Chamuditha's Century & Akash's 4-Wicker Haul Keep Sri Lanka Hoping

Sri Lanka's Under-19 cricket team kept their semi-final hopes alive in the ICC U19 World Cup Super Six stage with a thrilling five-wicket win over South Africa. Viran Chamuditha's brilliant 110 off 94 balls, featuring 13 fours and a six, laid the foundation for the chase. The day began well for South Africa Under-19, who won the toss, chose to bat and added 96 for the first wicket. Once Vigneshwaran Akash got Adnaan Lagadien, Jorich Van Schalkwyk - the other opener - had to do the bulk of the scoring, with regular wickets falling at the other end. Jorich Van Schalkwyk's 116 (13x4, 2x6) anchored South Africa's innings, but Sri Lanka fought back with Chamuditha's 110 and Akash's 4/46. Sri Lanka's chase got off to a shaky start, but Chamuditha's 143-run stand with Wekunagoda put them back on track. Chamuditha's century and Dinsara's 32 helped seal the win, keeping Sri Lanka's semi-final hopes alive. He was ably supported by Senuja Wekunagoda's 48 and Vimath Dinsara's 32. Vigneshwaran Akash's outstanding four-for (4/46) had earlier restricted South Africa to 261/7, with Jorich Van Schalkwyk scoring 116. Sri Lanka now awaits the outcome of Afghanistan vs Ireland match, needing Ireland to win for them to qualify for the semi-finals.