AUS-U19 vs SL-U19 Match 24 Results

3:40 PM IST Right then Australia Under-19 seals the top spot in the group after defeating Sri Lanka Under-19 by 6 wickets. Cricketing actions continue to flourish our way as all you need is to switch tabs and enjoy an exciting clash going on in the SA20 league between Durban and Paarl. See you guys soon, till then cheers!

3:39 PM IST Hugh Weibgen the winning captain credits Sri Lanka Under-19 for the way they played and took it to the end. He adds that with 4 main bowlers, they can find the 10 overs from the part-timers and it shouldn't be an issue going ahead. He further says that the pitch had spin and they were trying to play according to the situation and will see how the pitches react in the games ahead.

3:35 PM IST The skipper of Sri Lanka Under-19 Sineth Jayawardena says they were planning near about 240-250 but the Aussies bowled well and they were unable to put up partnerships in between as much as they would've liked. Adds that the problem for them is not having enough good partnerships that take the game deep. Mentions that some changes will be there in the coming games.

3:31 PM IST Ryan Hicks is the player of the match for his outstanding unbeaten innings of 77 runs. He says the plan was to control the game, play positively and keep the runs ticking. He adds that he likes to use his feet and use the crease against the spinners. He then says that they were trying to negate the spinners and cashed in on quicks.

3:22 PM IST Stay tuned for the presentation ...

3:22 PM IST Earlier in the day, after electing to bat first Sri Lanka Under-19 managed to post a fighting total in front of the young Aussies, thanks to a brilliant knock of 64 by Dinura Kalupahana, a few others did get starts but threw their wicket after putting in the hard yards. There were a few partnerships in the 40s but they kept losing wickets regularly. The bowlers bowled well keeping the Islanders at bay. Callum Vidler was the pick of the bowlers as he chipped in with 3 while Mahli Beardman and Tom Campbell scalped a couple each. Other bowlers chipped in with a wicket each as well.