Australia Under-19s vs http://www.senore.com/Cricket/New-Zealand-c754 Under-19s – Quadrangular series – Live Cricket Score and Update
http://www.senore.com/Cricket/Ireland-c751 Stadium, Townsville.
Batting first, the Kiwi contingent never looked settled against Joshua McClelland, who grabbed an impressive four-wicket haul, and were bowled out on a paltry 146 in 48.3 overs.
In reply, the hosts strolled to the victory total, courtesy of a patient unbeaten half-century from skipper William Bosisto, and completed the target with more than 14 overs to spare.
It was a crucial game for both sides, who were looking to claim the second spot on the points table, behind league leaders http://www.senore.com/Cricket/England-c56013.
The pleasing element for the host team was the presence of http://www.senore.com/Cricket/South-Africa-c757, and was included in the lineup.
He again provided a glimpse of his talent, claiming the wicket of Kiwi opener http://www.senore.com/Cricket/MJ-Lumb-c1981 Carter in the first over of the game. The early blow helped the Aussies to cement their dominancy on the proceedings, and despite the second-wicket stand adding 69, the slow scoring rate meant that the partnership was hardly threatening.
http://www.senore.com/Cricket/Michael-Joseph-Davidson-c76074 was the next man to depart, with McClelland claiming his first wicket of the game. The opener made 37, which remained the highest individual score from the visiting party. His dismissal firmly put his team on the back foot as the reaming batters failed to add substantially. Cam Fletcher was the other representative from the team, who could reach thirty.
With 147 to chase, the Aussies were also dealt an early blow after opener http://www.senore.com/Cricket/JM-Anderson-c1705 Peirson was sent back on duck in the second over. However, Cameron Bancroft and Bosisto restored their side’s dominant position with a patient stand of 80.
Bancroft departed after making 31 and was soon followed by Sam Hain ( run out) but Bosisto stood firm and anchored the innings to remain undefeated on 67, along with McClelland ( 10*). The Australians reached 147 in 35.2 overs and consequently cemented the second spot on the points table, leaving their opponents at third.
The semi-finals of the competition will take place on April 13.
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