DUBAI: South Africa won their maiden Under-19 World Cup title when they defeated two-time former champions Pakistan by six wickets at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium on Saturday.

Fast bowler Corbin Bosch claimed four for 15 and wicketkeeper Clyde Fortuin collected six catches as Pakistan were bundled out for 131 in 44.3 overs after electing to bat first.

South Africa captain Aiden Markram then scored an unbeaten 66 to guide his team home in 42.1 overs.