South Africa U19S Trail 8 for 269 (Raouls 90, Bulbulia 88, Toujem 3-62, Farhan 3-74) England U19S 299 (Farhan 90, Holm 63, Mokena 5-61, Daniel 4-49) by 30 runs
Spin duo Tuzem Ali and Farhan Ahmed claimed three wickets late in the Covid-19 fightback to inspire a strong England men to win two of the first Youth Tests against South Africa Men. U19s day in Stellenbosch.
Jason Rowles and Muhammad Bulbulia shared a 139-run third-wicket stand before the Young Lions collapsed to 57 for 6, leaving 6 for 8 and 6 for 8. Gave – still 30 runs behind.
Farhan had helped the Young Lions recover with a composed 90 on day one and the 16-year-old Nottinghamshire all-rounder was at it again with the ball as he first bowled Ednan Lagadian for figures of 3 for 74 .
Tazeem broke the Raul and Bulbulia partnership when the latter was bowled by a right legspinner’s delivery which pitched on leg and took the top of the stumps.
England captain Archie Vaughan removed Rowles, top-edging a slog-sweep which was easily held by wicketkeeper Thomas Reve, who then took a sharp catch down leg to give Farhan his second wicket. Had constructed.
Farhan struck with the final ball of the day, the fielders crowded the bat, when Ben Dawkins held a low catch at first slip to remove Letabo Pahlamohlaka.
