{"id":333,"date":"2020-01-29T19:21:31","date_gmt":"2020-01-29T17:21:31","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/cricket.supersportschools.com\/junior-proteas-focused-on-being-at-their-best-ahead-of-world-cup-quarter-final\/"},"modified":"2020-01-29T19:21:31","modified_gmt":"2020-01-29T17:21:31","slug":"junior-proteas-focused-on-being-at-their-best-ahead-of-world-cup-quarter-final","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/test.ssschoolsplus.co.za\/?p=333","title":{"rendered":"Junior Proteas focused on being at their \u2018best\u2019 ahead of World Cup Quarter-final"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"NewsGBryceParsons\"South Africa under-19s head coach, Lawrence Mahatlane, says the team is focused on executing their skills and playing their best game as they prepare to take on Bangladesh in the ICC under-19 Cricket World Cup Super League Quarter-final in Potchefstroom on Thursday.<\/span><\/p>\n

The battle for the third semi-final spot will take place at the JB Marks Oval from 10h00, with all spectators encouraged to come and show their support for the #FutureStars, FREE of charge.<\/span><\/p>\n

The match will also be broadcast LIVE on SuperSport 2.<\/span><\/p>\n

Having had to win their final two group-stage matches to advance, after their opening defeat to Afghanistan, Mahatlane believes this clash will be no different with regards to the pressure and urges the team to remain focused on themselves.<\/span><\/p>\n

\u201cIt\u2019s been crunch time since we lost our first game,\u201d the coach commented, during the team\u2019s pre-match media opportunity at the JB Marks Oval. \u201cEvery game has been a knockout game, so we have been in knockout mode and for me, it\u2019s all about our processes.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

\u201cIt\u2019s about making sure we play to our strengths and if we play our best game tomorrow, we should go through,\u201d he added.<\/span><\/p>\n

During the round-robin phase of the World Cup, the SA U19s were beaten by seven wickets in their first match, before bouncing back to overpower Canada by 150 runs at the same venue where they meet Bangladesh. That match saw the captain, Bryce Parsons, dispatch 15 fours and three sixes to achieve his maiden century, scoring 121 off 91 balls to help his team to a handsome 349\/8 before defending it comfortably.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Along with Parsons, opener, Jonathan Bird (54) and Tyrese Karelse (60*) also contributed with the bat, and Mahatlane encourages his batsmen to continue that vein of form as they strive to tame the young Tigers of Bangladesh.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

\u201cThe best opportunity to bat in One-Day cricket is at the top of the order and these guys are getting in and cashing in,\u201d he continued.<\/span><\/p>\n

\u201cI would like to see us scoring more hundreds, we\u2019ve only scored one hundred in this tournament and I think that\u2019s the difference between teams that go on to win and teams that don\u2019t, with guys getting in and converting those scores, which is crucial.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

\u201cThe batters have always been a good group and they can be proud of what they\u2019ve achieved and long may it continue,\u201d the coach added.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

In addition to the batting performance, Mahatlane also spoke about the team\u2019s bowling performances, stating that injuries have played a part in the team\u2019s bowling attack before confirming that the side is now back to full strength<\/span><\/p>\n

This also includes all-rounder, Gerald Coetzee, who is available for selection following a toe injury.<\/span><\/p>\n

At the start of the practice session today, former Standard Bank Proteas all-rounder, JP Duminy was on hand to give the players a few words of encouragement before they take to the field against Bangladesh.<\/span><\/p>\n

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