South Africa scrape through to Super League

Group C South Africa190 for 9 (van Jaarsveld 76, Bresnan 3-35) beat England U19s 189 (Davies 63) by one wicket
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South Africa scraped their way into the Super League by the narrowest of margins with a one-wicket win against England at Chittagong. England, though, still made it through as winners of Group C.

South Africa had to win the match to qualify and they looked in control after bowling England out for 189. But they made hard work of the run chase, and it needed a nervy 20-run last wicket stand between Keagan Africa and Waylain September to secure the victory.

Six different South African bowlers picked up wickets as Steven Davies, Man of the Match against Nepal, was the only batsman to reach 50. He was bowled for 63 after adding 83 with Ravi Bopara. England then lost their last six wickets for only 31 runs.

The South Africa reply was anchored by opener Vaughn van Jaarsveld, who scored 76 to pave the way for Africa and Craig Alexander to edge the side to victory.

Russell Domingo, South Africa's coach, was relieved with the outcome. "The bowling and fielding departments are performing to expectations but our batting remains weak," said Domingo. "The team's performance will have to improve during the next phase of the tournament."

The result meant that South Africa and England will play in the Super League while Nepal - who beat South Africa two days ago - and Uganda go into the Plate Championship.