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SA U19 Squad Confirmed for 50-Over Tour to Nambia

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SA U19 Squad Confirmed for 50-Over Tour to Nambia:

JOHANNESBURG: Cricket South Africa (CSA) has today announced the 15-player South African Under-19 (SA U19) squad set to tour Namibia for a three-match 50-over series later this month.

There are five changes to the squad that beat England U19 2-1 earlier this year.

The tour marks a welcome return for Lions fast bowler Jason Bason, who missed the England series due to injury.

Western Province all-rounder Waco Bassick and Lions wicketkeeper Kamogelo Phiri earn their maiden call-ups to the SA U19s, while the Dolphins pace duo of Dayalan Boyce and Bayanda Majola have made the step up from the CSA Emerging side that toured Zimbabwe last year and competed in this season’s 1-Day Cup in Division 2.

North West batter Muhammad Bulbulia and Lions batter Jason Rowles will share the captaincy duties under the guidance of head coach Malibongwe Maketa.

The series, which forms part of preparation for the ICC U19 Men’s Cricket World Cup 2026, gets underway on 28 April at the Namibia Cricket Ground in Windhoek. The second match will follow on 30 April at the same venue, before the series wraps at the High Performance Oval on 02 May.

SA U19 Convenor of Selectors Patrick Moroney commented: “The squad was selected with an eye on next year’s U19 World Cup in Namibia and Zimbabwe. We’ve stuck with the core group of players who have performed consistently, while also rewarding those who impressed for the SA Emerging team in the 1-Day Cup.

“This tour provides Mali and his squad with another important milestone in their preparation for the World Cup. Playing in similar conditions against the host nation will give them the necessary confidence to build a well-rounded squad with a good chance of success in next year’s tournament.”

“Along with this tour, we will also have camps with the extended focus group and a home series against Bangladesh, all of which will assist us in finalising the squad that will represent the junior Proteas at the World Cup.”

SA U19 Men’s Squad against Cricket Namibia

Muhammad Bulbulia (captain, North West), Jason Rowles (captain, Lions), Waco Bassick (Western Province), JJ Basson (Lions), Daniel Bosman (Western Province), Dayalan Boyce (Dolphins), Paul James (Western Province), Enathi Khitshini (Garden Route Badgers), Adnaan Lagadien (Western Province), Bayanda Majola (Dolphins), Bandile Mbatha (Dolphins), Lethabo Phahlamohlaka (Titans), Kamogelo Phiri (Lions), Ntando Soni (Dolphins), and Jorich van Schalkwyk (Titans).

Management
Malibongwe Maketa (Head Coach), Blanche Conradie (Manager), Paul Adams (Bowling Coach), Imraan Khan (Batting Coach), Thabang Kumalo (Fielding Coach), Tumi Masekela (Strength and Conditioning Coach), Sheenagh Jordaan (Physiotherapist), Kyle Southgate (Team Analyst), and Eugene Oppelt (Performance Psychologist).

Fixtures
Monday, 28 April at 09:00
Cricket Namibia vs South Africa U19 – Namibia Cricket Ground, Windhoek

Wednesday, 30 April at 09:00
Cricket Namibia vs South Africa U19 – Namibia Cricket Ground, Windhoek

Friday, 02 May at 09:00
Cricket Namibia vs South Africa U19 – High Performance Oval, Windhoek

Source: cricket.co.za

David Miller: Left-handed South African batsman David Miller is best known for his power- hitting and started his career with the Dolphins at age 17. He has also been part of the Indian Premier League. His 256-run partnership with JP Duminy in 2011 was the highest in all World Cups for
the fifth-wicket.

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