BULAWAYO: Viran Chamuditha slammed a brisk century as Sri Lanka secured a comfortable five-wicket win over South Africa in their ICC Men’s U19 World Cup 2026 Super Sixes clash at Queens Sports Club on Thursday.
Sri Lanka chased down 262 run target in 46 overs, losing five wickets in the process.
After losing their opener Dimantha Mahavithana in the fifth over, Senuja Wekunagoda and Viran Chamuditha  made the light work of the chase with a 143 run partnership.
Senuja Wekunagoda made 48 off from 63 balls with the help of four boundaries and a six.
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Meanwhile, Chamuditha continued on despite losing wickets at the other end. He scored 110 from 94 balls with the help of 13 boundaries and a six.
Eventually, Sri Lanka reached the target in 46 overs.
For South Africa, Corne Botha and Michael Kruiskamp picked up two wickets each.
Earlier, after opting to bat first, South Africa posted 261 for seven in 50 overs.
Jorich Van Schalkwyk starred with the bat, striking 13 fours and two sixes in his 116 from 130 balls.
Adnaan Lagadien remained the other notable contributor with the bat, scoring 46 from 57, including six fours and a maximum.
For Sri Lanka, Vigneshwaran Akash remained the standout bowler, picking up a four wicket haul in his quota of 10 overs. Kavija Gamage also supported him well with two wickets to his name.
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