वेस्ट इंडीज़ अंडर-19 vs दक्षिण अफ्रीका अंडर-19, मैच 21 Commentary, Live Updates

That is all from this game and another day at the ICC Men's Under-19 World Cup 2026. West Indies never let South Africa into the contest and cruised to a comfortable win. Action resumes on Friday, 23rd January 2026, with two matches starting at 7.30 am GMT - Bangladesh vs USA and Australia vs Sri Lanka. Do join us for all the updates. Cheers!

Joshua Dorne, the captain of West Indies Under-19, describes it as a phenomenal victory and says words cannot explain how he feels. He shares that the coach gave them a pep talk, which proved really helpful. Adds that the knock from Zachary Carter was really special and that he is happy for him, as his knock put them in a very strong position today. Mentions that the coach simply reminded them of everything discussed leading into the game. Calls it a special bowling effort from Shaquan Belle. Further says that it is really valuable to have two quality spinners who showed great composure. He notes that picking up these points places them in a good position and adds that they want to carry this momentum forward.

Muhammad Bulbulia, the captain of South Africa Under-19, says that it was a disappointing outing despite a really good effort with the ball and a target that was chasable. He praises the bowlers for being outstanding through the middle overs and bowling superbly at the death. He highlights that the five wickets from JJ Basson were crucial as they came at a time when West Indies were taking the game away. He adds that every game from here on is a must-win and that they will try to win them all.

For scoring 114 off 104 balls, Zachary Carter is chosen for the Player of the Match award, ahead of Shaquan Belle (6/40) and JJ Basson (5/23). The West Indian batter says that his mindset was simply to maximise the Powerplay, move through the gears and help the team post a good score. He adds that it is an extremely important knock after a couple of low scores. Mentions that this century means a lot to him and hopefully will provide the motivation to the team. He also believes that they have the potential to go very far in the tournament.

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The bowling and catching from the West Indies was top notch throughout. Shaquan Belle was on fire, the speedster hunting down six wickets and never allowing any South African fightback to blossom. The rest of the bowling unit supported him decently, and as mentioned before, the fielding from the Caribbean team was excellent. Overall, a perfect day at the office and a well-deserved win in the bag.

In reply, South Africa never really got going in the chase. They negotiated the first five overs watchfully and without loss, but wickets soon began to tumble. Inside Powerplay 1, the top three were back in the hut, and from there, momentum was hard to come by. There was brief resistance as Jason Rowles stitched together partnerships with Armaan Manack and Daniel Bosman, but once those stands were broken and Rowles departed, the chase quickly nosedived. The lower order did attempt a late rally through Lethabo Phahlamohlaka, who threw his bat at a few lusty blows, but it was too little, too late, with precious little support at the other end.

Earlier in the day, the West Indian batting rested squarely on the shoulders of Zachary Carter, who scored a magnificent century. Beyond him, there were a few promising starts but nothing of real substance, with no batter able to kick on. The standout phase was the partnership between Carter and Jonathan van Lange, which steadied the innings after West Indies slipped to 115 for 4 following a dramatic over that cost them three wickets. With the ball, JJ Basson was the star, bowling with control and purpose to finish with a deserved five-wicket haul.

It was an easy win in the end for West Indies, a clinical performance shaped by their bowlers and superbly led by Shaquan Belle, whose class left the South African batters searching for answers. With this victory, West Indies sealed second place in the Group D points table and, importantly, will carry vital points to the next round, while South Africa finished third, both teams trailing an Afghanistan side that dominated the rest of the group.

OUT! CAUGHT BEHIND! The final wicket falls and West Indies seal it by 55 runs. Short in length and drifting down the leg side, Basson looks to swing it away but only manages a glove. It carries through to Andrew, who completes his fourth catch of the match.

Goes fuller, on off, JJ Basson pushes it to mid off.

Beaten! On a length, outside off, JJ Basson tries to block it but misses.

Slight halt! JJ Basson gets a hit on his helmet. The physio is out in the middle for the mandatory concussion test. All fine now and we are good to go...

That's a nasty bouncer. Pollard targets the head of the batter with a well-directed bumper. Basson picks it late, tries to duck, but is late in moving away from the line of fire. He is pinged on the helmet as the ball tamely rolls back to the bowler. That would have rung the bell in Basson's head.

Much fuller, on off, JJ Basson drives it through mid off. A misfield allows the batters to collect a single.

Quicker, on off, JJ Basson blocks it to the cover fielder.

Keeps it full, on off, JJ Basson drives it to the point fielder.

Short, on off, Bayanda Majola punches it through cover for a single.

Oh! Quicker, on middle, Bayanda Majola looks to block it but the ball hits the upper part of his bat. It lobs in the air but lands short of the bowler. Dot.

Too full, outside off, JJ Basson drives it through cover for a single.

On a length, on off, Bayanda Majola pushes it to the point fielder.

Short, outside off, Bayanda Majola leaves it alone.

Too full, on off, Bayanda Majola digs it back to the bowler.

Slightly shorter again, on off, JJ Basson guides it to backward point for a single.

Back of a length, on middle and leg, JJ Basson punches it to short cover.

On a length, on middle, JJ Basson blocks it to mid on.

On a length, on off, Bayanda Majola blocks it back to the bowler.

FOUR! Not so convincing again! Short, on leg, Bayanda Majola looks to pull it but doesn't connect well. The ball goes over short fine leg for yet another streaky boundary.

FOUR! Streaky! Back of a length, outside off, Bayanda Majola looks to leave it but gets a top edge. The ball just misses his helmet and goes over short fine leg for a boundary.

On a length, on leg, Bayanda Majola blocks it to mid on.

South Africa Under-19 are down to their last wicket now! Bayanda Majola is the last man in.

OUT! CAUGHT BEHIND! Shaquan Belle gets his sixth wicket! What a player. Short, outside off, Lethabo Phahlamohlaka swings hard but gets a top edge. The ball goes behind the stumps towards Jewel Andrew. He leaps and takes a fantastic catch. West Indies Under-19 are just one wicket away now.

Hard length, on off, Lethabo Phahlamohlaka punches it to the cover fielder.

Pushes it full and around off, turning in. JJ Basson solidly blocks.

Slower in the air, full and around off. JJ Basson defends on the front foot.

A single now as Lethabo Phahlamohlaka drops it to cover for a single.

SIX! Straighter line, full and on middle and off. Lethabo Phahlamohlaka clears his front leg and launches it over mid-wicket for a six.

Touch fuller, around off. Lethabo Phahlamohlaka pushes it to cover.

Length delivery on middle and off, turning away. Lethabo Phahlamohlaka leans and defends.

A low full toss, outside off. JJ Basson punches it to cover.

OUT! TAKEN! A nothing delivery from Belle. Short and down leg, straighter line. Michael Kruiskamp looks to pull it away but seems to have gloved it to the keeper. Michael Kruiskamp stands there in disbelief. He stands his ground but the umpire raises his finger.

A nice looking yorker length delivery on middle. Michael Kruiskamp gets his head down and defends it out.

Goes full and serves it around middle and leg. Michael Kruiskamp drills it to mid on.

Wide! Bowls it short but straight down leg. Michael Kruiskamp shoulders arms to it.

Belle bowls it full and attacking the stumps. Lethabo Phahlamohlaka hangs back and plays it past cover for a single.

Serves it full and angling on leg. Michael Kruiskamp helps it to short fine leg for a single.

Much fuller, on off, Michael Kruiskamp knocks it down to long off for a single.

Short, on off, Lethabo Phahlamohlaka looks to pull it but miscues it to cover for a single.

Flatter, outside off, Michael Kruiskamp cuts it through covers for a single.

Tossed up, on off, Lethabo Phahlamohlaka drills it down the ground for a single.

Short, outside off, Lethabo Phahlamohlaka looks to pull it but gets a bottom edge as the ball hits his pads. The ball rolls back towards the bowler. Nothing from the free hit.

SIX! 150 comes up for South Africa Under-19! Hard length, outside off, Lethabo Phahlamohlaka stays back and clatters it over deep extra cover for a biggie. There was an extra fielder outside the ring and the umpire signals it as a no ball. Free hit to follow...

On a length, on off, Michael Kruiskamp punches it to cover for a single.

Short and wide, Lethabo Phahlamohlaka leaves it alone.

Hard length, on off, Lethabo Phahlamohlaka pushes it to point.

Much fuller, on off, Michael Kruiskamp taps it to long off for a single.

Wicket number 7 falls! Michael Kruiskamp walks in to bat now.

OUT! TAKEN! Shaquan Belle strikes! Another one bites the dust and South Africa Under-19 in a spot of bother. Short, on leg, Daniel Bosman stays back and looks to pull it but gets a top edge. The ball carries towards deep square leg. Tanez Francis dives forward and takes a fine catch.

Hard length, on off, Daniel Bosman taps it to point.

Short and wide, Daniel Bosman looks to slap it but misses.

Drinks! It is crunch time for South Africa! They require 91 runs from the final 20 overs, but the real worry is the lack of batting depth left in the shed. Daniel Bosman and Lethabo Phahlamohlaka must stay set because if the West Indies spinners or Shaquan Belle strike now, the tail could be exposed very quickly in this tense chase.

SIX! Up and over! Loopy, outside off, Lethabo Phahlamohlaka gets down on one knee and clatters it over long off for a biggie.

Short, on off, Lethabo Phahlamohlaka tucks it to mid on.

FOUR! Lethabo Phahlamohlaka gets off the mark with a boundary! Tossed up, on off, Lethabo Phahlamohlaka picks it well and drills it through mid off for a boundary.

Keeps it full, on off, Lethabo Phahlamohlaka pushes it to point.

Keeps it on off, Daniel Bosman pushes it to cover for a single.

Hard length, on off, Daniel Bosman punches it to cover.

Short and outside off, Lethabo Phahlamohlaka looks to play at it but misses.

Short and wide, Lethabo Phahlamohlaka leaves it alone.

Hard length, on off, Lethabo Phahlamohlaka blocks it to mid off.

Wide! Down the leg side, Lethabo Phahlamohlaka leaves it alone.

Short ball does the trick. Lethabo Phahlamohlaka walks in to bat now.

OUT! CAUGHT BEHIND! Shaquan Belle strikes. Short, outside off, Paul James has a fiddle but misses. Gets a faint edge as the ball carries behind the sticks towards Jewel Andrew who makes no mistake.

Back of a length, on off, Paul James taps it to point.

Hard length, on off, Daniel Bosman slaps it to cover for a single.

Quicker, outside off, Paul James looks to play at it but misses.

Short and wide, Paul James looks to play at it but misses. Play halts for a mandatory concussion check on Jewel Andrew as he gets a blow to the helmet. The physio rushes out, but thankfully, Andrew looks good to continue.

Flatter, on off, Paul James flicks it to mid on.

Short, on off, Paul James blocks it to mid off.

Keeps it on off, Paul James eases it to mid off.

Hard length, on off, Daniel Bosman punches it to cover for a single.

Keeps it on off, Paul James eases it to mid off.

Slower one, on off, Daniel Bosman chips it over the bowler's head for a single. The fielder makes a direct hit at the bowler's end but Daniel Bosman makes it in time.

Back of a, length, on off, Daniel Bosman punches it to point.

On a length, on off, Daniel Bosman blocks it back to the bowler.

Back of a length, on leg, Paul James tugs it to mid-wicket for a single.

Length, outside off, Paul James looks to play at it but misses.

A low full toss, on off, Daniel Bosman drives it through covers for a brace.

Quicker, on off, Daniel Bosman fends it back to the bowler.

Keeps it on off, Paul James pushes it to mid off for a single.

Much fuller, on off, Paul James taps it to mid off.

FOUR! Well played! Flatter, on middle, Paul James picks it well and paddles it through fine leg for a boundary.

Much fuller, on off, Paul James blocks it to mid off.

Much fuller, on off, Daniel Bosman blocks it to mid off.

FOUR! Nicely played! Flatter, outside off, Daniel Bosman opens the face of his bat and guides it through third man for a boundary.

Short, on leg, Paul James knocks it down the ground for a single.

Flatter, on off, Daniel Bosman knocks it down the ground for a single.

Short, on off, Daniel Bosman punches it to cover.

Too full, on off, Daniel Bosman pushes it to cover.

BEAUTY! Flighted and outside off, turning away off the deck. James leans across to defend but gets beaten on the outside edge.

Flat and around off, turning in. James rocks back and punches it to mid on.

Flighted very full on middle. James presses forward to defend but gets a soft leading edge to cover.

OUT! BOWLED! What a lovely delivery by Lawes. Angles in a length ball around off, this one lands and straightens off the deck. Rowles prods to defend but does in the wrong line. It rolls past the blade and hits the stumps. Jason Rowles' aggressive counter-attack, a 46-run innings, has ended.

Touch short, outside off, spinning away. Bosman plays it past cover for a single.

Pitched up, around off. Bosman leans and pushes it to cover.

Floats it on a length and around off. Bosman hits it to cover for a single.

Fires it full and attacking the stumps. Blocked out.

Bowls It very full and around off. Bosman punches it to mid off.

This is full and around off. Bosman keeps it out on the off side.

Flat and on leg. Bosman makes room and knocks it to cover.

Flights it too full, around off. Rowles drives it to long off for a single.

Tossed up, around off. Punched to cover.

FOUR BYES! Oh, how has that missed the stumps. Touch short and on middle, spinning in and bounces over the stumps. Bosman looks to punch but misses and it rolls past the keeper to fine leg for four.

Fullish length and outside off. Bosman goes back and punches it to cover.

Flatter and around off, Rowles goes back and nudges it to long on for a single.

A full toss, slanting on leg, stroked to long off for a single.

Slightly short, outside off. Bosman leaves it alone.

FOUR! Good shot. Pushes it full and around off. Rowles steps across and paddles it behind square leg for a boundary.

Flatter and turning around off. Rowles goes back and knocks it to cover.

Length ball, around off, punched to cover for a single.

This one turns away, short and outside off. Bosman looks to push it away but misses.

A half tracker on middle, turning in, flicked to mid-wicket.

This is full and on the pads. Bosman turns it to deep mid-wicket for a couple.

Floats it full and on middle and leg. Rowles prods and defends it out.

A leg breaker, shorter and around off. Rowles taps it to point.

SIX! Hammered away! In the slot, very full and around off. Rowles slog-sweeps it over mid-wicket for a biggie.

FOUR! Good shot. Looped up full and on middle. Rowles launches it down to long on for a boundary.

A leggie, fuller and on midddle. Rowles leans and blocks it out.

A low full toss on the pads, punched to long off for a single.

FOUR! A boundary to end the over. Fractionally short and around leg. Rowles goes on his knee and paddles it to deep square leg for a boundary.

Touch short and around off, flicked to mid-wicket.

Flights it full and around off. Rowles looks to reverse sweep but misses and gets hit on the pads.

Length delivery on middle. Bosman knocks it down to long on for one more.

Flatter and turning away, outside off. Bosman goes back to punch but misses it.

This is on a length and on leg. Rowles punches it to long on for a single.

Short, on leg, Daniel Bosman looks to flick it but wears it on his pads. A stifled appeal but turned down.

Another wicket falls. Daniel Bosman walks in to bat now.

OUT! RUN OUT! Full, on leg, Armaan Manack flicks it to mid-wicket. He runs for a single but Jason Rowles sends his back from halfway. Jewel Andrew throws it to the keeper, Micah McKenzie, who whips the bails off. The umpire checks and confirms that Armaan Manack was short.

FOUR! Nicely played! Quicker, down leg, Armaan Manack stays back and paddles it over short fine leg for a boundary.

Flatter, on off, Armaan Manack blocks it back.

Full, on middle, Armaan Manack eases it to mid off.

Short, on off, Armaan Manack blocks it to mid off.

Full, on off, Armaan Manack pushes it to cover for a single.

Full, on off, Armaan Manack blocks it to mid off.

A low full toss, Jason Rowles, Jason Rowles flicks it to mid on for a single.

Short, on leg, Jason Rowles pulls it through mid-wicket for a brace.

Much fuller, on off, Armaan Manack pushes it to cover for a single.

Flatter, on off, Armaan Manack blocks it to cover.

Short, on leg, Jason Rowles taps it to mid on.

Keeps it on off, Jason Rowles drives it through covers for a brace.

Full, on leg, Armaan Manack taps it to cover for a single.

Length, on off, Armaan Manack eases it to cover.

Much fuller, on off, Armaan Manack pushes it to mid off.

Short, on off, Jason Rowles punches it to cover for a single.

Drinks! The Proteas sit at 69/3 after 15, still requiring 166 from the remaining 35 overs. After a rocky start saw three big scalps fall inside the Powerplay, Armaan Manack and Jason Rowles have begun the recovery, finding the fence and rotating the strike with renewed intent. For South Africa, the equation is now about pure sustainability, this pair must weather the storm and take the game deep to keep the chase truly alive.

Much fuller, on off, Jason Rowles pushes it to mid off for a single.

SIX! Up and over! A half tracker, on off, Jason Rowles gets down on one knee and clatters it over deep mid-wicket for a bigge.

Full, on off, Armaan Manack eases it to cover.

FOUR! Nicely played! Short, on off, Armaan Manack picks it well and steers it through backward point for a boundary.

Short, on off, Armaan Manack blocks it to mid off.

Full, on off, Jason Rowles knocks it down the ground for a single.

Short and wide, Armaan Manack leaves it alone.

Hard length, on leg, Jason Rowles tucks it to mid-wicket for a single.

Short, on leg, Jason Rowles leaves it alone.

Short, outside off, Jason Rowles leaves it alone.

Length, on off, Jason Rowles blocks it back.

Good length, on off, Jason Rowles blocks it to mid off.

Keeps it on leg, Jason Rowles flicks it to mid-wicket for a single.

Full, on off, Jason Rowles pushes it to mid off.

FOUR! Top shot! Flatter, outside off, Jason Rowles gets down on one knee and drills it down the ground for a boundary.

Fuller, on leg, Jason Rowles flicks it over mid-wicket for a brace.

Keeps it on off, Armaan Manack taps it to cover for a single.

Hard length, on off, Jason Rowles punches it to cover for a single.

Beaten again! Short, outside off, Armaan Manack looks to play at it but misses again.

Short and wide, Armaan Manack looks to play at it but misses.

Length, on off, Armaan Manack taps it to mid off.

Full, on leg, Jason Rowles flicks it fine for a single.

Much fuller, on off, Jason Rowles pushes it to mid off.

Short, outside off, Jason Rowles leaves it alone.

Short, on off, Armaan Manack punches it through covers for a brace.

Full, on off, Armaan Manack flicks it to mid on.

Short, on off, Armaan Manack punches it to cover.

Keeps it full, on off, Jason Rowles pushes it to cover for a single.

Full, on off, Jason Rowles blocks it back.

Short, on off, Armaan Manack punches it to cover for a single.

Short, on off, Jason Rowles fends it back to the bowler.

Back of a length, outside off, Jason Rowles leaves it alone.

Short, outside off, Jason Rowles looks to block it but misses.

Keeps it on leg, Armaan Manack flicks it fine for a single.

Length, on leg, Armaan Manack tucks it to mid on.

Jason Rowles walks in to bat now.

OUT! TAKEN! Shaquan Belle gets a wicket now. Short, on leg, Muhammad Bulbulia looks to flick it but mistimes it completely. The ball carries towards mid on and Vitel Lawes takes a fine catch.

OUT! LBW! Isra-el Morton strikes. Flatter, on off, and it skids through. Jorich van Schalkwyk leaves it alone as the ball turns and hits his pads. The finger goes up straightaway.

Keeps it full, on leg, Jorich van Schalkwyk flicks it to mid-wicket.

Full, on off, Muhammad Bulbulia eases it to cover.

Short, on off, Muhammad Bulbulia punches it to mid off.

Full, on off, Muhammad Bulbulia pushes it to cover.

Short, on off, Muhammad Bulbulia punches it to cover.

FOUR! Streaky! Short and wide, Jorich van Schalkwyk looks to pull it but gets a top edge. The ball flies over short third for a boundary.

Much fuller, on leg, Jorich van Schalkwyk flicks it through mid-wicket for a brace.

On a length, on off, Jorich van Schalkwyk blocks it to cover.

Length, down leg, Jorich van Schalkwyk looks to flick it but wears it on his pads. A stifled appeal but turned down.

Short, on leg, Jorich van Schalkwyk looks to flick it but gets a hit on his rib cage.

SIX! Up and over! A half tracker, on off, Jorich van Schalkwyk stays in his crease and clatters it over mid-wicket for a biggie.

Two wides! Down the leg side, Muhammad Bulbulia loka to flick it but misses. The keeper fails to collect it as the batters collect a single. The keeper has a shy at the batters end but misses.

FOUR! Nicely played! Much fuller, outside off, Jorich van Schalkwyk stays back and steers it through backward point for a boundary.

Length, on leg, Jorich van Schalkwyk blocks it to mid on.

On a length, on leg, Jorich van Schalkwyk blocks it to mid on.

Short, just outside off, Jorich van Schalkwyk leaves it alone.

Length, on off, Jorich van Schalkwyk fends it to mid off.

Short and wide, Jorich van Schalkwyk looks to play at it but misses.

Good length, on off, Muhammad Bulbulia blocks it to mid off.

Length, on leg, Muhammad Bulbulia flicks it through mid-wicket for a brace.

Short ball does the trick. Muhammad Bulbulia walks in to bat now.

OUT! TAKEN! Short, on off, Adnaan Lagadien looks to pull it but gets a top edge. The ball lobs in the air towards mid on. Adnaan Lagadien settles under it and completes the catch. A much-needed breakthrough for West Indies Under-19.

FOUR! Nicely played! On a length, just outside off, Adnaan Lagadien picks it well and guides it through short third for a boundary.

Short and wide, Adnaan Lagadien looks to play at it but misses.

Keeps it on off, Jorich van Schalkwyk pushes it to cover for a single.

Short and wide, Adnaan Lagadien tries to play at it but misses.

Length, on off, Adnaan Lagadien punches it to cover.

Length, on off, Adnaan Lagadien blocks it to mid off.

Three wides! Down the leg side, Adnaan Lagadien leaves. The keeper fails to collect it as the batters collect two runs.

Full, on off, Jorich van Schalkwyk taps it to point for a single.

On a length, outside off, Jorich van Schalkwyk looks to punch it but misses again.

Length, outside off, Jorich van Schalkwyk looks to block it but misses.

Hard length, on off, Adnaan Lagadien pushes it to mid on.

Length, on leg, Adnaan Lagadien blocks it to mid on.

On a length, on off, Adnaan Lagadien pushes it to cover.

Good length, on off, Adnaan Lagadien eases it to cover.

Hard length, on off, Adnaan Lagadien blocks it back.

On a length, on off, Jorich van Schalkwyk taps it to cover for a single.

FOUR! Nicely played! Hard length, just outside off, Adnaan Lagadien picks it well and punches it in the gap through covers for a boundary.

Length, on off, Adnaan Lagadien punches it to cover.

Short and wide, Adnaan Lagadien looks to play at it but misses.

Wide! Down the leg side, Adnaan Lagadien looks to play at it but misses.

Full, on off, Adnaan Lagadien looks to drive it but edges it to the slip fielder.

Good length, outside off, Adnaan Lagadien looks to punch it but misses.

Length, on off, Adnaan Lagadien blocks it to mid on.

Length, on off, Jorich van Schalkwyk pushes it to cover.

Short and wide, Jorich van Schalkwyk leaves it alone.

Length, on off, Jorich van Schalkwyk taps it to cover.

On a length, on off, Jorich van Schalkwyk taps it to point for a single.

On a length,  on leg, Jorich van Schalkwyk blocks it back.

Length, on off, Adnaan Lagadien looks to punch it but edges it to fine leg for a single.

Shaquan Belle to share the attack.

Length, on off, Adnaan Lagadien pushes it to cover for a single.

On a length, on off, Adnaan Lagadien blocks it back.

Full, on off, Jonathan Van Lange taps it to point for a single.

Full, on off, Jorich van Schalkwyk taps it to mid off.

Wide! Down the leg side, Jorich van Schalkwyk looks to flick it but misses.

Hard length, on off, Jonathan Van Lange eases it to mid off.

Length, on off, Jorich van Schalkwyk blocks it to mid off.