In a gripping encounter at the Diamond Oval ground in Kimberley, South Africa, Steve Wedderburn played a pivotal role in West Indies U19's three-wicket triumph against Sri Lanka U19 in the ICC U19 World Cup Super Sixes. The match, filled with ups and downs, showcased Wedderburn's standout performance.
While West Indies U19 steadily progressed in their run chase, they faced moments of anxiety in the latter stages of the innings. Nathan Sealy's unbeaten 27 and Tarrique Edward's crucial partnership, contributing an unbroken 26-run stand for the eighth wicket, guided the team to a thrilling victory with three balls to spare.
The West Indies U19's run chase began with openers Stephan Pascal and Steve Wedderburn, who provided a sedate start of 48 runs in 49 balls. However, the dismissal of skipper Pascal, who made 33 in 26 balls with five boundaries and a six, interrupted the partnership. Wedderburn then formed another valuable alliance, adding 86 runs for the third wicket with Jordan Johnson, before being dismissed for a well-compiled 61 in 71 balls, featuring five boundaries and three sixes.
