South Africa Under-19 Emerging lead 2-0

SOUTH Africa Under-19 Emerging dominated Zimbabwe Under-19 Emerging in the second one-day match at Queens Sports Club on Sunday, securing a 120-run victory and a 2-0 lead in the series.

The two teams are preparing for the 2026 ICC Men’s Under-19 World Cup, with South Africa proving to be the stronger side in the games played so far.

The tourists won the opening game at the same venue by eight wickets on Friday.

In Sunday’s match, South Africa won the toss and elected to bat and finished their innings on a huge 333/6.

Muhammed Bulbulia led the charge with a brilliant century, scoring 135 off 128 balls with 10 fours and two sixes.

Paul James chipped in with 51 runs off 54 balls while Jason Rowles fell five runs short of his half century from 48 deliveries. Adnaan Lagadien and Lethabo Phahlamohlaka made 33 and 34 (not out) runs respectively.

Kirby Madaramete took four wickets for Zimbabwe finishing with figures of 4/62 in 10 overs while Mathew Martell and Keith Mabhena took one scalp apiece.

Their batting effort fell far short, with only Simbarashe Mudzengerere’s 75 offering resistance against Jacob Basson’s 4/48 bowling figures.

Leeroy Chiwaula made 32 runs from 28 deliveries, while Benny Zuze and Tatenda Chimugoro scored 30 runs each.

Zimbabwe must win the third of the five-match series to stay alive at Queens Sports Club tomorrow. — @brandon_malvin