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Australia vs South Africa Highlights, U19 World Cup 2026
Teams:
South Africa U19 (Playing XI):
Armaan Manack, Jorich Van Schalkwyk, Muhammed Bulbulia(c), Jason Rowles, Daniel Bosman, Paul James, Lethabo Phahlamohlaka(w), JJ Basson, Ntando Soni, Enathi Kitshini, Buyanda Majola
Australia U19 (Playing XI):
Will Malajczuk, Nitesh Samuel, Steven Hogan, Oliver Peake(c), Alex Lee Young(w), Jayden Draper, Aryan Sharma, Hayden Schiller, Kasey Barton, Will Byrom, Charles Lachmund
Muhammed Bulbulia: Yeah, we thought we played pretty decent cricket. I think we just lost a few big moments at crucial times in games and just manage situations a little bit better going into today. Like I said, we've played decent cricket. So I think the boys are not too worried about those things. I think they're going to take care of themselves if we just stick to the processes and keep working on the stuff we've been doing. They are a strong side, so we've obviously had a bit of a look at them where we needed to, but it's just about focusing on ourselves mainly and making sure we're doing the right things. Two changes for today. We have two debutants coming in, Sonny and Inati Kishini.
Oliver Peake: We're gonna bowl. Yeah, we're going in with the same team. Purely great display the other day, so hopefully we can replicate that today.We had an optional training yesterday. Probably half the boys went and the other half just rested up. So, yeah, feeling fresh for today. Yeah, absolutely. They're a very strong team. I think they play pretty similarly to us. So, yeah, may the best team win.
Pitch Report: It is 34 degrees, and it's just left around 30-35% humidity. I think it's much the same, where there's been a really good grass covering. It's good for pace bowling. Let's have a quick look. There's plenty of grass, a lovely covering throughout this square, but this one area and a couple of areas have a slightly thicker area of grass, so it might just be a little bit slower, might hold up a touch. Maybe a little bit too paced, but I think the pace should be pretty good for backing as well. There's good offer for runs and scoring, and the spinners, I don't think there's going to be a huge amount of assistance today. I think yet again with these two sides, the seam bowlers, they'll be the ones to watch.
Aryan Sharma to JJ Basson, Tossed up, on middle and off, JJ Basson tucks this to mid-wicket.
Aryan Sharma to JJ Basson, Fired on off, JJ Basson punches this to mid off for no run.
Aryan Sharma to Paul James, Full and on off, Paul James goes down on a knee and sweeps this to deep square leg for a single.
Aryan Sharma to Paul James, Fired on off, Paul James blocks this off his front foot.
Mandatory concussion check ongoing on the batter and JJ Basson looks good to continue.
- JJ Basson 4 (6)
- Paul James 24 (47)
Kasey Barton to JJ Basson, Barton bends his back, on off, JJ looks to dab it to backward point, but the ball hits the grill of the helmet and bounces toward the second slip fielder.
Kasey Barton to JJ Basson, FOUR! That's a lovely shot from Basson! Full-length delivery, outside off. JJ Basson crouches a bit and uses his bottom hand to loft it over the cover region and get his first boundary.
Kasey Barton to JJ Basson, WIDE! Bumper now, angling in on middle and leg. Basson lets it travel to the keeper, as the ball flies way over the his helmet.
Kasey Barton to JJ Basson, Back of a length, wide outside off, Basson looks to defend it but gets beaten on the outside edge.
Kasey Barton to JJ Basson, On a back of a length, outside off, JJ makes a leave at it.
Kasey Barton to Paul James, Short, outside off, James pushes it to deep point for a single. 100 comes up for South Africa Under-19.
Kasey Barton to Paul James, Short, outside off, James leaves it alone.
- JJ Basson 0 (2)
- Paul James 23 (45)
Aryan Sharma to JJ Basson, Short, outside off, JJ fends it away.
Aryan Sharma to JJ Basson, On a length, pitching it just outside off, JJ defends it back to the bowler.
JJ Basson is the new man in.
Aryan Sharma to Enathi Khitshini, OUT! TAKEN! Aryan Sharma finally gets his wicket. Relief and joy from the skipper, Oliver Peake, as he dropped his catch earlier on. Short, just outside off, turning away. Khitshini rocks back and tries to slap it over the cover region, but mistimes. The ball flies flat to the right of the cover-point region, and it's Jayden Draper who moves to his right to take the catch.
Aryan Sharma to Enathi Khitshini, Full, on off, Enathi defends it to cover.
Aryan Sharma to Paul James, Full, on off, James eases it to cover for another single.
Aryan Sharma to Enathi Khitshini, Aryan Sharma pitches it up, on off, Enathi drives it to cover for a single.
- Paul James 22 (44)
- Enathi Khitshini 7 (17)
Kasey Barton to Paul James, Back of a length, pitching it just outside off and nips it back sharply. James looks to dab it to cover but gets beaten and wears on the thigh pad.
Kasey Barton to Paul James, On a length, on off, James clips it to sqaure leg.
Kasey Barton to Enathi Khitshini, On a length, around off, Enathi stabs it to cover for one.
Kasey Barton to Enathi Khitshini, Back of a length, outside off, Enathi makes a leave at it.
Kasey Barton to Paul James, Short, on leg, James nudges it to deep fine leg for a single.
Kasey Barton to Paul James, FOUR! Gloriously driven! Full-length delivery, just outside off, James presses on his front foot and drives it through the line toward the sweeper cover fence for four runs.
- Enathi Khitshini 6 (15)
- Paul James 17 (40)
Aryan Sharma to Enathi Khitshini, Full, just outside off, Enathi dabs it to cover. South Africa Under-19 91 for 6 after the first half of the innning.
Aryan Sharma to Enathi Khitshini, Full, on off, Enathi pushes back to the bowler.
Aryan Sharma to Enathi Khitshini, Full on off, Enathi looks to flick it but gets the leading edge and the ball bounces off to cover.
Aryan Sharma to Enathi Khitshini, Full, on off, Enathi taps it to cover.
Aryan Sharma to Enathi Khitshini, FOUR! A boundary after a very long time. Flat and much fuller, on off, Enathi plants his front foot to the leg side of the delivery and belted it toward the left of the mid on fielder for four runs.
Aryan Sharma to Enathi Khitshini, Full, on middle, Enathi defends it to the off side.
- Paul James 17 (40)
- Enathi Khitshini 2 (9)
Charles Lachmund to Paul James, On a length, on off, Paul gets behind the line and blocks it down.
Charles Lachmund to Enathi Khitshini, Fuller, outside off, Enathi looks to defend it to cover, but gets the outstide edge and the ball rolls to deep third for a single.
Charles Lachmund to Enathi Khitshini, Good-length delivery, on off, Enathi dabs it to cover.
Charles Lachmund to Enathi Khitshini, On a length, down the leg side, Enathi misses on his flick.
Charles Lachmund to Enathi Khitshini, Short and outside off, Enathi lifts his willow and offers no shot at it.
Charles Lachmund to Paul James, Pitches it up, just outside off, James drives it through cover for a single.
Charles Lachmund to Paul James, Back of a length, wide outside off, James leaves it alone.
- Enathi Khitshini 1 (6)
- Paul James 16 (37)
Aryan Sharma to Enathi Khitshini, Short, just outside off, cuts it to down to point.
Aryan Sharma to Enathi Khitshini, Short, outside off, Enathi makes a leave at it.
Aryan Sharma to Enathi Khitshini, Full, on off, Enathi eases it back to the bowler.
Aryan Sharma to Enathi Khitshini, Full, on leg, Enathi nudges it to mid-wicket.
Aryan Sharma to Enathi Khitshini, DROPPED! The Aussie skipper spills it away. Fuller, pitching it around the fourth stump and spins it away. Enathi lunges to drill ti through cover, but gets nicked on the outside edge. The ball flies to Oliver Peake in the slip region, but the ball brusts through his hand.
Aryan Sharma to Paul James, Low full toss, on middle, James drives it to long on for a single.
- Paul James 15 (36)
- Enathi Khitshini 1 (1)
Charles Lachmund to Paul James, On a length, just outside off, James steers it to deep third for a single.
Charles Lachmund to Paul James, Back of a length, around the fifth stump. James plays it inside the line of the delivery.
Charles Lachmund to Paul James, WIDE! Fuller but sprays it way wide outside off, beyond the tramline. Paul makes a leave.
Charles Lachmund to Paul James, On a length, on off, Paul pushes it to mid on.
Charles Lachmund to Paul James, Short and wide outside off, James leaves it alone.
Charles Lachmund to Enathi Khitshini, Full and just outside off, Enathi tucks it to square leg for a single.
Match Statistics
Venue
Namibia Cricket Ground, Windhoek
