In a feast of strokeplay at Namibia’s High Performance Oval, South Africa U19 captain Mohammad Bulbulia and Jason Rawles etched their names in the 2026 World Cup record books with a third-wicket partnership of 201 runs, powering their team to 397/6 versus Tanzania.
Tanzania won the toss and bowled, but South Africa’s innings exploded early. Jorich van Schalkwyk’s 47 off 34 (5 sixes, 2 fours) and Adnaan La Gadie’s 32 formed a 58-run platform. Bulbulia then steadied with 35 more before unleashing with Rawles.
The 108-ball 108 from Bulbulia (10×4, 1×6) complemented Rawles’ unbeaten 125 (101 balls, 10×4, 5×6), lifting South Africa from 93/2 to batting paradise. Paul James’ 46* off 18 (5×6, 2×4) added fireworks in an 82-run stand.
Simba Mbaki starred for Tanzania with two wickets, supported by one each from Khalidi Juma and Alfred Daniel. After stumbling against Afghanistan by 28 runs, this is South Africa’s statement performance.
Tanzania must summon a miracle to chase 398. The Proteas gear up for West Indies on January 22, brimming with confidence in Group D.