CSA Youth XI falls to Zim but qualifies for Tri-Series final vs SA u19 Women
DURBAN: The Cricket South Africa (CSA) Youth XI suffered a 31-run defeat against Zimbabwe in the sixth and final round-robin match of the Youth T20 Tri-Series at the Chatsworth Oval, in Durban, on Friday.
Despite the loss, the CSA Youth XI progressed to the final, edging out Zimbabwe on net run rate by a narrow 0.04. They’ll take on the unbeaten South Africa u19 Women in the decider.
In Friday’s clash, Zimbabwe recovered from a tricky start to post 120/5, with Salem Museka recording an aggressive 23-ball 40. The Youth XI mustered 89 all out from 19.2 overs in response, with Museka continuing her fine day by claiming 4/15 with the ball.
The invitational side won the toss and elected to put the visitors in to bat Early on, that decision was rewarded, with Nthabiseng Nini (2/19) causing problems for Zimbabwe’s opening pair. She dismissed both Nicollette Nyika and Christina Mutasa for first-ball ducks in the first over of the match.
Zimbabwe steadied their innings through Nokutenda Makanhiwa (25) and Tadiwa Garutsa (21), who added a valuable 34-run partnership for the third wicket. The stand was broken in the sixth over when Jemma Botha (1/12) trapped Garutsa LBW, reducing the visitors to 35/3.
Lorraine Pemhiwa (8) joined Makanhiwa and helped to lift the score to 59/3 before the Youth XI struck again, with Maria van der Vyfer (1/3) and Jeze Campher (1/12) removing both batters in quick succession.
With Zimbabwe needing a strong finish, Makanaka Zinyama (17) and Museka combined for an unbeaten 58-run partnership, which guided their side to a solid 120/5 at the close of their innings.
In reply, the CSA Youth XI endured a difficult start to their run chase. After the openers, Jeze Campher (0) and Chanel Venter (0) were dismissed early by Christina Mutasa (1/13) and Buhlebenkosi Maposa (2/13) respectively, Museka stormed through the middle order, claiming four crucial wickets, to leave the Youth XI reeling on 37/6 after nine overs.
Despite resistance from Van der Vyfer (19), Ashley Sibanda (17*), and Bruzaan Goosen (15), wickets continued to fall regularly. The CSA Youth XI was eventually bowled out for 89 in 19.2 overs, handing Zimbabwe a 31-run victory.
The Tri-Series final will take place on Sunday, 18 January from 13:00 and will be broadcast live on CSA’s YouTube page.
CSA Youth XI Squad
Jemma Botha (Western Province), Jezé Campher (Garden Route Badgers), Bruzaan Goosen (Eastern Storm), Simone Lourens (Titans), Siphokuhle Masilela (Eastern Storm), Nthabiseng Nini (North West), Diara Ramlakan (Central Gauteng Lions), Puseletso Sekhute (North West), Gabriella Sequeira (Titans), Ashley Sibanda (Central Gauteng Lions), Oluhle Siyo (Western Province), Maria van der Vyfer (Boland), Deidré van Rensburg (North West), Chanel Venter (Titans)
SA u19 Women’s Youth T20 Tri-Series against Zimbabwe u19 Women and CSA Youth XI
1st T20
SA u19 135/4 (Mieke van Voorst 35, Karabo Meso 29; Buhlebenkosi Maposa 1/32, Salem Maseka 1/30); Zimbabwe u19 104/8 (R. Mpofu 15, Lorraine Pemhiwa 14; Miya Lalor 2/13, Ziya Mohanlall 2/18). SA u19 won by 31 runs.
2nd T20
SA u19 78/6 after 10 overs ( Karabo Meso 36, Mieke van Voorst 23; Nthabiseng Nini 4/15, Jeze Campher 1/7); CSA Youth XI 67/3 after 10 overs (Jemma Botha 24, Chanel Venter 18; Cayleigh Wanckel 1/17, Shelfa Mukhari 1/3). SA u19 won by 21 runs.
3rd T20
SA u19 152/5 (Mieke van Voorst 56, Miya Lalor 45; Nthabiseng Nini 2/31, Bruzaan Goosen 1/33); CSA Youth XI 132/7 (Chanel Venter 45, Deidré van Rensburg 24; Cayleigh Wanckel 1/22, Miya Lalor 1/23). SA u19 won by 20 runs
4th T20
CSA Youth XI 134/7 (Jeze Campher 37, Gabriella Sequira 22, Tadiwa Garutsa 2/14, Christina Mutasa 1/24); Zimbabwe u19 116/8 (Makanaka Zinyama 41, Nokutenda Makanhiwa 24; Jeze Camphor 3/15, Puseletso Sekhuthe 2/18). CSA Youth XI won by 18 runs.
5th T20
Zimbabwe u19 95/10 (Makanaka Zinyama 23, Christina Mutasa 12; Ziya Mohanlall 3/12, Melissa van der Merwe 3/12); SA u19 96/5 after 14.2 overs (Mieke van Voorst 45, Miya Lalor 16; S. Museka 3/22, Buhlebenkosi Maposa 1/11). SA u19 won by 5 wickets.
6th T20
Zimbabwe u19 120/5 (Salem Museka 40, Nokutenda Makanhiwa 25; Nthabiseng Nini 2/19); CSA Youth XI 89/10 (Maria van der Vyfer 19, Ashley Sibanda 17*; Salem Museka 4/15, Buhlebenkosi Maposa 2/13). Zimbabwe u19 won by 31 runs.
Sunday, 18 January
Youth T20 Tri-Series Final at 13:00 – SA U19 Women vs CSA Youth XI, Chatsworth Oval, Durban.
Issued by: Cricket South Africa – Corporate Communications
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