West Indies target deep push at U19WC as more stars emerge
The Super Six-bound West Indies' Under 19 World Cup campaign continues to unearth world class talent that holds their tournament hopes in good stead.
The West Indies bowling attack will take immense confidence through to the Super Six stage of the ICC Under-19 Men's Cricket World Cup after their match-winning efforts against South Africa.
The 55-run victory helped cement tournament progression and has the side daring to dream of a deep tournament charge as the stakes now rise.
West Indies script a stellar win against South Africa | Match Highlights | U19 CWC 2026
West Indies defeated South Africa by 55 runs.
The Windies outfit defended their total of 234 with aplomb, dismantling South Africa's batting lineup inside 39 overs, all out for 179.
Shaquan Belle was the star of the show, taking 6/40 off 10 overs. But he was well supported by fellow opener Jakeem Pollard (1/19), Isra-El Morton (1/27) and Vitel Lawes (1/60).
Belle's sizzling six-wicket haul | Player Highlights | U19 CWC 2026
Irresistible Shaquan Belle's spell of 6/40 won West Indies the big match-up against South Africa.
Pollard credited the bowling unit's teamwork, when reflecting on the West Indies' performance post-game.
"It was a good bowling performance from the boys (and what made the performance special was that) we bowled in partnerships," Pollard said.
"It's great (to be a part of that bowling attack), because I grew up with Shaquon."
Zachary Carter did most of the heavy lifting in the first innings, smashing 114 off 104 balls with eight fours and eight sixes.
It was the type of performance that will remind rival Super Six teams that the West Indies have match-winners throughout their ranks.
"The main focus (now) is to get through to the semi-finals and I think that if the fellas work hard, we will come out on top," Pollard continued.
Carter sets up win with a stupendous hundred | POTM Highlights | U19 CWC 2026
Zachary Carter's 114 included eight fours and eight sixes, and paved the way for West Indies' winning total.
"(This is) my first time playing in the World Cup (and) it would be very good to represent not only Barbados, but the whole Caribbean."
Their Super Six mission will commence in a clash with Ireland in Windhoek on Sunday.