World Cup exit for Sussex and Horsham youngster
The Haywards Heath-born batsman top-scored with 38 for the young Lions in their 71-run defeat to West Indies U19s in Kimberley, South Africa on Monday January 20.
But the opener couldn’t rediscover his form as England suffered a two-wicket loss against old foes Australia in the second game of Group B three days later.
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Hide AdThe Lions, put in by the Aussies, hit 252-7 off their allotted 50 overs but Clark could only score two.
In reply, the Baggy Green struck 253-8 in 50 overs to take the win and advance to the semi-finals.
On Saturday England wrapped up a comfortable eight-wicket win over Nigeria U19s in a dead rubber.
The African nation were skittled for 58 in 27.5 overs as George Hill (4-12) and Hamidullah Qadri (4-24) shared eight-wickets.
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Hide AdThe young Lions then charged to 64-2 in just 11 overs to take victory in their final group game.
Clark hit 11 off 17 balls before he was caught off the bowling of Peter Aho (1-14).
England face Zimbabwe in the Plate semi-finals on Friday.