South Africa outplayed by West Indies at ICC U19 World Cup

South Africa made a comeback with the ball, but ultimately failed with the bat as they were bowled out for 179 in pursuit of the West Indies' 234.

The modest total was in their sights when they went out to bat, but early wickets kept South Africa on the back foot. Captain Muhammed Bulbulia joined openers Jorich van Schalkwyk and Adnaan Lagadien back in the shed in the ninth over as Shaquan Belle bagged a brace of wickets.

Jason Rowles (46 off 40) stuck around and would top score, but ultimately he was unable to find a willing partner as Belle ripped through the batting lineup, picking up match-winning figures of 6/40.

Earlier, the West Indies were flying with the bat. Openers Zachary Carter and Tanez Francis were off to a bright start until JJ Basson dismissed Francis in the sixth over. But Carter and captain Joshua Dorne kept the run rate high. Carter was the chief destroyer, seemingly hitting sixes every other over as he took the attack to the young Proteas bowlers.

The West Indies brought up the 100 in under 20 overs courtesy of Carter's hitting, but then one over changed the complexion of the innings. Back from his opening stint with the ball, Basson grabbed three wickets in one over, dismissing Dorne, then Jewel Andrew and Shamar Apple for ducks. That left them 115/4.

The islanders recovered and Carter brought up his impressive century. He was dismissed shortly after, bowled by Paul James, for a brilliant 114 off 104 with eight fours and as many sixes.

Consistent wickets kept them pegged down as they slumped to 234 all out from a very promising position. Basson was the pick of the bowlers with 5/23 off his allotment.