DAY 2 at the 2023 Under 19 Cricket World Cup saw some of the real contenders of the tournament make a big statement in their opening games.

Group B

New Zealand flexes its muscles

As expected, New Zealand made light work of Indonesia in its opening clash. Set a mere 75 for victory, New Zealand did not even need 10 overs to reach the tally. Natasha Wakelin took three wickets for the Kiwis while Anna Browning picked up two wickets and topped the run tally too.

West Indies pick up handy win

In Group B’s other game, it was the West Indies who picked up a handy first up win over Ireland. The West Indies batted first and set the Irish 126 for victory, but the Irish ultimately kept losing too many wickets, falling seven runs short.

Zaida James top scored for the West Indies with 52 and topped the wicket tally with four. Meanwhile for the Irish Freya Sargent picked up two wickets while a 42 from Annabelle Squires was not enough for the Irish to get the win.

Group C

Pakistan win comfortably

As expected, Pakistan produced a comfortable eight-wicket win over Rwanda. Set 107 for victory, the Pakistanis did need almost 18 overs to get the job done but still had plenty of wickets in the shed.

Eyman Fatima led the way with the bat for the Pakistanis with 65, while Areesha Noor Bhatti took two wickets. Meanwhile for the Rwandans Gisele Ishimwe top scored with 40.

England do it easy

In Group C’s other game, it was a walk in the park for the English, who defeated Zimbabwe by 176 runs. After England posted 4/199, they then bowled the Zimbabweans out for a mere 23.

Niamh Holland top scored for England with 59, while Grace Scrivens and Charis Pavely both made 45. Scrivens also topped the wicket tally with four, while Sophia Smale and Josie Groves both took two.

Day 3 Action

10am local (7pm AEDT) – India vs UAE and Sri Lanka vs Bangladesh

1:45pm local (10:45pm AEDT) – South Africa vs Scotland and Australia vs USA