Guyana and West Indies
batsman Shamar Apple celebrates getting to a century. (ICC)
ICC U19 Men’s World Cup
Preparations for the ICC Under-19s Men’s Cricket World Cup continued with West Indies, Pakistan and Tanzania all winning their warm-up matches.
Tanzania clinched a nail-biting encounter with Ireland by one wicket, recovering from 21 for six to chase 198, while the West Indies were victorious over Japan by 229 runs.
Pakistan eased past the USA by 69 runs, while Bangladesh’s match with Scotland was eventually abandoned because of rain.
Tanzania fight back to defeat Ireland
Tanzania elected to field first and their decision paid dividends as they dismissed Ireland for 197, Khalidy Juma leading the way with five for 35.
Discipline with the ball repeatedly stopped Ireland from building partnerships, despite defiant knocks from Adam Leckey (38) and Freddie Ogilby (36).
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