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WINDHOEK: Australia romped to a nine wicket win over Sri Lanka to top Group C, while Bangladesh secured a place in the Super Six stage of the ICC U19 World Cup with a seven-wicket win over USA on Friday.
In group A, Australia sealed a commanding win over Sri Lanka after bowling the Islanders for just 58.
The defending champions chased down the partly target in 12 overs, losing only wicket in the process.
Nitesh Samuel scored 19 from 40 and Steven Hogan hit three boundaries for his 28 from 27 deliveries.
For Sri Lanka, Rasith Nimsara was the solitary wicket taker.
With this victory, Australia topped the group with three wins out of three games.
Earlier, put into bat first, Will Byrom’s five wicket haul skittled Sri Lanka for 58 in 18.5 overs.
Australia pacer Charles Lachmund and Will Byrom inflicted a miserable start on Sri Lanka as they were reduced to 3-3 in 3.2 overs.
The wickets continued to tumble for Sri Lanka as none of their batters could got going. Chamika Heenatigala top-scored for his side with 14 from 21` balls.
In Groub fixture, Bangladesh secured a comprehensive seven wicket win over USA to seal their Super Six spot.
Put into bat first, USA were bowled out for 199 in their 50 overs.
Adnit Jhamb remained the highest scorer for his side, managing 68 off 69 with the help of a six and three fours.
For Bangladesh, Iqbal Hossain Emon remained the standout bowler with three wickets. Al Fahad, Shahriar Ahmed and Rizan Hossan shared six wickets between them.
In reply, Bangladesh chased down the target in 41.3 overs, losing three wickets in the process.
Skipper Azizul Hakim top scored with 64 from 82, hittig two fours and same number of maximums. Zawad Abrar was the other notable contributor, striking three sixes and five fours in his knock of 47 from 42 balls.
For USA, Ritvik Appidi, Utkarsh Srivastava and Sahil Garg picked up one wicket each.
