The South Africa Under-19 Women delivered an impressive performance to secure a 27-run victory against the USA U19 Women in the first match of their three-match T20 series.
The series, which is part of the team’s preparation for the ICC U19 Women’s T20 World Cup, is being held at Bridge House High School in Franschoek.
Batting first, SA U19 Women posted a competitive total, thanks to a solid contribution from Simoné Lourens, who top-scored with 39 runs.
She received valuable support from Kayla Reyneke (25) and Jemma Botha (22), ensuring the hosts had a defendable score of 131/7.
Reyneke continued to shine with the ball, delivering an outstanding spell of 3/10 in just under four overs. Fay Cowling provided excellent support, claiming two crucial wickets as the SA bowlers worked together to dismiss the USA for 104, sealing the win for the home side.
The teams will face off in the second match of the series on Tuesday, with Junior Proteas aiming to build on their strong start.
South Africa U19 Women Squad
Kayla Reyneke (Captain, Western Province), Jemma Botha (Western Province), Fay Cowling (Lions), Jae-Leigh Filander (Western Province), Mona-Lisa Legodi (Titans), Simoné Lourens (Titans), Karabo Meso (Lions), Seshnie Naidu (Dolphins), Nthabiseng Nini (Dragons), Luyanda Nzuza (Free State), Diara Ramlakan (Lions), Diedré van Rensburg (Dragons), Mieke van Voorst (Storm), Ashleigh van Wyk (Storm), Chanel Venter (Titans).
Non-travelling Reserves
Lethabo Bidli (Lions), Keamogetswe Chuene (Lions), Jenna-Lee Lubbe (Lions), Jané Verhage (Titans), Sinelethu Yaso (Western Province).
Management
Dinesha Devnarain (Head Coach), Marcia Letsoalo (Team Manager), PJ Jansen (Batting Coach), Angelique Taai (Bowling Coach), Trisha Chetty (Fielding Coach), Adele van Eck (High-Performance Analyst), Dr Dhavina Naidoo (Team Doctor), Esther Bhengu (Physiotherapist), Stacey-Lee Hercules (Strength and Conditioning Coach), Terrence Adonis (Educator), Alungile Nyakambi (Media Specialist).
SA U19 Women Fixtures
Monday, 13 January @ 8.30am SAST: First Warm-Up: South Africa U19 v Ireland (Selangor Turf Club, Kaula Lumpur)
Wednesday, 15 January @ 8.30am SAST: Second Warm-Up: India v South Africa U19 (YSD-UKM Cricket Oval, Bangi)
Saturday, 18 January @ 8.30am SAST - First Match: New Zealand v South Africa U19 (Borneo Cricket Ground, Sarawak)
Monday, 20 January @ 8.30am SAST - Second Match: South Africa U19 v Samoa (Borneo Cricket Ground, Sarawak)
Wednesday, 22 January @ 8.30am SAST - Third Match: South Africa U19 v Nigeria (Borneo Cricket Ground, Sarawak)
Saturday, 25 January - Wednesday, 29 January - Super Six Stage
Friday, 31 January @ 4.30am SAST - First Semi-final (Bayuemas Oval, Kuala Lumpur)
Friday, 31 January @ 8.30am SAST - Second Semi-final (Bayuemas Oval, Kuala Lumpur)
Sunday, 2 February @ 8.30am SAST - Final (Bayuemas Oval, Kuala Lumpur)
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