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WINDHOEK: Faisal Shinozada’s 81 backed by an all-round performance helped Afghanistan ease past South Africa by 28 runs in the sixth match of the U19 World Cup here at the High Performance Oval on Friday.
Set 267, South Africa U19 batting lineup faltered in the chase as they were bowled out for 238 in 47.4 overs.
After losing the first three wickets in 13.3 overs, Jason Rowles and Armaan Manack held the innings together with a 60-run partnership.
The duo’s batting, particularly Jason Rowles, who accounted for most of the runs, put South Africa’s chase back on track.
The pair took the score from 49-3 to 109 in 27.2 overs before Manack, after scoring 15 from 37 balls.
Despite the wicket, Rowles continued on and added another stand of 46 runs alongside Paul James, which brought the score over 150 run mark.
However, with the required run rate creeping up, James, who only scored 4, was caught. The wicket followed Jason Rowles, who top scored with 98 from 93 balls, hitting three sixes and nine fours.
Despite the wicket, Corne Botha and Daniel Bosman kept their side in the hunt, adding 45 for the eighth wicket stand.
Yet, South Africa lost their way as they lost their last three wickets on the score of 237 and 239.
For Afghanistan, Khatir Stanikzai and Abdul Aziz picked up two wickets each.
Earlier, put into bat first, Afghanistan U19 managed to rack up 266-8 in their allotted 50 overs.
Faisal Shinozada and Khalid Ahmadzai starred with the bat, both scoring 81 and 74 runs respectively.
The pair was instrumental in the team’s strong foundation, putting on a 152-run partnership for the second wicket.
With the pair keeping South Africa bowlers at bay till 35 overs, the Proteas made a strong comeback and picked up wickets in quick succession.
Despite the wickets tumbling around, Uzairullah Niazai struck a crucial half-century, which took them to a strong total.
For South Africa, Bayanda Majola and Corne Botha shared six wickets between them.
In another fixture, Australia romped to an eight-wicket victory over Ireland, courtesy of an all-round performance.
After opting to field first, Australia limited Ireland to 235-7 in 50 overs.
Rob O’Brien remained the top-scorer for Ireland with 79 off 98 balls laced with nine boundaries.
For Australia, Charles Lachmund was the standout bowler with three wickets to his name.
In reply, Australia reached the target without any major hiccups, with Steven Hogan scoring 115 off 111 balls.
Nitesh Samuel was the other notable contributor, scoring an unbeaten 77 from 101 deliveries, interestingly without hitting a single boundary.
For Ireland, Luke Murray and Reuben Wilson scalped one wicket apiece.
