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WINDHOEK: Dominant Australia sealed another win at the U19 World Cup as Charles Lachmund and Steven Hogan starred against South Africa, leading their side to a six wicket win here at the Namibia Cricket Ground on Sunday.
Put into bat first, South Africa were skittled for mere 118 in just 32.1 overs.
The Proteas were put into early trouble as opener Armaan Manack was trapped lbw for duck on the second ball of the first over.
After an early wicket, skipper Muhammed Bulbulia joined hands with Jorich Van Schalkwyk and added 27 for the second wicket partnership.
The stand was broken in the fifth over as Bulbulia was cleaned after scoring 19. The wicket triggered a mini collapse as both Jason Rowles and Daniel Bosman, were dismissed cheaply.
As a result, South Africa were 37-4 in 10 overs.
The slide was briefly halted as Paul James and Jorich Van Schalkwyk put on a 30 run partnership. However, a total misunderstanding ended in Van Schalkwyk’s run out. He made 26 from 55 balls with the aid of three fours.
Following his wicket, South Africa innings quickly unraveled as Australia bowlers dominated the proceedings.
Paul James remained the top-scorer for South Africa with 34 to his name with the help of a four and a six.
For Australia, Charles Lachmund led the bowling attack with a three wicket haul to his name.
In reply, Australia reached the target without any major hiccups in 32.5 overs, losing four wickets.
South Africa snared an early wicket in the second over as Will Malajczuk departed for four. Yet, Australia cruised in pursuit with a string of partnerships.
Steven Hogan remained the highest scorer for them as he managed 43 from 73 deliveries, striking five boundaries in the process.
For South Africa, JJ Basson shined with ball as he took three wickets in his quota of 10 overs.
With this win, Australia remained undefeated, winning three out of three games.
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