NSW all-rounder Moises Henriques captained Australia to a crushing victory over South Africa in the under-19 World Cup.

Australia made a massive 9-316 off its 50 overs before dismissing the South Africans for a paltry 141 in 34 overs.

Man of the match Tom Cooper hit 104 off 148 balls while Henriques made 37 with bat before backing up to take three wickets.

Both sides are part of Group B with the West Indies and the USA, which taking part for the first time.

Two sides will progress to the Super League quarter-final.

Australia won the tournament in 1988 and 2002.

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