By Sports ReporterZIMBABWE men’s Under 19 cricket team on Friday kicked off the one day international (ODI) tri-series with a 278-run defeat at Sunrise Sports Club in Harare.The three team tournament, which will run until August 10, 2025, consist of Bangladesh, South Africa and hosts Zimbabwe.All participating countries are using the tournament to prepare for the 2026 men’s Under 19 Cricket World Cup, which will be co-hosted by Zimbabwe and Namibia.The tri-series will see all the teams playing each other in a round robin format multiple times, before the final scheduled for August 10 at Harare Sports Club.Talking of Friday’s opening match, the visitor were too good with the bat for the Zimbabwean bowlers, as they posted 385 runs for 10 wickets in 49.5 runs during the first innings.Player of The Match, Jorich Van Schalkwayk was South Africa’s best performer with the bat as he managed 215 runs off 153 balls, setting a new record in youth ODI cricket records as he became the first to score a double century.Unlike South Africa, the Young Chevrons were poor with the bat as they poorly tried to chase the target, in the process losing all 10 wickets with only 107 runs.The tri-series continues this Saturday when South Africa play Bangladesh to renew their rivalry from a youth ODI series hosted by the former last week.Zimbabwe will be back in action next Monday when they face Bangladesh in their second match at Harare Sports Club.

By Sports ReporterZIMBABWE men’s Under 19 cricket team on Friday kicked off the one day international (ODI) tri-series with a 278-run defeat at Sunrise Sports Club in Harare.The three team tournament, which will run until August 10, 2025, consist of Bangladesh, South Africa and hosts Zimbabwe.All participating countries are using the tournament to prepare for the 2026 men’s Under 19 Cricket World Cup, which will be co-hosted by Zimbabwe and Namibia.The tri-series will see all the teams playing each other in a round robin format multiple times, before the final scheduled for August 10 at Harare Sports Club.Talking of Friday’s opening match, the visitor were too good with the bat for the Zimbabwean bowlers, as they posted 385 runs for 10 wickets in 49.5 runs during the first innings.Player of The Match, Jorich Van Schalkwayk was South Africa’s best performer with the bat as he managed 215 runs off 153 balls, setting a new record in youth ODI cricket records as he became the first to score a double century.Unlike South Africa, the Young Chevrons were poor with the bat as they poorly tried to chase the target, in the process losing all 10 wickets with only 107 runs.The tri-series continues this Saturday when South Africa play Bangladesh to renew their rivalry from a youth ODI series hosted by the former last week.Zimbabwe will be back in action next Monday when they face Bangladesh in their second match at Harare Sports Club.

ZIMBABWE men’s Under 19 cricket team on Friday kicked off the one day international (ODI) tri-series with a 278-run defeat at Sunrise Sports Club in Harare.

The three team tournament, which will run until August 10, 2025, consist of Bangladesh, South Africa and hosts Zimbabwe.All participating countries are using the tournament to prepare for the 2026 men’s Under 19 Cricket World Cup, which will be co-hosted by Zimbabwe and Namibia.The tri-series will see all the teams playing each other in a round robin format multiple times, before the final scheduled for August 10 at Harare Sports Club.Talking of Friday’s opening match, the visitor were too good with the bat for the Zimbabwean bowlers, as they posted 385 runs for 10 wickets in 49.5 runs during the first innings.Player of The Match, Jorich Van Schalkwayk was South Africa’s best performer with the bat as he managed 215 runs off 153 balls, setting a new record in youth ODI cricket records as he became the first to score a double century.Unlike South Africa, the Young Chevrons were poor with the bat as they poorly tried to chase the target, in the process losing all 10 wickets with only 107 runs.The tri-series continues this Saturday when South Africa play Bangladesh to renew their rivalry from a youth ODI series hosted by the former last week.Zimbabwe will be back in action next Monday when they face Bangladesh in their second match at Harare Sports Club.

The three team tournament, which will run until August 10, 2025, consist of Bangladesh, South Africa and hosts Zimbabwe.

All participating countries are using the tournament to prepare for the 2026 men’s Under 19 Cricket World Cup, which will be co-hosted by Zimbabwe and Namibia.The tri-series will see all the teams playing each other in a round robin format multiple times, before the final scheduled for August 10 at Harare Sports Club.Talking of Friday’s opening match, the visitor were too good with the bat for the Zimbabwean bowlers, as they posted 385 runs for 10 wickets in 49.5 runs during the first innings.Player of The Match, Jorich Van Schalkwayk was South Africa’s best performer with the bat as he managed 215 runs off 153 balls, setting a new record in youth ODI cricket records as he became the first to score a double century.Unlike South Africa, the Young Chevrons were poor with the bat as they poorly tried to chase the target, in the process losing all 10 wickets with only 107 runs.The tri-series continues this Saturday when South Africa play Bangladesh to renew their rivalry from a youth ODI series hosted by the former last week.Zimbabwe will be back in action next Monday when they face Bangladesh in their second match at Harare Sports Club.

All participating countries are using the tournament to prepare for the 2026 men’s Under 19 Cricket World Cup, which will be co-hosted by Zimbabwe and Namibia.

The tri-series will see all the teams playing each other in a round robin format multiple times, before the final scheduled for August 10 at Harare Sports Club.Talking of Friday’s opening match, the visitor were too good with the bat for the Zimbabwean bowlers, as they posted 385 runs for 10 wickets in 49.5 runs during the first innings.Player of The Match, Jorich Van Schalkwayk was South Africa’s best performer with the bat as he managed 215 runs off 153 balls, setting a new record in youth ODI cricket records as he became the first to score a double century.Unlike South Africa, the Young Chevrons were poor with the bat as they poorly tried to chase the target, in the process losing all 10 wickets with only 107 runs.The tri-series continues this Saturday when South Africa play Bangladesh to renew their rivalry from a youth ODI series hosted by the former last week.Zimbabwe will be back in action next Monday when they face Bangladesh in their second match at Harare Sports Club.

The tri-series will see all the teams playing each other in a round robin format multiple times, before the final scheduled for August 10 at Harare Sports Club.

Talking of Friday’s opening match, the visitor were too good with the bat for the Zimbabwean bowlers, as they posted 385 runs for 10 wickets in 49.5 runs during the first innings.Player of The Match, Jorich Van Schalkwayk was South Africa’s best performer with the bat as he managed 215 runs off 153 balls, setting a new record in youth ODI cricket records as he became the first to score a double century.Unlike South Africa, the Young Chevrons were poor with the bat as they poorly tried to chase the target, in the process losing all 10 wickets with only 107 runs.The tri-series continues this Saturday when South Africa play Bangladesh to renew their rivalry from a youth ODI series hosted by the former last week.Zimbabwe will be back in action next Monday when they face Bangladesh in their second match at Harare Sports Club.

Talking of Friday’s opening match, the visitor were too good with the bat for the Zimbabwean bowlers, as they posted 385 runs for 10 wickets in 49.5 runs during the first innings.

Player of The Match, Jorich Van Schalkwayk was South Africa’s best performer with the bat as he managed 215 runs off 153 balls, setting a new record in youth ODI cricket records as he became the first to score a double century.Unlike South Africa, the Young Chevrons were poor with the bat as they poorly tried to chase the target, in the process losing all 10 wickets with only 107 runs.The tri-series continues this Saturday when South Africa play Bangladesh to renew their rivalry from a youth ODI series hosted by the former last week.Zimbabwe will be back in action next Monday when they face Bangladesh in their second match at Harare Sports Club.

Player of The Match, Jorich Van Schalkwayk was South Africa’s best performer with the bat as he managed 215 runs off 153 balls, setting a new record in youth ODI cricket records as he became the first to score a double century.

Unlike South Africa, the Young Chevrons were poor with the bat as they poorly tried to chase the target, in the process losing all 10 wickets with only 107 runs.The tri-series continues this Saturday when South Africa play Bangladesh to renew their rivalry from a youth ODI series hosted by the former last week.Zimbabwe will be back in action next Monday when they face Bangladesh in their second match at Harare Sports Club.

Unlike South Africa, the Young Chevrons were poor with the bat as they poorly tried to chase the target, in the process losing all 10 wickets with only 107 runs.

Source: Newzimbabwe

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