New Delhi, Jan. 25 -- Australia strengthened their place at the top of Group 1 in the ICC Under-19 Men's Cricket World Cup 2026 with a six-wicket win against South Africa in the Super Six on Sunday. Meanwhile, the West Indies saw off Ireland to stay in the semi-final hunt.

In Windhoek, South Africa were put in to bat first by Australia, who came out firing with the ball, reducing the Young Proteas to 37/4 in the first ten overs, as per the ICC website.

Charles Lachmund and William Byrom did the damage with two wickets apiece to break the back of the South African innings. The situation became tougher for the Proteas after Jorich van Schalkwyk was run out, having worked his way through the opening Australian burst.

Paul James was the lo...