Farhan Ahmed five-for but England U19s thwarted in victory push
South Africa's last pair survive nervy finish to salvage draw after Bulbulia century
26/01Result
1st unofficial Test, England Under-19s tour of South Africa at Stellenbosch, Jan 26-29 2025
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![England Under-19s]( "England Under-19s")
299 & 336/9d -
![South Africa Under-19s]( "South Africa Under-19s")
319 & 295/9 (79 ov)
26/01Result
1st unofficial Test, England Under-19s tour of South Africa at Stellenbosch, Jan 26-29 2025
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![England Under-19s]( "England Under-19s")
299 & 336/9d -
![South Africa Under-19s]( "South Africa Under-19s")
319 & 295/9 (79 ov)
Match Centre
Match Details
Toss
South Africa Under-19s , elected to field first
Match number
Season
Match days
26,27,28,29 January 2025 (4-day match)
Youth Test debut
Reserve Umpire
Match Referee
Scorecard Summary
ENGLAND UNDER-19S 299 (99.1 OVERS)1ST INNINGS
- Farhan Ahmed90 (150)
- Jack Home63 (116)
- Nqobani Mokoena5/61 (25)
- Raeeq Daniels4/49 (23.1)
SOUTH AFRICA UNDER-19S 319 (93.4 OVERS)1ST INNINGS
- Muhammed Bulbulia88 (163)
- Jason Rowles90 (118)
- Tazeem Chaudry Ali3/73 (21)
- Farhan Ahmed4/78 (23)
ENGLAND UNDER-19S 336/9d (84 OVERS)2ND INNINGS
- Jack Home*60 (69)
- Thomas Rew71 (71)
- Divan de Villiers1/30 (6)
- Chad Mason5/111 (30)
SOUTH AFRICA UNDER-19S 295/9 (79 OVERS)2ND INNINGS
- Muhammed Bulbulia114 (154)
- Jason Rowles51 (97)
- Tazeem Chaudry Ali3/56 (14)
- Farhan Ahmed5/103 (33)
Match Coverage
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