Tom Prest, watchful against South Africa. Hampshire's Tom Prest was content to play a relative support role as England thrashed South Africa by six wickets with 112 balls to spare in Antigua and gain a place in next week's ICC Under-19 World Cup final.
The Canford prodigy, who had made scores of 93 and 154* in the qualifying rounds against Canada and the UAE, initially took a smart low-down slip catch and later held on to another chance in the outfield before SA fell to 209 all out. His seven overs of off-spin went without reward.
Warwickshire's Jacob Bethell smashed 88 off 42 balls (two sixes and 16 fours) as England romped home. Prest hit 24 and, ahead of Tuesday afternoon's semi-final clash with Afghanistan, will be swatting up leading his team into full verse with the National Anthem ...
The U19 CWC semi-final is bring screened live on Sky Sports Main Event and Cricket channels from 12.30pm. Play begins at 1300 hours GMT.
The Canford prodigy, who had made scores of 93 and 154* in the qualifying rounds against Canada and the UAE, initially took a smart low-down slip catch and later held on to another chance in the outfield before SA fell to 209 all out. His seven overs of off-spin went without reward.
Warwickshire's Jacob Bethell smashed 88 off 42 balls (two sixes and 16 fours) as England romped home. Prest hit 24 and, ahead of Tuesday afternoon's semi-final clash with Afghanistan, will be swatting up leading his team into full verse with the National Anthem ...
The U19 CWC semi-final is bring screened live on Sky Sports Main Event and Cricket channels from 12.30pm. Play begins at 1300 hours GMT.
