South Africa vs Sri Lanka Live Score, U19 World Cup 2026: South Africa opt to bat against Sri Lanka

Chamika Heentigala to Jorich van Schalkwyk, Dragged back and on middle, Jorich van Schalkwyk pats it back to the bowler.

Chamika Heentigala to Adnaan Lagadien, Short and around off, Adnaan Lagadien punches it through cover-point for a single.

It looks like Dulnith Sigera has hurt his left knee here, and the physio is in to check on him. He is walking off the field now, but we hope it is not something serious. Also, the Sri Lanka Under-19 team take this opportunity to get in a huddle and plan how to get back in this game.

Chamika Heentigala to Adnaan Lagadien, Flatter, full but down the leg side, Adnaan Lagadien glances it wide of short fine. Dulnith Sigera chases after it and slides to push it back inside. Two taken. 

Chamika Heentigala to Adnaan Lagadien, Slows it up, full and on off, turns away, Adnaan Lagadien adjusts well and steers it towards point.

Chamika Heentigala to Adnaan Lagadien, Flatter, short and on middle, Adnaan Lagadien makes room and cuts it from in front of the stumps to point. A risky shot.

Chamika Heentigala to Adnaan Lagadien, Floated, short and on middle, Adnaan Lagadien punches it to short cover.

Kavija Gamage to Jorich van Schalkwyk, Gives this one some more air, full and on off, Jorich van Schalkwyk taps it to the left of short cover.

Kavija Gamage to Adnaan Lagadien, Pushed through quicker, shortish and on off, Adnaan Lagadien opens the face of his bat and steers it through point for one.

Kavija Gamage to Adnaan Lagadien, Flatter, full and on off, Adnaan Lagadien pushes it to short cover.

Kavija Gamage to Jorich van Schalkwyk, Flighted, full and around off, Jorich van Schalkwyk drills it through covers for a run.

Kavija Gamage to Jorich van Schalkwyk, SIX! BANG! First one of the game. Floated, full and on off. Jorich van Schalkwyk goes down on one knee, drags his slog sweep and nails it over the deep mid-wicket fence for a biggie.

Kavija Gamage to Adnaan Lagadien, Tossed up, full and on off, Adnaan Lagadien drives it firmly through covers for a single. He wants the second but the fielder gets to the ball quickly with a dive to his right and throws it back to keep it to one.

Chamika Heentigala to Jorich van Schalkwyk, Another short delivery, on middle, Jorich van Schalkwyk works it to short mid-wicket.

Chamika Heentigala to Jorich van Schalkwyk, Slows it up, full and on off, Jorich van Schalkwyk strides out and taps it to cover-point.

Chamika Heentigala to Adnaan Lagadien, Dragged back and around off, Adnaan Lagadien moves back and punches it through cover-point for a run.

Chamika Heentigala to Adnaan Lagadien, Flatter, shortish and on middle, Adnaan Lagadien stays back and keeps it out to the off side.

Chamika Heentigala to Adnaan Lagadien, Short again and on middle, Adnaan Lagadien pats it back to the bowler.

Chamika Heentigala to Jorich van Schalkwyk, Short and on leg, Jorich van Schalkwyk stays back and clips it through square leg for a single.

Double change. Chamika Heentigala replaces Viran Chamuditha.

Kavija Gamage to Jorich van Schalkwyk, Fires one full and on leg again, Jorich van Schalkwyk tucks it to deep mid-wicket for one more.

Kavija Gamage to Adnaan Lagadien, Flatter, full and on leg, Adnaan Lagadien clips it through mid-wicket for one.

Kavija Gamage to Adnaan Lagadien, Floated, full and on off, Adnaan Lagadien drives it uppishly but safely to short cover.

Kavija Gamage to Adnaan Lagadien, Short and on middle, Adnaan Lagadien pats it back to the bowler.

Kavija Gamage to Adnaan Lagadien, FOUR! Superb shot! Flatter, full and just around off. Adnaan Lagadien gets on a knee, uses his wrists, and smashes it through covers for a blazing boundary.

Kavija Gamage to Adnaan Lagadien, A loopy low full toss, on off, Adnaan Lagadien drills it towards short cover.

Powerplay 2! Sri Lanka Under-19 can now have four fielders outside the inner ring till the 40th over. It has been a solid start for South Africa Under-19, and the Lankans are in desperate need of a wicket here. Also, Kavija Gamage comes into the attack now.

Viran Chamuditha to Jorich van Schalkwyk, Flatter, full and on middle, Jorich van Schalkwyk drives it to mid off. South Africa Under-19 are 54 for no loss at the end of 10 overs.

Viran Chamuditha to Jorich van Schalkwyk, Slows it up, full and on middle, Jorich van Schalkwyk uses his feet and knocks it to mid off.

Viran Chamuditha to Jorich van Schalkwyk, Flighted, full and on middle, Jorich van Schalkwyk drills it to short cover.

Viran Chamuditha to Jorich van Schalkwyk, Shorter in length and on off, Jorich van Schalkwyk stabs it towards cover-point.

Viran Chamuditha to Jorich van Schalkwyk, Tossed up, full and on off, Jorich van Schalkwyk pushes it towards short cover.

The physio is in for a mandatory concussion check for Chamarindu Nethsara. He asks him a few questions and he is good to go again.

Viran Chamuditha to Adnaan Lagadien, Floated, full and on off, Adnaan Lagadien goes down across to paddle but misses. It goes off his pads and hits the helmet of the keeper before rolling behind him, A leg bye taken.

Rasith Nimsara to Jorich van Schalkwyk, Fuller delivery, on off, Jorich van Schalkwyk drives it on the up wide of sweeper over and comes back for the second run.

Rasith Nimsara to Jorich van Schalkwyk, Short of a length and outside off again, inside the tramline this time. Jorich van Schalkwyk offers not shot at it.

Rasith Nimsara to Jorich van Schalkwyk, WIDE! Pitched up and outside off, just over the tramline, Jorich van Schalkwyk leaves it alone. Called a wide.

Rasith Nimsara to Adnaan Lagadien, Right in the blockhole, on middle, Adnaan Lagadien gets his bat down and jams it out towards mid on. He calls for the single right away and makes it even with the direct hit from the fielder. 50 UP FOR SOUTH AFRICA!

Rasith Nimsara to Adnaan Lagadien, Touch fuller and on middle and off, shaping in. Adnaan Lagadien tries to play it from his crease but gets an inside edge onto his pads. That could have easily gone back to the stumps.

Rasith Nimsara to Adnaan Lagadien, On a length and on middle, Adnaan Lagadien pats it to the right of short mid-wicket.

Rasith Nimsara to Adnaan Lagadien, FOUR! Up and over! Fuller and outside off, offering width to the batter. Adnaan Lagadien gets the chance to free his arms gets on one kne and carves it over point for a boundary.

Viran Chamuditha to Adnaan Lagadien, Another short delivery, on middle, anling in. Adnaan Lagadien gets a bit hurried but forces it down to long on for one.

Viran Chamuditha to Jorich van Schalkwyk, Dragged back and around off, Jorich van Schalkwyk moves back and slaps it hard towards cover for a run.

Viran Chamuditha to Jorich van Schalkwyk, Quicker, shortish and on middle, Jorich van Schalkwyk stabs it off the bottom half of the bat towards the bowler.

Viran Chamuditha to Adnaan Lagadien, Goes short and angling into leg, Adnaan Lagadien stays back and punches it to long on for a single.

Viran Chamuditha to Adnaan Lagadien, Floated, full and on off, Adnaan Lagadien pushes it towards short cover.

Viran Chamuditha to Adnaan Lagadien, Tossed up, full and on middle, Adnaan Lagadien prods forward and blocks it out.

Rasith Nimsara to Jorich van Schalkwyk, Big shout for LBW, but turned down! Rasith Nimsara bowls this a bit fuller and on middle, gets it to shape in sharply. Jorich van Schalkwyk gets cramped up and before he gets his bat in line, the ball hits his pads. Probably going down the leg side.

Rasith Nimsara to Jorich van Schalkwyk, Sloppy! Pitched up and on off, Jorich van Schalkwyk knocks it towards wide mid off. Vimath Dinsara tries to pick it up but gets a bad bounce and lets it through which allows the second run.

Rasith Nimsara to Jorich van Schalkwyk, Much better! Hard length and on off, Jorich van Schalkwyk stays back and pats it to short cover.