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The Citizen
29-04-2025
- Sport
- The Citizen
Jason Rowles' 5-wicket haul leads SA U19 victory over Namibia
Jason Rowles claimed an incredible five-wicket haul to set up South Africa U19's 10-wicket win over Cricket Namibia in the opening game of their three-match 50-over series in Windhoek. The slow left-arm spinner sent down six overs in which he returned five wickets for just eight runs. Thirty-one out of his 36 deliveries were dots, with his figures key to rolling over the hosts for 95 at the Namibia Cricket Ground. Adnaan Lagadien then plundered nine fours and a six in a dashing unbeaten 65 off 47 balls to help the away side chase down their target inside 12 overs and go 1-0 up in the series. Match two takes place tomorrow. Before that, the Junior Proteas will take full pride in this win after delivering a complete performance from the time they won the toss and bowled, right through until the end. Fit-again Lions fast bowler JJ Bason (2-32) struck in the third over when he got rid of Muller Michael for a duck, before possibly the only passage of play that went well for the Namibians over the next 10 overs. This was when Zacheo Jansen van Vuuren struck a top score of 41 and put on 41 with Malan Morkel (10) for the second wicket, allowing their side to reach 49-1. But Ntando Soni (1-22) then began the slide by dismissing the latter, with the former following just under three overs later when he was removed by another Dolphins player, Bandile Mbatha (1-9). The slide continued as Rowles worked his magic and no other Namibia player managed to reach double figures. In the end they collapsed and were all out in 28 overs, which included losing nine wickets for 46 runs. Lagadien was then in no mood to hang around, and together with Jorich van Schalkwyk (23* off 25 balls), chased down the target with 38.1 overs to spare. The post Rowles stars for SA U19 in Namibia appeared first on SA Cricketmag.
IOL News
21-04-2025
- Sport
- IOL News
Mandla Mashimbyi wants Proteas Women ‘to feel like they belong' on Sri Lanka tour
Proteas Women coach Mandla Mashimbyi believes the touring squad for the upcoming ODI Tri-Series in Sri Lanka has the perfect blend of youth and experience. Despite veteran all-rounder Marizanne Kapp resting and Anneke Bosch ruled out through injury, the South Africans still boast a host of stalwarts in captain Laura Wolvaardt, former skipper Sune Luus, all-rounder Chloe Tryon, seamer Ayabonga Khaka and left-arm spinner Nonkululeko Mlaba. They will be joined in Sri Lanka by ICC Women's Emerging Player of the Year Annerie Dercksen and the uncapped trio of Karabo Meso, Seshnie Naidu and Miané Smit. There is certainly plenty expected from teenage duo Meso and Naidu after their exploits in the recent ICC Under-19 Women's World Cup, where they played a big part in the Junior Proteas reaching the final in Malaysia. Mashimbyi feels it's all about creating a healthy environment for the youngsters to shine. 'Skill is skill, but when coupled with a good human being, you'll get a lot more out of that player. My coaching philosophy is rooted in growing the human. If that part is nurtured, then the cricketer thrives,' said Mashimbyi. 'In teams, we often fall into the trap of thinking we know each other, but knowing someone's name and role is not knowing their journey. 'When players understand, what others have overcome to get here, they'll fight harder for one another. In-article Gallery Widget not supported yet. 'Everyone in the team must feel they belong. 'Once players know their relevance in the space – whether it's mentoring, energy, or performance – then the team really begins to grow.' Furthermore, he stressed that he has full faith in the teenagers to deliver with any undue pressure. 'I'm a coach who is youth-mad because of what they bring. They come with no baggage – they come with an open mind to want to have an impact on the environment, which is good,' he said. 'Youngsters bring energy and fearlessness. They want to learn, they want to contribute. 'Experience, on the other hand, brings calm, structure and a deep understanding of the game. 'It's about marrying the two, and when they work hand in hand, we get the best of both worlds. 'Karabo has been really good this last year with the bat, and Seshnie brings a different dynamic into the team as a leggy. 'Miané is somebody who is also promising with the bat. They've earned this opportunity with their performances and potential.
