In a stunning display of batting supremacy, South Africa U19 team rewrote the record books at the High Performance Oval in Windhoek on Monday. He faces the debutants of the tournament Tanzania A match in Group D 2026 ICC Men’s U-19 Cricket World CupJunior Proteas amassed a mammoth 397/5. This monumental figure not only sets the benchmark for the highest team total in the current edition, but is also the highest score in South Africa’s Under-19 World Cup history.
The performance served as a poignant arc of redemption for the South Africans after a narrow loss by 28 runs. Afghanistan at the tournament opener. By eclipsing Sri Lanka’s all-time record of 391 (set a few days ago against Japan), the Proteas moved up to eighth place in the all-time highest score list in the competition’s history.
South Africa are bettering their record at the U-19 World Cup
This historic finish was underpinned by a masterclass in aggressive yet calculated hitting. After the openings Jorich van Schalkwyk (47 faster than 34) and Adnan Lagadien (32) The captain took over the stage, providing a solid start Muhammad Bulbuliya and in form Jason Rowles. The duo put together a devastating 201-run partnership for the third wicket that knocked Tanzania out of the competition.
Bulbulia led by example, completing the innings with precision on 108 off 108 balls, eventually reaching his milestone with a mighty six before departing. However, it was Rowles who stole the show with sheer power. Rawls, fresh from a 98-run knock in the previous game, remained unbeaten on 125 off just 101 deliveries, with ten boundaries and five sixes. Their chemistry completely changed the momentum, pushing the run rate into the stratosphere and leaving the Tanzanian bowlers scrambling for answers.
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A clinical finish by South Africa and a statement win against Tanzania
Even after the captain’s dismissal, South Africa’s attack showed no signs of slowing down. Paul James The last innings provided the fireworks, playing a sensational cameo of 46 runs from just 18 balls. His strike rate of over 250 ensured the Proteas maintained their momentum, falling just three runs short of 400 runs.
The scoreboard pressure was insurmountable for Tanzania. South Africa’s bowling unit under his leadership They meet more and more (2/6) and multi-talented Jason Rowles (2/14), demolished the opposition for just 68 runs in 32.2 overs. The resulting 329-run victory is now the second largest margin of victory in U19 World Cup history, a statistic that has significantly boosted South Africa’s net run rate (NRR).
With this record-breaking momentum, the Junior Proteas now turn their attention to a high-stakes final encounter against Group D. West India If they repeat this clinical form, the 2014 champions look to be serious contenders to reclaim the crown in 2026.
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