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WINDHOEK: West Indies defeated South Africa by 55 runs while Ireland secured a four-run victory over Japan to book their place in the Super Stage of the ICC U19 World Cup 2026.
West Indies set South Africa 235 to chase in 50 overs, thanks to Zachary Carter sublime century.
After losing Tanez Francis in sixth over, Zachary Carter and Joshua Dorne added 82 runs for the second wicket partnership.
The pair brought the total to 115 in 22.3 overs before three quick wickets halted their progress.
Skipper Dorne scored 20 from 49 while Shamar Apple and Jewel Andrew were sent back for ducks.
As a result, West Indies were reduced to 115-4 at the end of 23 overs.
Despite the wickets tumbling, Carter cruised along and went on to score 114 from 104 balls with the aid of eight sixes and same number of boundaries.
His wicket in the 36th over sparked another collapse as the whole team was bundled out for 234 in 47.5 overs.
For South Africa, JJ Basson starred with the ball as he picked up a five wicket haul.
In reply, South Africa batting lineup faltered and the whole team was bowled for 179 in 37.4 overs.
Shaquan Belle started the proceeding as he tormented the Proteas top-order.
Adnaan Lagadien was the first one to go after scoring 10 followed by Muhammed Bulbulia’s and Jorich Van Schalkwyk wicket in the eight and ninth over respectively.
South Africa batting lineup could not got going with West Indies bowlers taking wickets at regular intervals.
Jason Rowles remained the top scorer with 46 from 40 balls, striking two sixes and four boundaries.
For West Indies, Shaquan Belle wreaked havoc with the ball, picking up six wickets in his quota of 10 overs while giving away 40.
In Group A fixture, Ireland defeated Japan by four wickets, advancing to the Super Six stage of the tournament.
Ireland chased down 248 run target in 48 overs, losing four wickets in the process.
Freddie Ogilby starred with the bat for Ireland, scoring 73 from 76 balls, hitting four boundaries and two sixes.
Sebastian Dijkstra was the other notable contributor, scoring an unbeaten 55 from 61 deliveries with the help of six and four boundaries to get his team over the line.
Earlier, after opting to bat first Japan put 247-9 in their 50 overs.
Charlie Hara-Hinze top scored for them with, making 57 off 70 deliveries with the help of a six and four boundaries.
For Ireland, Adam Leckey and Oliver Riley shared six wickets between them.
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