Host south africa

Host South Africa: Host South Africa and Australia clinched their semifinals of the ICC U19 Men’s Cricket World Cup, reaching the last-four stage with contrasting results against Sri Lanka and West Indies respectively on Friday.

South Africa became the first team to secure qualification into the final four with a commanding 119-run victory over Sri Lanka in Potchefstroom. Once again, Kwena Maphaka was the chief destroyer, dismantling the Islanders' batting line-up with support from Riley Norton.

The match between West Indies and Australia was affected by rain, leading to both teams sharing one point each. Ultimately, it was Australia who secured the final qualifying spot from Group 2, while West Indies’ brilliant tournament ended in a heartbreak.