Tanzania U19 showcased exceptional batting prowess, setting a new tournament record of 379/4 against Mozambique U19. Karim Rashidi Kiseto stole the show, becoming the first player to score a century (133 off 105 balls) in the competition.
Tanzania’s middle order provided crucial support with Mohamed Mbaki (77 off 52 balls) and Sayan Jobanputra (62 off 58 balls) contributing valuable runs. Mozambique’s bowlers struggled to contain the onslaught, with M. Bembe (1-68) being the only wicket-taker in his 10 overs. Kiseto now leads the tournament’s batting charts with a staggering 281 runs in just 3 innings.
Tanzania Tests Squad Depth Before Semi-Finals
Tanzania made strategic changes to their lineup, bringing in Sayan Jobanputra, Mohamed Ashfaq Imtiyaz, and Abdulrazak Amiri, with an eye on testing their squad depth before the crucial semi-final match.
Mozambique Bowled Out for 26 in Reply
In response to Tanzania’s mammoth total, Mozambique U19 were skittled out for a mere 26 runs in 12.3 overs. Hamza Onai (3-1) and Laksh Bakrania (3-17) spearheaded the bowling attack, with Khalidy Juma (2-8) chipping in with crucial wickets. This dominant performance by Tanzania secured a comprehensive victory by 353 runs, solidifying their position as tournament favorites.
Nigeria U19 Books Semi-Final Spot with Commanding Win Over Ghana U19
Nigeria U19 secured their place in the semi-finals with a convincing victory against Ghana U19. Batting first, Nigeria posted a competitive total of 183/10 in 40.4 overs, with notable contributions from Femi Oresenwo (49 off 75 balls) and Ali Rahmon (44 off 52 balls).
Despite valiant bowling efforts from Prince Adotei (3-36), Lee Nyarko (2-48), and Derrick Ateak (1-24), Ghana’s bowling attack couldn’t contain the Nigerian batsmen.
Lee Nyarko Maintains Lead in Wicket Taker Race Despite Ghana’s Elimination
While Ghana’s chase crumbled under pressure, Lee Nyarko remains the tournament’s leading wicket-taker with 11 scalps to his name. Ghana’s batting lineup faltered, managing only 64 runs before being bowled out in 27.1 overs.
Okasha Isiyaku emerged as the star bowler for Nigeria, claiming a match-winning 4-15 in 6.1 overs. Progress Osagie (2-15) and Gafar Kareem (2-18) provided excellent support, securing a convincing 119-run victory for Nigeria.
Okasha Isiyaku Claims Player of the Match Award
Okasha Isiyaku, adjudged Player of the Match, expressed his delight: “Our decision to bat first proved to be a good one. We knew we needed a strong total, and I’m happy my bowling performance contributed to the win. We’re looking forward to the semi-finals with great confidence.”
Upcoming Fixtures
The excitement continues with two crucial matches scheduled for Wednesday, August 7th, 2024:
- Gymkhana Ground: Sierra Leone U19 vs Botswana U19
- UDSM Ground: Rwanda U19 vs Malawi U19
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