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Australia’s Under-19 pace attack demolished Sri Lanka in a one-sided World Cup clash in Namibia on Friday, skittling the Lions for a record low 58 and winning by nine wickets.
After opting to field, the reigning champions struck early, reducing Sri Lanka to 3/3 in just 20 balls. Only two partnerships reached double figures, with none surpassing 12 runs. New South Wales bowler Will Byrom starred, taking 5/14 in 6.5 overs, while Queensland quick Charlie Lachmund supported with 2/19, leaving Sri Lanka struggling throughout their innings. Fellow pacers Kasey Barton (2/13) and Hayden Schiller (1/11) finished off the lower order.
Chasing the tiny target, Australia wrapped up the game comfortably with 38 overs to spare, thanks to contributions from Steve Hogan (28)* and *Nitesh Samuel (19)**. The win secures both teams’ progression to the Super Sixes, with only Japan eliminated from Group A so far.
