The Cricket South Africa (CSA) Youth XI experienced a 31-run defeat against Zimbabwe in the sixth and final round-robin match of the Youth T20 Tri-Series at the Chatsworth Oval in Durban on Friday, 16 January 2026.
Despite the loss, the CSA Youth XI progressed to the final, edging Zimbabwe on net run rate by a narrow 0.04, and will face the unbeaten South Africa Under-19 Women in the decider.
In today’s clash, Zimbabwe recovered from a tricky start to post 120/5, with Salem Museka recording an aggressive 23-ball 40. The Youth XI could only respond with 89 all out in 19.2 overs after Museka continued her fine day with figures of four for 15 with the ball.
The invitational side won the toss and elected to put the visitors in to bat. A decision that proved to be the right one early on as Nthabiseng Nini (2/19) caused trouble for Zimbabwe’s opening pair. She dismissed both Nicollette Nyika and Christina Mutasa for first ball ducks in the first over of the encounter.
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Zimbabwe steadied through Nokutenda Makanhiwa (25) and Tadiwa Garutsa (21), who added a valuable 34-run partnership for the third wicket. The stand was broken in the sixth over when Jemma Botha (1/12) trapped Garutsa LBW, reducing the visitors to 35/3.
Lorraine Pemhiwa (8) joined Makanhiwa and helped lift the score to 59/3 before the Youth XI struck again, with Maria van der Vyfer (1/3) and Jeze Campher (1/12) removing both batters in quick succession.
With Zimbabwe needing a strong finish, Makanaka Zinyama (17) and Museka combined for an unbeaten 58-run partnership, guiding their side to a solid 120/5 at the close of the innings.
In reply, the CSA Youth XI endured a difficult start to their chase. After openers Jeze Campher (0) and Chanel Venter (0) were dismissed early by Christina Mutasa (1/13) and Buhlebenkosi Maposa (2/13) respectively, Museka stormed through the middle order with four crucial wickets, leaving the Youth XI reeling on 37/6 after nine overs.
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Despite resistance from Van der Vyfer (19), Ashley Sibanda (17*) and Bruzaan Goosen (15), wickets continued to fall at regularly. The CSA Youth XI were eventually bowled out for 89 in 19.2 overs, handing Zimbabwe a 31-run victory.
The Tri-Series final will take place on Sunday, 18 January from 13h00 and will be broadcast live on CSA’s YouTube page.
CSA Youth XI Squad
Jemma Botha (Western Province)
Jezé Campher (Garden Route Badgers)
Bruzaan Goosen (Eastern Storm)
Simoné Lourens (Titans)
Siphokuhle Masilela (Eastern Storm)
Nthabiseng Nini (North West)
Diara Ramlakan (Central Gauteng Lions)
Puseletso Sekhute (North West)
Gabriella Sequeira (Titans)
Ashley Sibanda (Central Gauteng Lions)
Oluhle Siyo (Western Province)
Maria van der Vyfer (Boland)
Diedre van Rensburg (North West)
Chanel Venter (Titans)
Zimbabwe Squad
Nokutenda Makanhiwa
Nicollette Nyika
Lorraine Pemhiwa
Bethel Zinyama
Tadiwa Garutsa
Ruvarashe Mpufo
Buhlebenkosi Maposa (C)
Christina Mutasa
Felicity Mpofu
Salem Museka
Sharmaine Manyukwi
Tawananyasha Zvomarima
Vanessa Mayedza
Chevaughn Ndoro
Shanel Machado
Results and Fixtures of the SA U19 Women’s Youth T20 Tri-Series against Zimbabwe U19 Women and CSA Youth XI at the Chatsworth Oval in Durban (All matches start at 1pm)
Fri 9 January – SA U19 Women beat Zimbabwe U19 by 31 runs
Sat 10 January – SA U19 Women beat CSA Youth XI by 11 runs
Mon 12 January – SA U19 Women beat CSA Youth XI by 20 runs
Tue 13 January – CSA Youth XI beat Zimbabwe U19 by 18 runs
Thu 15 January – SA U19 Women beat Zimbabwe U19 by 5 wickets
Fri 16 January – Zimbabwe U19 beat CSA Youth by 31 runs
Sun 18 January – Youth T20 Tri-Series Final (Venue TBC)
Original Copy: Cricket South Africa Communications, with editing by gsport
Main Photo Caption: The Cricket South Africa (CSA) Youth XI experienced a 31-run defeat against Zimbabwe in the sixth and final round-robin match of the Youth T20 Tri-Series at the Chatsworth Oval in Durban on Friday, 16 January 2026. Photo: CSA
Photo 2 Caption: Despite their loss, the CSA Youth XI qualify for the Tr-Series final against the SA Youth XI on net run rate, on Sunday. File Photo: CSA
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