South Africa misses out early wickets

Visiting South Africa are chasing a 241-run target against host Bangladesh in the opening match of ICC Under-19 World Cup at the Zahur Ahmed Chowdhury Stadium in Chittagong on Wednesday.

Bangladesh Under-19 captain Mehedi Hasan Miraz struck early to dismiss the opener of South Africa Kyle Verreynne.

South Africa lost their first wicket for only 5 runs.

Five over’s later, pacer Mohammad Saifuddin bowled Wiaan Mulder (8). The Proteas lost their second wicket for 27 runs.

Saifuddin struck again in the 15th over and this time he bowled South Africa captain Tony de Zorzi (8).

South Africa middle order batsman Rivaldo Moonsamy (5) was LBW by spinner Saeed Sarkar in the 21st over as the Proteas lost their 4th for 60.

Earlier, the Junior Tigers managed to score 240 runs losing 7 wickets in their allotted 50 overs after Bangladesh won the toss and elected to bat first.

Bangladesh: S Hassan, P Ghosh, J Sheik, NH Shanto, M Hasan, Z Hasan, S Hayet, S Sarkar, S Saha, A Halim, SA Shawon

South Africa: L Smith, K Verreynne, W Mulder, T de Zorzi, R Moonsamy, D Galiem, F Sayanvala, W Ludick, L Philander, S Whitehead, L Sipamla