding 58 with Jordan Cox before the Kent wicketkeeper was dismissed for 17.
Mousley and Haynes ticked along at five-an-over to take the score past 200 before Haynes was caught at mid-off for 68 trying to up the pace in the final 15 overs.
With George Hill falling for a duck, Joey Evison joined Mousley at the crease with 12 overs remaining. Mousley couldn’t carry his bat, however, falling in the 44th over, stumped off the bowling of Kavindu Nadeeshan.
Evison’s power hitting alongside captain George Balderson propelled England up to 279, with Nottinghamshire’s Evison bringing up his 50 off 38 balls before being bowled by the final ball of the innings for 59.
With the ball, Balderson dismissed the dangerous Navod Paranavithana for a duck with the third ball of the innings before Kamil Mishara and Ravindu Rasantha added a quick 46 for the second wicket.
Left-arm spinner Lewis Goldsworthy made the breakthrough to bowl Mishara and pick up the first of his five wickets in the innings. The wicket prompted a regular flow of dismissals, with the final nine wickets falling for 81 runs.
Rasantha was the lone bright spot in the Sri Lankan innings, with his 66 from 81 balls seeing him move to the top of the World Cup run-scoring charts. Goldsworthy trapped the right-hander LBW and then quickly snapped up the final two wickets to cap his excellent tournament with the ball.
The Somerset all-rounder finishes the tournament with 12 wickets at an average of 9.58, with his economy rate of 2.34 by far the best in the competition. His five-wicket haul was England’s first at the U19 World Cup since Paul McMahon’s five for 25 against Nepal in 2002.
Fellow spinner Hamidullah Qadri also finished with 12 wickets and Mousley led the team with 241 runs at an average of 80 thanks to his century and two 50s.
QUOTES
George Balderson: “I’m very proud of the boys today – this is as well as we could have done in this tournament after losing the first two games, so I’m really happy with the performance.
“We didn’t really turn up in those first two games, but since then we’ve bounced back well as a group, trained hard and come back stronger.
“We wanted to take pace off the ball as much as possible in our bowling today. We knew our two spinners would be hard to get away because they’ve bowled amazingly well throughout the tournament. And with our controlling pace bowlers we knew it would be a tough chase for Sri Lanka.”
Dan Mousley: “I’ve really enjoyed opening the innings – I’ve been up and down the order recently, but opening is one of my favourite positions.
“We spoke a lot after the Zimbabwe game where I went quite hard and gave away my wicket, so we talked about giving myself 30 balls and then being able to catch up.
“Jack and I have played together since we were 13 or 14 years old, so we know our games really well. The way that Joey came in at the end and struck the ball cleanly moved us to a really competitive score.”
The Warwickshire batsman opened the innings and brought up his century during a 142-run third-wicket partnership with Jack Haynes and helped England to a formidable 279 for seven.
England lost Sam Young in the first over, with Mousley adding 58 with Jordan Cox before the Kent wicketkeeper was dismissed for 17.
Mousley and Haynes ticked along at five-an-over to take the score past 200 before Haynes was caught at mid-off for 68 trying to up the pace in the final 15 overs.
With George Hill falling for a duck, Joey Evison joined Mousley at the crease with 12 overs remaining. Mousley couldn’t carry his bat, however, falling in the 44th over, stumped off the bowling of Kavindu Nadeeshan.
Evison’s power hitting alongside captain George Balderson propelled England up to 279, with Nottinghamshire’s Evison bringing up his 50 off 38 balls before being bowled by the final ball of the innings for 59.
With the ball, Balderson dismissed the dangerous Navod Paranavithana for a duck with the third ball of the innings before Kamil Mishara and Ravindu Rasantha added a quick 46 for the second wicket.
Left-arm spinner Lewis Goldsworthy made the breakthrough to bowl Mishara and pick up the first of his five wickets in the innings. The wicket prompted a regular flow of dismissals, with the final nine wickets falling for 81 runs.
Rasantha was the lone bright spot in the Sri Lankan innings, with his 66 from 81 balls seeing him move to the top of the World Cup run-scoring charts. Goldsworthy trapped the right-hander LBW and then quickly snapped up the final two wickets to cap his excellent tournament with the ball.
The Somerset all-rounder finishes the tournament with 12 wickets at an average of 9.58, with his economy rate of 2.34 by far the best in the competition. His five-wicket haul was England’s first at the U19 World Cup since Paul McMahon’s five for 25 against Nepal in 2002.
Fellow spinner Hamidullah Qadri also finished with 12 wickets and Mousley led the team with 241 runs at an average of 80 thanks to his century and two 50s.
QUOTES
George Balderson: “I’m very proud of the boys today – this is as well as we could have done in this tournament after losing the first two games, so I’m really happy with the performance.
“We didn’t really turn up in those first two games, but since then we’ve bounced back well as a group, trained hard and come back stronger.
“We wanted to take pace off the ball as much as possible in our bowling today. We knew our two spinners would be hard to get away because they’ve bowled amazingly well throughout the tournament. And with our controlling pace bowlers we knew it would be a tough chase for Sri Lanka.”
Dan Mousley: “I’ve really enjoyed opening the innings – I’ve been up and down the order recently, but opening is one of my favourite positions.
“We spoke a lot after the Zimbabwe game where I went quite hard and gave away my wicket, so we talked about giving myself 30 balls and then being able to catch up.
“Jack and I have played together since we were 13 or 14 years old, so we know our games really well. The way that Joey came in at the end and struck the ball cleanly moved us to a really competitive score.”
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Mousley century and Goldsworthy five helps England to Plate glory
England were crowned ICC U19 Cricket World Cup Plate Trophy winners after beating Sri Lanka by 152 runs at Willowmore Park, Benoni.
England U19 Plate Champions
Player of the Match Dan Mousley scored a century as England posted a competitive 279 for seven from their 50 overs before Lewis Goldsworthy picked up a five-wicket haul to help bowl Sri Lanka out for 127.
England dominated from the outset with the perfectly-paced ton from Mousley that was aided by sparkling half-centuries from Jack Haynes (68) and Joey Evison (59).
Evison's 45-ball knock contained four boundaries and three maximum blows for six.
Seamers Dilum Thilakarathna (two for 39) and Dilshan Madushanka (two for 41) were the pick of the Sri Lankan bowling.
In chasing the target, the Asian nation scored quickly but lost wickets at regular interval with most of the top order back in the hut by the 14th over and the score 79 for five.
Other than 66 from Ravindu Rashantha – now the tournament’s leading run scorer with 286 – the next best score came from Kamil Mishara with 15.
Goldsworthy, the off-spinner, was chief destroyer with five for 21 as England finished with a flourish to win the Plate and end the competition in ninth overall.
"It was my first international century for England, so I'm excited with that. I've had starts previously but never kicked on,” said Mousley.
"It was disappointing not qualifying to the Super League stages, everyone was down after defeat to Australia but we feel pleased with winning some silverware."
Super League Semi Finals take centre stage
Tuesday will see the first of the Super League Semi Finals take place with an eagerly-anticipated clash between India and Pakistan at the JB Marks Oval.
The two countries are no strangers to each other at all levels of cricket, previously meeting in the ICC U19 Cricket World Cup Final 14 years ago, when Pakistan prevailed by 38 runs in Colombo.
That saw them become the first back-to-back winners of the competition but India have been the dominant side since, with no country bettering the four titles they have won to date.
Both teams are yet to lose in the competition with India winning three from three in Group A while Pakistan had to settle for second place in Group C following a washout with Bangladesh.
That gave Rohail Nazir’s side a tough task against Afghanistan in the Quarter Final but they delivered with aplomb to reach the next stage.
India, meanwhile, had to overcome Australia to keep their title defence alive, prevailing by 74 runs to set up the JB Marks Oval clash.
Super League Semi Final 2 will also be a match-up between sides progressing from Groups A and C.
New Zealand lost out to India in the first stage but still did enough to progress as the second-best team, before producing yet another superb comeback to beat West Indies in a last-over thriller.
Bangladesh have yet to lose a match at South Africa 2020 with their latest success seeing them overcome the hosts by 104 runs, and are now set to face the Junior Black Caps on February 6.
Scores in brief
England Under 19s beat Sri Lanka Under 19s by 152 runs, Willowmoore Park, Benoni
England 279-7, 50 overs (Dan Mousley 111, Jack Haynes 68; Dilum Thilakarathna 2-39)
Sri Lanka 127 all out, 31 overs (Ravindu Rashantha 66; Lewis Goldsworthy 5-21)
Scorecard
ICC U19 Cricket World Cup 2020 Fixtures
Super League Semi Final 1: 4 February: India v Pakistan, JB Marks Oval, Potchefstroom
7th Place Play-Off: 5 February: South Africa v Afghanistan, Willowmoore Park, Benoni
Super League Semi Final 2: 6 February: New Zealand v Bangladesh, JB Marks Oval, Potchefstroom
5th Place Play-Off: 7 February: West Indies v Australia, Willowmoore Park, Benoni
3rd Place Play-Off: 8 February: Loser of Super League Semi Final 1 v Loser of Super League Semi Final 2, Willowmoore Park, Benoni
Super League Final: 9 February: Winner of Super League Semi Final 1 v Winner of Super League Semi Final 2, JB Marks Oval, Potchefstroom
England were crowned ICC U19 Cricket World Cup Plate Trophy winners after beating Sri Lanka by 152 runs at Willowmore Park, Benoni.
England U19 Plate Champions
Player of the Match Dan Mousley scored a century as England posted a competitive 279 for seven from their 50 overs before Lewis Goldsworthy picked up a five-wicket haul to help bowl Sri Lanka out for 127.
England dominated from the outset with the perfectly-paced ton from Mousley that was aided by sparkling half-centuries from Jack Haynes (68) and Joey Evison (59).
Evison's 45-ball knock contained four boundaries and three maximum blows for six.
Seamers Dilum Thilakarathna (two for 39) and Dilshan Madushanka (two for 41) were the pick of the Sri Lankan bowling.
In chasing the target, the Asian nation scored quickly but lost wickets at regular interval with most of the top order back in the hut by the 14th over and the score 79 for five.
Other than 66 from Ravindu Rashantha – now the tournament’s leading run scorer with 286 – the next best score came from Kamil Mishara with 15.
Goldsworthy, the off-spinner, was chief destroyer with five for 21 as England finished with a flourish to win the Plate and end the competition in ninth overall.
"It was my first international century for England, so I'm excited with that. I've had starts previously but never kicked on,” said Mousley.
"It was disappointing not qualifying to the Super League stages, everyone was down after defeat to Australia but we feel pleased with winning some silverware."
Super League Semi Finals take centre stage
Tuesday will see the first of the Super League Semi Finals take place with an eagerly-anticipated clash between India and Pakistan at the JB Marks Oval.
The two countries are no strangers to each other at all levels of cricket, previously meeting in the ICC U19 Cricket World Cup Final 14 years ago, when Pakistan prevailed by 38 runs in Colombo.
That saw them become the first back-to-back winners of the competition but India have been the dominant side since, with no country bettering the four titles they have won to date.
Both teams are yet to lose in the competition with India winning three from three in Group A while Pakistan had to settle for second place in Group C following a washout with Bangladesh.
That gave Rohail Nazir’s side a tough task against Afghanistan in the Quarter Final but they delivered with aplomb to reach the next stage.
India, meanwhile, had to overcome Australia to keep their title defence alive, prevailing by 74 runs to set up the JB Marks Oval clash.
Super League Semi Final 2 will also be a match-up between sides progressing from Groups A and C.
New Zealand lost out to India in the first stage but still did enough to progress as the second-best team, before producing yet another superb comeback to beat West Indies in a last-over thriller.
Bangladesh have yet to lose a match at South Africa 2020 with their latest success seeing them overcome the hosts by 104 runs, and are now set to face the Junior Black Caps on February 6.
Scores in brief
England Under 19s beat Sri Lanka Under 19s by 152 runs, Willowmoore Park, Benoni
England 279-7, 50 overs (Dan Mousley 111, Jack Haynes 68; Dilum Thilakarathna 2-39)
Sri Lanka 127 all out, 31 overs (Ravindu Rashantha 66; Lewis Goldsworthy 5-21)
Scorecard
ICC U19 Cricket World Cup 2020 Fixtures
Super League Semi Final 1: 4 February: India v Pakistan, JB Marks Oval, Potchefstroom
7th Place Play-Off: 5 February: South Africa v Afghanistan, Willowmoore Park, Benoni
Super League Semi Final 2: 6 February: New Zealand v Bangladesh, JB Marks Oval, Potchefstroom
5th Place Play-Off: 7 February: West Indies v Australia, Willowmoore Park, Benoni
3rd Place Play-Off: 8 February: Loser of Super League Semi Final 1 v Loser of Super League Semi Final 2, Willowmoore Park, Benoni
Super League Final: 9 February: Winner of Super League Semi Final 1 v Winner of Super League Semi Final 2, JB Marks Oval, Potchefstroom
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I have seen Pakistan opener Haider Ali batting.
very good player, cover drives are similar to Babar.
I am sure he will select for national team.
very good player, cover drives are similar to Babar.
I am sure he will select for national team.
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South Africa U19 vs Afghanistan U19, 7th Place Playoff
Feb 05 • 11:00 AM at Willowmoore Park, Benoni
RSAU19 3/0 (1.3 Ovs) • AFGU19
South Africa U19 opt to bat
Feb 05 • 11:00 AM at Willowmoore Park, Benoni
RSAU19 3/0 (1.3 Ovs) • AFGU19
South Africa U19 opt to bat
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South Africa U19 vs Afghanistan U19, 7th Place Playoff
Feb 05 • 11:00 AM at Willowmoore Park, Benoni
AFGU19 158/5 (40.2 Ovs) • RSAU19 154 (39.3 Ovs)
Afghanistan U19 won by 5 wkts
Feb 05 • 11:00 AM at Willowmoore Park, Benoni
AFGU19 158/5 (40.2 Ovs) • RSAU19 154 (39.3 Ovs)
Afghanistan U19 won by 5 wkts
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Ghafari, Zadran shine as Afghanistan seal seventh in South Africa
Afghanistan ended their ICC U19 Cricket World Cup campaign on a high as victory over the hosts saw them finish seventh in South Africa.
Shafiqullah Ghafari of Afghanistan is congratulated on bowling Luke Beaufort of South Africa during the ICC U19 Cricket World Cup 7th Place Play-Off match between South Africa and Afghanistan at Willowmoore Park on February 05, 2020 in Benoni.
An unbeaten half-century from Ibrahim Zadran featured in the successful run chase after they bowled the Junior Proteas out for 154 thanks to Shafiqullah Ghafari’s four-wicket haul.
Having won the toss and elected to bat in the 7th Place Play-Off, South Africa suffered a stuttering start and lost three early wickets, including captain Bryce Parsons (6), who ends the tournament with 265 runs in six matches.
The hosts soon experienced another setback when Jonathan Bird was struck by a fierce delivery on the elbow from Abdul Rahman (two for 47), forcing the left-hander to retire hurt on 17.
Reeling on 44 for three after the opening ten overs, Luke Beaufort (19) and Tyrese Karelse (10) steadied the ship with a promising stand before Ghafari wreaked havoc in the middle order.
The spinner, who took figures of six for 15 in the opening game against the same opponents, claimed three wickets in succession to dismiss Karelse, Beaufort and Khanya Cotani (3).
An important 51-run, eighth-wicket stand between Merrick Brett (28) and Mondli Khumalo (26) helped the home side into triple figures before a late cameo from the returning Bird (34) carried South Africa to a competitive total.
Ghafari finished with leading figures of four for 15 as he ended the tournament with 16 wickets, while Fazal Farooqi contributed with three for 33.
In their response, Afghanistan made light work of their pursuit of the target, with Sediq Atal (40) the aggressor in his opening partnership with Zadran, dispatching four fours and three sixes to help his team take control of the proceedings.
Despite the latter falling to Parsons (one for 26) and with fellow spinner, Odirile Modimokoane (two for 37) picking up two more scalps, Zadran and Abdul Rahman (27) put on a partnership worth 86 runs to edge their side towards the winning late
Zadran recorded a patient 73 off 113 deliveries, with seven fours, to anchor his team as they strolled to victory with almost ten overs to go.
“The way I get wickets, especially against South Africa, is to keep it very simple and to not overthink things. I focused on my line and length, and the basics worked well for me,” commented the Man of the Match, Ghafari.
Super League Final on the line for Bangladesh and New Zealand
Neither Bangladesh nor New Zealand have won the ICC U19 Cricket World Cup but both countries are just two games away from making history in South Africa.
India have already secured their place in the Super League Final with their opponents set to be decided in Super League Semi Final 2 at the JB Marks Oval.
New Zealand have already faced off with India in the pool stages, coming off second best on that occasion but growing in both confidence and performance through their subsequent games.
Having qualified second in Group A, Jesse Tashkoff’s side produced yet another superb late showing to beat West Indies in the Super League Quarter Final.
Bangladesh, meanwhile, have yet to lose a game in South Africa after their last group-stage match with Pakistan was abandoned without a ball bowled.
They then went on to overcome the hosts to reach the last four, putting themselves within one victory of their best performance in the ICC U19 Cricket World Cup having finished third in 2016.
The victor of this match will return to Potchefstroom on 9 February to face India in the Super League Final, pitting the tournament’s most successful side in history against a team bidding to become first-time winners.
The country that misses out will face head to Willowmoore Park, Benoni, to face Pakistan in the 3rd Place Play-Off on 8 February.
Scores in brief
Afghanistan Under 19s beat South Africa Under 19s by five wickets, Willowmoore Park, Benoni
South Africa 154 all out, 39.3 overs (Jonathan Bird 34; Shafiqullah Ghafari 4-15, Fazal Haq 3-33)
Afghanistan 158-5, 40.2 overs (Ibrahim Zadran 73 not out, Sediq Atal 40; Odirile Modimokoane 2-37)
ICC U19 Cricket World Cup 2020 Fixtures
Super League Semi Final 2: 6 February: New Zealand v Bangladesh, JB Marks Oval, Potchefstroom
5th Place Play-Off: 7 February: West Indies v Australia, Willowmoore Park, Benoni
3rd Place Play-Off: 8 February: Pakistan v Loser of Super League Semi Final 2, Willowmoore Park, Benoni
Super League Final: 9 February: India v Winner of Super League Semi Final 2, JB Marks Oval, Potchefstroom
Afghanistan ended their ICC U19 Cricket World Cup campaign on a high as victory over the hosts saw them finish seventh in South Africa.
Shafiqullah Ghafari of Afghanistan is congratulated on bowling Luke Beaufort of South Africa during the ICC U19 Cricket World Cup 7th Place Play-Off match between South Africa and Afghanistan at Willowmoore Park on February 05, 2020 in Benoni.
An unbeaten half-century from Ibrahim Zadran featured in the successful run chase after they bowled the Junior Proteas out for 154 thanks to Shafiqullah Ghafari’s four-wicket haul.
Having won the toss and elected to bat in the 7th Place Play-Off, South Africa suffered a stuttering start and lost three early wickets, including captain Bryce Parsons (6), who ends the tournament with 265 runs in six matches.
The hosts soon experienced another setback when Jonathan Bird was struck by a fierce delivery on the elbow from Abdul Rahman (two for 47), forcing the left-hander to retire hurt on 17.
Reeling on 44 for three after the opening ten overs, Luke Beaufort (19) and Tyrese Karelse (10) steadied the ship with a promising stand before Ghafari wreaked havoc in the middle order.
The spinner, who took figures of six for 15 in the opening game against the same opponents, claimed three wickets in succession to dismiss Karelse, Beaufort and Khanya Cotani (3).
An important 51-run, eighth-wicket stand between Merrick Brett (28) and Mondli Khumalo (26) helped the home side into triple figures before a late cameo from the returning Bird (34) carried South Africa to a competitive total.
Ghafari finished with leading figures of four for 15 as he ended the tournament with 16 wickets, while Fazal Farooqi contributed with three for 33.
In their response, Afghanistan made light work of their pursuit of the target, with Sediq Atal (40) the aggressor in his opening partnership with Zadran, dispatching four fours and three sixes to help his team take control of the proceedings.
Despite the latter falling to Parsons (one for 26) and with fellow spinner, Odirile Modimokoane (two for 37) picking up two more scalps, Zadran and Abdul Rahman (27) put on a partnership worth 86 runs to edge their side towards the winning late
Zadran recorded a patient 73 off 113 deliveries, with seven fours, to anchor his team as they strolled to victory with almost ten overs to go.
“The way I get wickets, especially against South Africa, is to keep it very simple and to not overthink things. I focused on my line and length, and the basics worked well for me,” commented the Man of the Match, Ghafari.
Super League Final on the line for Bangladesh and New Zealand
Neither Bangladesh nor New Zealand have won the ICC U19 Cricket World Cup but both countries are just two games away from making history in South Africa.
India have already secured their place in the Super League Final with their opponents set to be decided in Super League Semi Final 2 at the JB Marks Oval.
New Zealand have already faced off with India in the pool stages, coming off second best on that occasion but growing in both confidence and performance through their subsequent games.
Having qualified second in Group A, Jesse Tashkoff’s side produced yet another superb late showing to beat West Indies in the Super League Quarter Final.
Bangladesh, meanwhile, have yet to lose a game in South Africa after their last group-stage match with Pakistan was abandoned without a ball bowled.
They then went on to overcome the hosts to reach the last four, putting themselves within one victory of their best performance in the ICC U19 Cricket World Cup having finished third in 2016.
The victor of this match will return to Potchefstroom on 9 February to face India in the Super League Final, pitting the tournament’s most successful side in history against a team bidding to become first-time winners.
The country that misses out will face head to Willowmoore Park, Benoni, to face Pakistan in the 3rd Place Play-Off on 8 February.
Scores in brief
Afghanistan Under 19s beat South Africa Under 19s by five wickets, Willowmoore Park, Benoni
South Africa 154 all out, 39.3 overs (Jonathan Bird 34; Shafiqullah Ghafari 4-15, Fazal Haq 3-33)
Afghanistan 158-5, 40.2 overs (Ibrahim Zadran 73 not out, Sediq Atal 40; Odirile Modimokoane 2-37)
ICC U19 Cricket World Cup 2020 Fixtures
Super League Semi Final 2: 6 February: New Zealand v Bangladesh, JB Marks Oval, Potchefstroom
5th Place Play-Off: 7 February: West Indies v Australia, Willowmoore Park, Benoni
3rd Place Play-Off: 8 February: Pakistan v Loser of Super League Semi Final 2, Willowmoore Park, Benoni
Super League Final: 9 February: India v Winner of Super League Semi Final 2, JB Marks Oval, Potchefstroom
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Junior Proteas downed in seventh place play-off against Afghanistan
Wednesday, 05 February 2020
The South Africa under-19s concluded their ICC under-19 Cricket World Cup 2020 with a five-wicket defeat against Afghanistan in the seventh place Play-off encounter in Benoni on Wednesday.
An unbeaten half-century from Ibrahim Zadran featured in the sub-continent side’s successful run chase after they bowled the Junior Proteas out for 154 thanks to Shafiqullah Ghafari’s four-wicket haul.
Having won the toss and elected to set a score, the SA U19s suffered a stuttering start and lost three early wickets, including the captain, Bryce Parsons (6), who ends the tournament with 265 runs in six matches.
The hosts soon experienced another setback, with the opener, Jonathan Bird was struck by a fierce delivery on the elbow from Abdul Rahman (two for 47), forcing the left-hander to retire hurt on 17.
Reeling on 44 for three after the opening 10 overs, Luke Beaufort (19) and Tyrese Karelse (10) steadied the ship with a promising 39-run stand before Shafiqullah Ghafari wreaked havoc in the middle order.
The spinner, who took figures of six for 15 in the opening game against the same opponents, claimed three wickets in succession to dismiss Karelse, Beaufort and Khanya Cotani (3).
An important 51-run, eighth-wicket stand between Merrick Brett (28) and Mondli Khumalo (26) helped the home side into triple figures before a late cameo from the returning Bird (34) carried the SA U19s to a competitive total.
Ghafari finished with leading figures of four for 15 as he ended the tournament with 16 wickets, while Fazal Farooqi contributed with three for 33.
In their response, the Afghanistan outfit made light work of their pursuit of the target, with Sediqullah Atal (40) the aggressor in his opening partnership with Zadran, dispatching four fours and three sixes to help his team take control of the proceedings.
Despite the latter falling to Parsons (one for 26) and with fellow spinner, Odirile Modimokoane (two for 37) picking up two more scalps, Zadran and Abdul Rahman (27) put on a partnership worth 86 runs to edge the Afghan side to the verge of victory.
Zadran recorded a patient 73 off 113 deliveries (seven fours) to anchor his team as they strolled home to victory with 9.3 overs to spare.
Afghanistan U19s beat South Africa U19s by five wickets in 7th place Play-off at Willowmoore Park, Benoni
South Africa U19s – 154 all out after 39.3 overs
Jonathan Bird 34 (37), Merrick Brett 28 (30); Shafiqullah Ghafari 4/15
Afghanistan U19s – 158/5 after 40.2 overs
Ibrahim Zadran 73; Sediqullah Atal 40 (38); Odirile Modimokoane 2/37
SA under-19s ICC U19 Cricket World Cup 2020 Squad:
Bryce Parsons (Central Gauteng, capt), Khanya Cotani (North West, vice-capt), Luke Beaufort (Eastern Province), Jonathan Bird (Western Province), Merrick Brett (Northerns), Achille Cloete (Boland), Gerald Coetzee (Free State), Tyrese Karelse (South Western Districts), Mondli Khumalo (KwaZulu-Natal), Jack Lees (Central Gauteng), Andrew Louw (Northern Cape), Levert Manje (Central Gauteng), Odirile Modimokoane (North West), Pheko Moletsane (Free State), Tiaan van Vuuren (Eastern Province).
Wednesday, 05 February 2020
The South Africa under-19s concluded their ICC under-19 Cricket World Cup 2020 with a five-wicket defeat against Afghanistan in the seventh place Play-off encounter in Benoni on Wednesday.
An unbeaten half-century from Ibrahim Zadran featured in the sub-continent side’s successful run chase after they bowled the Junior Proteas out for 154 thanks to Shafiqullah Ghafari’s four-wicket haul.
Having won the toss and elected to set a score, the SA U19s suffered a stuttering start and lost three early wickets, including the captain, Bryce Parsons (6), who ends the tournament with 265 runs in six matches.
The hosts soon experienced another setback, with the opener, Jonathan Bird was struck by a fierce delivery on the elbow from Abdul Rahman (two for 47), forcing the left-hander to retire hurt on 17.
Reeling on 44 for three after the opening 10 overs, Luke Beaufort (19) and Tyrese Karelse (10) steadied the ship with a promising 39-run stand before Shafiqullah Ghafari wreaked havoc in the middle order.
The spinner, who took figures of six for 15 in the opening game against the same opponents, claimed three wickets in succession to dismiss Karelse, Beaufort and Khanya Cotani (3).
An important 51-run, eighth-wicket stand between Merrick Brett (28) and Mondli Khumalo (26) helped the home side into triple figures before a late cameo from the returning Bird (34) carried the SA U19s to a competitive total.
Ghafari finished with leading figures of four for 15 as he ended the tournament with 16 wickets, while Fazal Farooqi contributed with three for 33.
In their response, the Afghanistan outfit made light work of their pursuit of the target, with Sediqullah Atal (40) the aggressor in his opening partnership with Zadran, dispatching four fours and three sixes to help his team take control of the proceedings.
Despite the latter falling to Parsons (one for 26) and with fellow spinner, Odirile Modimokoane (two for 37) picking up two more scalps, Zadran and Abdul Rahman (27) put on a partnership worth 86 runs to edge the Afghan side to the verge of victory.
Zadran recorded a patient 73 off 113 deliveries (seven fours) to anchor his team as they strolled home to victory with 9.3 overs to spare.
Afghanistan U19s beat South Africa U19s by five wickets in 7th place Play-off at Willowmoore Park, Benoni
South Africa U19s – 154 all out after 39.3 overs
Jonathan Bird 34 (37), Merrick Brett 28 (30); Shafiqullah Ghafari 4/15
Afghanistan U19s – 158/5 after 40.2 overs
Ibrahim Zadran 73; Sediqullah Atal 40 (38); Odirile Modimokoane 2/37
SA under-19s ICC U19 Cricket World Cup 2020 Squad:
Bryce Parsons (Central Gauteng, capt), Khanya Cotani (North West, vice-capt), Luke Beaufort (Eastern Province), Jonathan Bird (Western Province), Merrick Brett (Northerns), Achille Cloete (Boland), Gerald Coetzee (Free State), Tyrese Karelse (South Western Districts), Mondli Khumalo (KwaZulu-Natal), Jack Lees (Central Gauteng), Andrew Louw (Northern Cape), Levert Manje (Central Gauteng), Odirile Modimokoane (North West), Pheko Moletsane (Free State), Tiaan van Vuuren (Eastern Province).
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Which team will be easier match up for India? NZ or BD?
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Bangladesh for sure
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Bangladesh have played 30+ U19 matches and beat us 4-1 when they toured NZ.
Definitely will be us.
Either way, India have the tournament won.
Why India has never hosted U-19 World Cup
CHENNAI: The U-19 World Cup has been a happy hunting ground for India. Not only has the country won it a record four times, it found future stars in this competition. Yuvraj Singh, Virat Kohli — to name a few. In the ongoing edition in South Africa, the Indian team has reached the final, where they will play the winners of New Zealand and Bangladesh on Sunday.
Even as the love story between India and the U-19 World Cup continues, it stands out as odd that the country has never hosted the competition. Starting from 1988, the ICC has organised the biennial event 13 times including the current one. Even though it has travelled to non-regular destinations like Malaysia and UAE, it has never come to Indian shores.
New Zealand has staged the U-19 World Cup thrice. Australia, Sri Lanka, Bangladesh and South Africa have been the hosts twice each. It was played once each in Malaysia and UAE. With the West Indies scheduled to host the 2022 edition, India and England remain the prominent nations to have never staged it. Pakistan can be left out of the list under the existing circumstances.
For a country that promotes cricket like nobody else, this is an odd miss. The 50-over World Cup is going to be in India for the fourth time in 2023. The T20 World Cup will make a second appearance in India in 2021. The women’s World Cup has also been held thrice in India. The BCCI puts a lot of emphasis on development at the junior levels. So what prevents the board from staging U-19 World Cup in a place
unrivalled in terms of infrastructure and following?
Without saying that this is the reason BCCI doesn’t want it, it is evident that hosting the U-19 World Cup is not a profitable proposition. The ICC reserves TV rights for the tournaments it conducts. There is hardly any gate money or in-stadia advertising for U-19 matches. Countries hosting the senior World Cup can make money from the last two channels. For the U-19 World Cup, the ICC bears the operational costs, which makes sure that the host nation doesn’t incur losses. But there isn’t much for the host to look
forward to in terms of earning.
“This question should be directed to the ICC. It depends on them how they wish to host and promote the U-19 World Cup,” said former BCCI treasurer Anirudh Chaudhry. “I don’t think lack of profitability is a reason behind India not hosting it. The BCCI has been spending crores on domestic cricket, which is a non-profitable venture. The U-19 World Cup not being held in India is more of an ICC matter than the
BCCI being reluctant.”The ICC’s Executive Board takes the call on allocation of World Cups. The last time this was done was in 2014, when the cycle for 2015-2023 was announced. It appears that the BCCI never expressed willingness to host the junior event.
“I don’t think we have anything against the U-19 World Cup. Lack of revenue is not the reason. It’s just that it is still to come to India,” said former BCCI secretary Niranjan Shah. “On the other hand, it has been good for our boys that they have won it in conditions they don’t encounter at home. It helps in their development. And taking it to places like Malaysia and UAE helps the promotion of the game.”
https://www.newindianexpress.com/sp...-has-never-hosted-u-19-world-cup-2099711.html
CHENNAI: The U-19 World Cup has been a happy hunting ground for India. Not only has the country won it a record four times, it found future stars in this competition. Yuvraj Singh, Virat Kohli — to name a few. In the ongoing edition in South Africa, the Indian team has reached the final, where they will play the winners of New Zealand and Bangladesh on Sunday.
Even as the love story between India and the U-19 World Cup continues, it stands out as odd that the country has never hosted the competition. Starting from 1988, the ICC has organised the biennial event 13 times including the current one. Even though it has travelled to non-regular destinations like Malaysia and UAE, it has never come to Indian shores.
New Zealand has staged the U-19 World Cup thrice. Australia, Sri Lanka, Bangladesh and South Africa have been the hosts twice each. It was played once each in Malaysia and UAE. With the West Indies scheduled to host the 2022 edition, India and England remain the prominent nations to have never staged it. Pakistan can be left out of the list under the existing circumstances.
For a country that promotes cricket like nobody else, this is an odd miss. The 50-over World Cup is going to be in India for the fourth time in 2023. The T20 World Cup will make a second appearance in India in 2021. The women’s World Cup has also been held thrice in India. The BCCI puts a lot of emphasis on development at the junior levels. So what prevents the board from staging U-19 World Cup in a place
unrivalled in terms of infrastructure and following?
Without saying that this is the reason BCCI doesn’t want it, it is evident that hosting the U-19 World Cup is not a profitable proposition. The ICC reserves TV rights for the tournaments it conducts. There is hardly any gate money or in-stadia advertising for U-19 matches. Countries hosting the senior World Cup can make money from the last two channels. For the U-19 World Cup, the ICC bears the operational costs, which makes sure that the host nation doesn’t incur losses. But there isn’t much for the host to look
forward to in terms of earning.
“This question should be directed to the ICC. It depends on them how they wish to host and promote the U-19 World Cup,” said former BCCI treasurer Anirudh Chaudhry. “I don’t think lack of profitability is a reason behind India not hosting it. The BCCI has been spending crores on domestic cricket, which is a non-profitable venture. The U-19 World Cup not being held in India is more of an ICC matter than the
BCCI being reluctant.”The ICC’s Executive Board takes the call on allocation of World Cups. The last time this was done was in 2014, when the cycle for 2015-2023 was announced. It appears that the BCCI never expressed willingness to host the junior event.
“I don’t think we have anything against the U-19 World Cup. Lack of revenue is not the reason. It’s just that it is still to come to India,” said former BCCI secretary Niranjan Shah. “On the other hand, it has been good for our boys that they have won it in conditions they don’t encounter at home. It helps in their development. And taking it to places like Malaysia and UAE helps the promotion of the game.”
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Bangladesh got 1 wicket down of NZ very early. Cheers
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NZU19 6/1 (3.0) CRR: 2
Bangladesh U19 opt to bowl
Bangladesh U19 opt to bowl
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It's time to move on from Mash,Fizz and to invest on bowler like shariful, shahidul, Shakib
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NZ is very much cautious. 8/1 after 5.
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This Bangladeshi spinner looks mediocre, surprised we aren't smashing him.
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Nvm, last two deliveries hit for 4 lol.
Lucky the first two balls didn't end up in the stands either, short filth.
Lucky the first two balls didn't end up in the stands either, short filth.
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Ball is swinging. Why u r still gambling with an offie?
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Instead, gave him a wicket,LOL
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Ollie White hasn't had a great tournament.
Had some hype behind him and is the NZC CEOs son.
Had some hype behind him and is the NZC CEOs son.
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These kids are still inexperienced, but they should be moving around in the crease and creating space to hit the Shoriful.
Playing like this is leading nowhere and is giving Bangladesh the early ascendancy.
Playing like this is leading nowhere and is giving Bangladesh the early ascendancy.
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Outfield is faaast
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lmao why on earth did they appeal for that.
A complete waste of time.
A complete waste of time.
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Shirful Islam seems to be a very good bowler with good height
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Seems to be. Can he bring the ball in to right handers ,that's the question for me.
If BCCI hosts junior world cup, it will find a way to make money out of it.
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Yahooo...another...
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All Bangladesh bowlers are good.
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If our boys don't get complacent we should be wining it comfortably be it BD or NZ. But BD is a stronger opponent of the two. Definitely one of the top 4 teams at this level.
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I have a feeling that BD will find a way to choke. I hope that won't be the case as Ind v BD will be a much better contest than Ind v NZ.
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lol no surprise Bangladesh appealed for that.
Pathetic.
Pathetic.
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What was that from Lidstone, missed a full toss on leg stump that was asking to be hit and is out lbw 
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Valid question, which nobody got the answer. I don't know really what happens to them.
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BD should restrict NZ below 180.
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NZ are eyeing for 220 runs here with these two good looking batsman in the crease. BD have to play really well to beat the kiwi to go into the final.
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Another one .... Keep this intensity up boys
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Good bowling from Shoriful as he picked another wicket.
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It's a fighting total indeed. BD didn't finish well here with the ball
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Mahatlane, Parsons review Junior Proteas’ ICC U19 Cricket World Cup campaign
Thursday, 06 February 2020
South Africa under-19s head coach, Lawrence Mahatlane, and captain, Bryce Parsons, reflected on a tournament of frustration, lots of growth and moments of brilliance as the team wrapped up their 2020 ICC under-19 Cricket World Cup in Benoni on Wednesday.
The Junior Proteas finished eighth place in the 13th edition of the youth cricket tournament following a five-wicket defeat to Afghanistan in the seventh-place play-off at Willowmoore Park.
Shafiqullah Ghafari grabbed four wickets for 15 runs as the sub-continent side dismissed the SA U19s for 154 all out before an unbeaten 73 off 113 balls (7 fours) from Ibrahim Zadran secured the victory for Afghanistan.
During the post-match press conference, Mahatlane explained where the difference lay between the two sides.
“From a batting point of view, we let ourselves down,” the coach said. “We lost too many wickets at the top. Being three down quite quickly and Jonathan’s (Bird) injury affected the momentum at the top and after that, we got into a space where our Nos. 9 and 10 got us to a half-decent total.
“We got a run out. If you look at the catches the boys took; there were some special catches but again, it was the bit of pressure and maybe trying too hard a couple of times.
“I wasn’t too disappointed, the guys tried hard without the success,” Mahatlane added.
Meanwhile, Parsons complimented the personality shown by his bowlers despite the uphill battle of defending a low total: “We didn’t score enough. We gave our bowlers a tough target to defend but they gave another good display out there today and showed some character.
“We got three wickets pretty early and we thought we might be in with a sniff. The spinners bowled pretty well, especially Odirile (Modimokoane), but it just wasn’t enough,” he continued.
In the first home World Cup since hosting it in 1998, the SA U19s were drawn in Group D with Canada, the United Arab Emirates and 2018’s semi-finalist, Afghanistan. Despite getting underway with an underwhelming result against the latter, the Junior Proteas then bounced back with two victories over Canada and the UAE to progress to the next round.
This is where the hosts then lost out to Bangladesh in the Cup quarter-finals before losing both fifth and seventh-place play-offs against the West Indies and Afghanistan.
“It’s frustration. It is frustration in that we are more than capable of achieving more, especially given that we are at home and we backed ourselves under home conditions,” Mahatlane said in summarising the campaign.
“In terms of time spent together, this is the most time I have spent with an U19 team. We have been together for six weeks now but unfortunately, during the pressure moments, we didn’t handle those well.
“The boys are learning from this, if you watch the batting against spin throughout the tournament, there were some special moments, unfortunately, they weren’t consistent enough,” he commented.
Although the results didn’t go according to plan, there certainly were moments to remember, including the batting performances displayed by the captain, Parsons, particularly during the two wins for the side.
“It is a bit of a disappointing feeling now,” the skipper said. “With the quality, we have in our squad, we underperformed a bit, but we have shown character throughout this World Cup. We won two must-win matches in the group to qualify and I think that showed character from us but then in the knockout games, after the Bangladesh loss, we just didn’t click.
“I am still proud of everyone. We showed a lot of character and I am excited to see how the guys are going to move forward and hopefully, there are some cricketers that play for the Proteas one day,” Parsons concluded.
SA under-19s ICC U19 Cricket World Cup 2020 Squad:
Bryce Parsons (Central Gauteng, capt), Khanya Cotani (North West, vice-capt), Luke Beaufort (Eastern Province), Jonathan Bird (Western Province), Merrick Brett (Northerns), Achille Cloete (Boland), Gerald Coetzee (Free State), Tyrese Karelse (South Western Districts), Mondli Khumalo (KwaZulu-Natal), Jack Lees (Central Gauteng), Andrew Louw (Northern Cape), Levert Manje (Central Gauteng), Odirile Modimokoane (North West), Pheko Moletsane (Free State), Tiaan van Vuuren (Eastern Province).
Thursday, 06 February 2020
South Africa under-19s head coach, Lawrence Mahatlane, and captain, Bryce Parsons, reflected on a tournament of frustration, lots of growth and moments of brilliance as the team wrapped up their 2020 ICC under-19 Cricket World Cup in Benoni on Wednesday.
The Junior Proteas finished eighth place in the 13th edition of the youth cricket tournament following a five-wicket defeat to Afghanistan in the seventh-place play-off at Willowmoore Park.
Shafiqullah Ghafari grabbed four wickets for 15 runs as the sub-continent side dismissed the SA U19s for 154 all out before an unbeaten 73 off 113 balls (7 fours) from Ibrahim Zadran secured the victory for Afghanistan.
During the post-match press conference, Mahatlane explained where the difference lay between the two sides.
“From a batting point of view, we let ourselves down,” the coach said. “We lost too many wickets at the top. Being three down quite quickly and Jonathan’s (Bird) injury affected the momentum at the top and after that, we got into a space where our Nos. 9 and 10 got us to a half-decent total.
“We got a run out. If you look at the catches the boys took; there were some special catches but again, it was the bit of pressure and maybe trying too hard a couple of times.
“I wasn’t too disappointed, the guys tried hard without the success,” Mahatlane added.
Meanwhile, Parsons complimented the personality shown by his bowlers despite the uphill battle of defending a low total: “We didn’t score enough. We gave our bowlers a tough target to defend but they gave another good display out there today and showed some character.
“We got three wickets pretty early and we thought we might be in with a sniff. The spinners bowled pretty well, especially Odirile (Modimokoane), but it just wasn’t enough,” he continued.
In the first home World Cup since hosting it in 1998, the SA U19s were drawn in Group D with Canada, the United Arab Emirates and 2018’s semi-finalist, Afghanistan. Despite getting underway with an underwhelming result against the latter, the Junior Proteas then bounced back with two victories over Canada and the UAE to progress to the next round.
This is where the hosts then lost out to Bangladesh in the Cup quarter-finals before losing both fifth and seventh-place play-offs against the West Indies and Afghanistan.
“It’s frustration. It is frustration in that we are more than capable of achieving more, especially given that we are at home and we backed ourselves under home conditions,” Mahatlane said in summarising the campaign.
“In terms of time spent together, this is the most time I have spent with an U19 team. We have been together for six weeks now but unfortunately, during the pressure moments, we didn’t handle those well.
“The boys are learning from this, if you watch the batting against spin throughout the tournament, there were some special moments, unfortunately, they weren’t consistent enough,” he commented.
Although the results didn’t go according to plan, there certainly were moments to remember, including the batting performances displayed by the captain, Parsons, particularly during the two wins for the side.
“It is a bit of a disappointing feeling now,” the skipper said. “With the quality, we have in our squad, we underperformed a bit, but we have shown character throughout this World Cup. We won two must-win matches in the group to qualify and I think that showed character from us but then in the knockout games, after the Bangladesh loss, we just didn’t click.
“I am still proud of everyone. We showed a lot of character and I am excited to see how the guys are going to move forward and hopefully, there are some cricketers that play for the Proteas one day,” Parsons concluded.
SA under-19s ICC U19 Cricket World Cup 2020 Squad:
Bryce Parsons (Central Gauteng, capt), Khanya Cotani (North West, vice-capt), Luke Beaufort (Eastern Province), Jonathan Bird (Western Province), Merrick Brett (Northerns), Achille Cloete (Boland), Gerald Coetzee (Free State), Tyrese Karelse (South Western Districts), Mondli Khumalo (KwaZulu-Natal), Jack Lees (Central Gauteng), Andrew Louw (Northern Cape), Levert Manje (Central Gauteng), Odirile Modimokoane (North West), Pheko Moletsane (Free State), Tiaan van Vuuren (Eastern Province).
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Looking at Bangladesh batsmen against SA and now NZ. Well done to the system
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good win for india but under 19 doesn't quite determine the future. In the Last world cup, pakistan lost to india but 3 or 4 of their under 19 players got picked into the senior international pakistan team.
Conversely Shaw, gill only just got drafted in albeit due to stiff competition from players in the Indian senior International side.
So it's not really a benchmark to ponder about however the opener and rohail nazir Impressed me.
As for india, obviously tyagi will be in contention for a future spot. Perhaps number 5 after yadav and ishant.
jaiswal yes and saxena was quite impressive too.
Conversely Shaw, gill only just got drafted in albeit due to stiff competition from players in the Indian senior International side.
So it's not really a benchmark to ponder about however the opener and rohail nazir Impressed me.
As for india, obviously tyagi will be in contention for a future spot. Perhaps number 5 after yadav and ishant.
jaiswal yes and saxena was quite impressive too.
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Commentary at its best. Bishop and Moody analysing....
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Looks like Bangladesh is strolling towards win.
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I hope that Athar isn't there in the box.
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Bisop has become a fan of Hridoy
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What a ball from Ashok !!
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NZ good fielding unit.
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Looks like it brushed the glove lol Keeper didin't go support the bowler. Umpire said no. There was a noise
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NZ pace bowling is very ordinary.
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BD is on a different level compared to NZ. NZ is a proper under-19 side
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My team is on course to first WC final, feeling 
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They just should remain calm, not get excited,it's isn't finished yet
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BD U19 beat NZ U19 in their own backyard 4-1 recently iirc so the result shouldn't be surprising
My team is on course to first WC final, feeling
All in all, Bangladesh cricket is in safe hands
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People are confusing the NZ senior team with the u19 team.
The u19 team is very poor.
The u19 team is very poor.
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Asian teams clash in South Africa. What are their recent head to head records?
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Bangladesh are good but can they beat india in the final?
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BD U19 team is closer to their senior level. But India U19 team is nowhere close to their senior level. So it probably will be a tight contest. Just guessing.
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Should be a very easy win if the match happens. Probably equivalent to the 2017 CT semi between ind and bd.
WI vs Ind would have been a better final.
WI vs Ind would have been a better final.
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Bangladesh will become a powerhouse in the future.
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Been hearing it for 20 years.
Still hasn’t happened lol
The u19 team got very lucky. SA and Nz were probably the two easiest opponents they could have realistically gotten.
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They don't make the leap. They have a ceiling beyond which they don't grow much.
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depends on the economy hey. Contrary to what Aman says, it's the economy that determines success. Ofcourse infrastructure as well. Talents are factored in only after all these other important criteria are met.
infrastructure, economy, school system, nutrition/diet, training methods, coaches, facilities etc matter much more than a talent pool. A small compact talent pool is more than enough to dominate a sport.
Cricket is bit of an elitist sport.
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Its getting pretty pathetic now to be honest. So, WI u19 are poor, NZ u19 are poor, SA u19 are poor, Eng u19 was busy playing plate final.
Then who is good, Ind and Pak only?
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From what i have seen Australia looked like a very good side despite them not playing enough ODIs as a unit. There was this opening bowler who bowled only at 125ks. 6ft 8 inches. He was almost like Jason behrendoff. He was bowling with pin point accuracy ball after ball. Nobody could get him away with ball moving around. Australia/England/WI somewhat unlucky to find themselves in the same group.
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Aus’ team would have been a lot better if they had played more matches. Unlucky for them.
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WI lost to poor NZ, did you forget that part?
