Basson seven secures Test for SA U19s as Falconer hundred in vain
England fall short despite century partnership between Caleb Falconer and Manny Lumsden
10/07Result
1st Youth Test, South Africa Under-19s tour of England at Beckenham, Jul 10-13 2026
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![South Africa Under-19s]( "South Africa Under-19s")
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![England Under-19s]( "England Under-19s")
220 & 340 (97 ov)
10/07Result
1st Youth Test, South Africa Under-19s tour of England at Beckenham, Jul 10-13 2026
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![South Africa Under-19s]( "South Africa Under-19s")
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![England Under-19s]( "England Under-19s")
220 & 340 (97 ov)
Match Centre
Match Details
Toss
South Africa Under-19s , elected to bat first
Series result
South Africa Under-19s led the 2-match series 1-0
Match number
Season
Hours of play (local time)
11.00 start, Lunch 13.00-13.40, Tea 15.40-16.00, Close 18.00
Match days
10,11,12,13 July 2026 (4-day match)
Youth Test debut
Umpires
Scorecard Summary
SOUTH AFRICA UNDER-19S 295 (84.4 OVERS)1ST INNINGS
- Muhammed Bulbulia98 (206)
- Jason Rowles66 (113)
- Ali Farooq3/40 (13)
- James Minto3/60 (18.4)
ENGLAND UNDER-19S 220 (42.5 OVERS)1ST INNINGS
- Rocky Flintoff63 (77)
- James Minto*66 (68)
- JJ Basson3/50 (11.5)
- Bayanda Majola4/47 (10)
SOUTH AFRICA UNDER-19S 310 (105.2 OVERS)2ND INNINGS
- Jason Rowles52 (84)
- Joshua van Biljon58 (146)
- Bradley Sylvester3/33 (20)
- James Minto2/47 (20)
ENGLAND UNDER-19S 340 (97 OVERS)2ND INNINGS
- Caleb Falconer102 (160)
- Jacob Blades65 (134)
- Ntando Soni1/47 (15)
- JJ Basson7/73 (25)
Match Coverage
All Match NewsBasson seven secures Test for SA U19s as Falconer hundred in vain
England fall short despite century partnership between Caleb Falconer and Manny Lumsden
Van Biljon, Rowles keep South Africa U19s in driving seat
England openers bat through to close after being set 386 to win in fourth innings
Majola four-for rolls England, van Schalkwyk cements advantage
James Minto and Rocky Flintoff hit fifties but can't prevent first-innings deficit
Bulbulia 98 sets up South Africa U19s before late strikes with ball
England U19s slip to 13 for 2 before close after dismissing visitors for 295 on day one at Beckenham
