An all-round performance from captain Kayla Reyneke and the SA U19 Women bowling unit helped the home side secure back-to-back victories and a 5-0 series whitewash against Ireland U19 in the Youth T20 International series held at the Assupol Tuks Oval in Tshwane, on Friday, 1 November, 2024.
The dynamic Reyneke starred in the fourth T20I with a career-best fifty and figures of one for 18, leading South Africa to a 37-run victory.
Although the final T20I posed more of a challenge, Reyneke, Nthabiseng Nini, and Fay Cowling took key wickets to restrict Ireland to a manageable score, setting up a successful run chase for a series clean sweep.
In the first match of the day, the SA U19s were put into bat after Ireland won the toss.
Despite losing both openers in the first eight balls, South Africa rallied to post the series’ highest total of 168/6, thanks largely to Player of the Match Reyneke’s explosive 73 off 42 balls, which included two fours and eight sixes, supported by Karabo Meso’s quick-fire 36 off 20 balls (five fours and one six).
With the ball, SA U19s kept up the pressure, claiming four wickets through Reyneke (1/18), Mona-Lisa Legodi (1/23), and Cowling (1/23), along with a crucial run out.
Their efforts restricted Ireland to 131/4 in their 20 overs, despite a resilient 73 off 52 balls (10 fours) from Irish captain Amy Hunter. The 37-run victory gave South Africa a commanding 4-0 lead in the series with one match remaining.
In the fifth and final Youth T20I, the SA U19 Women bowled first again. Contributions from Reyneke (2/11), Nini (2/12), and Cowling (1/24), alongside three run-outs, limited Ireland to 104/9 in 20 overs. Lara McBride top-scored for Ireland with a steady 33 off 34 balls (3 fours).
During their chase, SA U19s encountered a challenge as Ireland’s Player of the Match Aimee Maguire delivered figures of four for 17 in her four overs, supported by Freya Sargent (2/29).
Despite the Irish bowlers’ efforts, South Africa narrowly completed the chase for a one-wicket win in the 15th over, with contributions from Simoné Lourens (29) at the top of the order and lower-order runs from Cowling (18), as well as an unbeaten 10th wicket partnership between Ashleigh van Wyk (7*) and Nini (9*) to seal the series white-wash.
SA skipper Kayla Reyneke was awarded the Player of the Series accolade after an all-round effort including finishing as the leading run-scorer with 138 runs in five innings, along with seven wickets.
SA U19 Women’s Squad for Youth T20 International Series against Ireland
Jemma Botha (World Sports Betting Western Province)
Fay Cowling (DP World Lions)
Jae-Leigh Filander (World Sports Betting Western Province)
Mona-Lisa Legodi (Fidelity Titans)
Simoné Lourens (Fidelity Titans)
Karabo Meso (DP World Lions)
Seshnie Naidu (Hollywoodbets Dolphins)
Nthabiseng Nini (Glencore Dragons)
Luyanda Nzuza (Knights)
Diara Ramlakan (DP World Lions)
Kayla Reyneke (World Sports Betting Western Province)
Deidré van Rensburg (Glencore Dragons)
Mieke van Voorst (Eastern Storm)
Ashleigh van Wyk (Eastern Storm)
Chanel Venter (Fidelity Titans)
Results for the Youth T20I Series at the Groenkloof Oval in Tshwane
Monday, 28 October
09h30: South Africa U19 beat Ireland U19 by 6 wickets (41 balls rem.)
14h00: South Africa U19 beat Ireland U19 by 6 wickets (58 balls rem.)
Wednesday, 30 October
14h00: South Africa U19 Women beat Ireland U19 by 58 runs
Friday, 1 November
09h30: South Africa U19 Women beat Ireland by 37 runs
14h00: South Africa U19 Women beat Ireland U19 by 1 wicket (32 balls rem.)
Original Copy: Cricket South Africa, with editing by gsport
Main Photo Caption: The SA U19 Women’s cricket team team celebrate their five-nil T20 International series win over Ireland U19 Women at the conclusion of ceremonies after the final match at the Assupol Tuks Oval in Tshwane, on Friday, 1 November, 2024. All Photos: Cricket South Africa
Photo 2 Caption: Western Province cricketer and South African captain Kayla Reyneke won Player of the Series for her leading 138 runs in 5 innings.
Photo 3 Caption: Reyneke accounted for three Ireland wickets in two T20I matches on Friday, with a total of seven wickets in the series.
Photo 4 Caption: The SA skipper acknowledges the applause following her brisk half-century in the fourth T20I, going on to score a career-best 73 off 42 balls.
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