U-15 World Challenge: West Indies to face Pakistan in final

Karachi, Aug 9: West Indies defeated South Africa by the skin of their teeth to earn a title shot against Pakistan in the Under-15 World Challenge.

The West Indies, chasing 226 for victory in 50 overs, won the semifinal spanning over two days with two wickets and as many balls to spare. Interestingly, Saturday's final will be a repeat of the 1987 Under-19 World Cup final which was staged in Australia.

The boy who made victory possible for the West Indies was A.Ragoonath who remained undefeated on a 130-ball 93. His innings was studded with nine boundaries.

South Africa, however, are themselves to be blamed for the defeat as they conceded no less than 29 extras, including 24 wides and no-balls which meant four extra overs and 24 bonus runs.

Earlier, South Africa resuming at 192 for five in 42 overs, added 33 runs from their remaining seven overs to finish at 225 for seven from their allotted 50 overs.

D.van Wyk was the top scorer with a 111-ball 85 comprising nine boundaries while D.van Jaarsveld contributed 55 with six fours from 73 balls. The two featured in a 105-run fourth wicket partnership.