ICC U19 CWC18 - New Zealand beat South Africa by 71 runs

Jan.20 (CRICKETNMORE) - New Zealand beat South Africa by 71 runs in ICC U19 World Cup on Saturday at Bay Oval in Tauranga. Match Summary New Zealand - 279-8 in 50 overs (Rachin Ravindra 76, Jacob Bhula 44, Dale Philips 43, Max Chu 35; Kgaudise

South Africa lost some early wickets but a 106-run stand for the fifth wicket between Hermann Rolfes (108) and Jean du Plessis (54) raised hopes. However, the 2014 champions lost their last six wickets for 26 runs in the face of a high asking rate. Ravindra grabbed four for 32 with his left-arm spin to bag the player of the match award.

In the Super League quarterfinals, New Zealand play Afghanistan while South Africa will run into two-time champions Pakistan.

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