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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.
Kasey Barton to Jorich van Schalkwyk, Good length on off, Jorich van Schalkwyk blocks this one.
Kasey Barton to Jorich van Schalkwyk, FOUR! The break came at a perfect time for Jorich van Schalkwyk, it seems, as it gave him time to calm a bit. Full toss, on the pads, Jorich van Schalkwyk flicks this and keeps it grounded. The ball races through the carpet through the right of mid-wicket for four runs.
Kasey Barton to Paul James, Hard length, around off, Paul James hops up on his toes and dabs this to the third man region for one.
Kasey Barton to Paul James, Good length around off, Paul James punches this to covers for no run.
Kasey Barton to Paul James, Short and wide of off, Paul James leaves it.
DRINKS! This has been an hour and so of play that has been dominated by the Aussies. South Africa Under-19 have crawled their way to 48 for 4 and this would have been much worse had Aryan Sharma held onto the chances he got. South Africa Under-19 will need this duo of Paul James and Jorich van Schalkwyk to bat atleast till the next drinks break if they are to post somthing challenging against this quality Australian side.
- Jorich van Schalkwyk 17 (42)
- Paul James 4 (6)
Hayden Schiller to Jorich van Schalkwyk, Bumper, around leg. Jorich van Schalkwyk ducks down.
Hayden Schiller to Paul James, Hard length around off, Paul James dabs this square on off for one.
Hayden Schiller to Paul James, Good length wide of off, Paul James leaves it.
Hayden Schiller to Jorich van Schalkwyk, Back of a length around the pads, Jorich van Schalkwyk rides the bounce and tucks this through square leg for one.
Hayden Schiller to Jorich van Schalkwyk, Good length on off, Jorich van Schalkwyk defends this off his back foot.
Hayden Schiller to Paul James, Short and on off, Paul James dabs this to third man region for one.
- Jorich van Schalkwyk 16 (39)
- Paul James 2 (3)
Kasey Barton to Jorich van Schalkwyk, Back of a length around off, Jorich van Schalkwyk stands and swings at it, gets beaten as the ball keeps low.
Kasey Barton to Jorich van Schalkwyk, FOUR! That's an extraordinary stroke from Jorich, Short again, on off, Jorich van Schalkwyk hops up on his toes and smashes this up and over the fielder at extra cover for a boundary. Matching fire with fire is Jorich van Schalkwyk.
Kasey Barton to Jorich van Schalkwyk, DROPPED! It is Aryan Sharma again at point. Short and wide of off, Jorich van Schalkwyk cuts this crisply but straight to Sharma at point. Aryan Sharma drops a dolly in that region.
The South Africa Under-19 team physio has rushed in without wasting any time and is having an assessment of the batter. Jorich van Schalkwyk is looking rattled but will continue. Let's see how Jorich van Schalkwyk plays the next few balls.
Kasey Barton is not looking at his best physically and is limping a bit.
Kasey Barton to Jorich van Schalkwyk, A really sharp bumper, around off, Jorich van Schalkwyk hops up on his toes and takes his eyes off it with his guard down. The ball clatters Jorich bang on the badge of the helmet as he falls over. This was rapid from Kasey and Jorich is rocked to the core.
Kasey Barton to Paul James, Short and on off, Paul James hops up on his toes and dabs this through cover-point for one.
Kasey Barton to Paul James, Good length, wide of off, Paul James plays within his line and lets it go past him.
Kasey Barton comes into the attack. Good to see Kasey recover from an injury scare early on.
- Jorich van Schalkwyk 12 (35)
- Paul James 1 (1)
Hayden Schiller to Jorich van Schalkwyk, Pitched up around off, Jorich van Schalkwyk gets right behind it and drives this back to the bowler's left.
Hayden Schiller to Jorich van Schalkwyk, Good length wide of off, Jorich van Schalkwyk blocks this out.
Hayden Schiller to Jorich van Schalkwyk, Hard length on off, Jorich van Schalkwyk pushes this to covers.
Hayden Schiller to Paul James, Good length around off, Paul James guides this to the third man region for one.
Hayden Schiller to Jorich van Schalkwyk, On a length around the pads, Jorich van Schalkwyk flicks this through fine leg for one.
Hayden Schiller to Jorich van Schalkwyk, WIDE! Bumper, wide down the leg, Jorich van Schalkwyk leaves it. Wided.
Hayden Schiller to Jorich van Schalkwyk, Good length on off, Jorich van Schalkwyk defends this off his front foot.
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
Powerplay 2. The fielding side will now be allowed 4 fielders outside the 30-yard circle till the 40th over.
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
- Daniel Bosman 0 (9)
- Jorich van Schalkwyk 11 (30)
William Byrom to Daniel Bosman, OUT! CAUGHT BEHIND! This is not a great delivery from Byrom, but when things go to you favour, you pick up all these wickets. Back of a length wide down the leg, Daniel Bosman looks to glance it to fine leg, but gets a thin inside edge and the ball flies to the right of the keeper, Alex Lee Young, who shuffles away and gloves the catch. This would have been a wide has Daniel Bosman not poked at it. Poor stroke selection costs Bosman his wicket and Australia get their fourth wicket just before Powerplay 1 ends.
William Byrom to Daniel Bosman, Good length, wide of off, Daniel Bosman leaves it all alone.
William Byrom to Daniel Bosman, Full and wide of off, going harmlessly away from the batter. Daniel Bosman leaves it.
William Byrom to Jorich van Schalkwyk, Back of a length around off, Jorich van Schalkwyk dabs this to third man region for one.
William Byrom to Jorich van Schalkwyk, On a length around off, Jorich van Schalkwyk steps out of his crease and blocks this out.
William Byrom to Jorich van Schalkwyk, Good length going down the leg. Jorich van Schalkwyk steps in a looks to flick but misses.
- Daniel Bosman 0 (6)
- Jorich van Schalkwyk 10 (27)
Hayden Schiller to Daniel Bosman, DROPPED! Aryan Sharma drops Daniel Bosman on a duck. Short and on off, Daniel Bosman cuts this crisply but straight to the right of Sharma at point. Aryan puts in a dive to his right but fails to grab hold of it.
Hayden Schiller to Daniel Bosman, Hard length, wide of off, Daniel Bosman leaves it.
Hayden Schiller to Daniel Bosman, Short and wide of off, Daniel Bosman hangs back and swings but misses.
Hayden Schiller to Daniel Bosman, On a length going down the leg. Daniel Bosman looks to flick but misses and gets hit on the front pad.
Hayden Schiller to Daniel Bosman, Hard length around off, Daniel Bosman punches this to covers for no run.
Hayden Schiller to Daniel Bosman, On a length wide of off, Daniel Bosman leaves it.
- Jorich van Schalkwyk 10 (27)
- Daniel Bosman 0 (0)
William Byrom to Jorich van Schalkwyk, Full and swinging back into the batter. Jorich van Schalkwyk steps out of the crease and thumps this to covers. A maiden for William Byrom.
William Byrom to Jorich van Schalkwyk, Good length around off, Jorich van Schalkwyk keeps it out.
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Venue
Namibia Cricket Ground, Windhoek
