SA u19 Men Set Up Record Victory
WINDHOEK: Another commanding performance from Jason Rowles, backed by skipper Muhammad Bulbulia, ensured South Africa U19 Men set the second-largest winning margin in an ICC U19 Men’s Cricket World Cup and the biggest ever recorded by a South African U19 side in the tournament.
After being sent in to bat, SA posted a mammoth 397/5 in their 50 overs.
SA U19 openers, Jorich van Schalwyk (47) and Adnaan Lagadien (32) laid a solid foundation, but it was Bulbulia (108) and Rowles (125*) who took control of the innings.
The pair combined in a commanding 201-run partnership for the third wicket, ensuring the Junior Proteas set an imposing total.
Late fireworks came courtesy of Paul James, who struck a rapid 46 off just 18 balls, while Lethabo Phahlamohlaka added a brisk 16* from five deliveries to further pile the pressure on the Tanzanian attack.
Rowles then carried his fine form into the field, finishing with two wickets and a run-out, while Bayanda Majola continued his impressive wicket-taking streak, returning figures of 2/6 in just under seven overs.
Reflecting on the performance, Bulbulia praised Rowles and the collective effort from his side.
“I thought our entire batting innings was a really good effort today. The batting group has been in a good space for a while, and a score close to 400 has been coming. It was great to see us put it together as a unit.
“Jason is a special character, and he’s been in really good form for a long time. Over the last couple of years, he’s been batting really well, and recently he’s started converting those starts into big scores. To have someone who contributes with the bat, the ball, and in the field makes him a lovely player to captain.”
South Africa U19 Squad: ICC U19 Men’s Cricket World Cup 2026
Muhammad Bulbulia (Captain-KZN Inland), JJ Basson (Lions), Daniel Bosman (Western Province), Corne Botha (Lions), Paul James (Western Province), Enathi Khitshini (SWD), Michael Kruiskamp (Western Province), Adnaan Lagadien (Western Province), Bayanda Majola (Dolphins), Armaan Manack (Lions), Bandile Mbatha (Dolphins), Lethabo Phahlamohlaka (Titans), Jason Rowles (Lions), Ntandoyenkosi Soni (Eastern Province), Jorich van Schalkwyk (Titans).
SA U19 Men Fixtures: ICC U19 Men’s Cricket World Cup 2026 (15 January – 06 February)
Friday, 16 January – 09h30: Afghanistan v South Africa, HP Oval, Windhoek – Afghanistan won by 28 runs.
Monday, 19 January – 09h30: South Africa v Tanzania, HP Oval, Windhoek – South Africa won by 329 runs.
Thursday, 22 January – 09h30: West Indies v South Africa, HP Oval, Windhoek
Tuesday, 03 February – 09h30: First semi-final, Queens Sports Club, Bulawayo
Wednesday, 04 February – 09h30: Second semi-final, Harare Sports Club, Harare
Friday, 06 February – 09h30: Final, Harare Sports Club, Harare
Issued by: Cricket South Africa – Corporate Communications
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