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Van Schalkwyk Hits First Youth ODI Double-Century

The South Africa opener scored 215 off 153 balls to propel his team into a commanding position in the current Tri-Nations tournament.

Overview

  • Van Schalkwyk reached his 215 in the 47th over, dispatching 19 fours and six sixes during his 153-ball stay at the crease.
  • The innings eclipsed the previous Youth ODI individual record of 191 set by Sri Lanka’s Hasitha Boyagoda in 2018.
  • Earlier in the week, he was stranded on an unbeaten 164 when bad light halted play and denied him a double-century opportunity.
  • His knock helped South Africa U19 post 385, the highest team total in their Youth ODI history.
  • The performance has anchored South Africa at the top of the Tri-Nations standings as the series progresses.