WINDHOEK (Dunya News) – Australia defeated South Africa by six wickets in the first match of Super Six Group 1 in the Under-19 World Cup here at the Namibia Cricket Ground on Sunday.
Australia achieved their target in 32.5 overs after dismissing South Africa for 118 runs in 32.1 overs. Steven Hogan was the top scorer with 43 runs. Alex Lee Young and Jayden Draper remained unbeaten on 21 each as kangaroos scored 122 runs losing four wickets in the bargain.
Earlier, Australia won the toss and put South Africa into bat. Their bowling attack proved too hot to handle as only three Proteas batsmen entered double figure. Paul James was the top scorer with 33, followed by Jorich Van Schalkwyk who contributed 26 and skipper Muhammed Bulbulia 19 runs.
Charles Lachmund captured three wickets, while Will Byrom and Aryan Sharma two scalps each.