U-19 World Cup: India secure World Cup quarter-final's berth
The boys in blue have secured themselves a place in the quarterfinals of the Under-19 World Cup in New Zealand with a 10 wicket thrashing of Papua New Guinea. Indian bowling attack was ruthless, bowling out their opposition for just 64 in 21.5 overs. Captain Prithvi Shaw then wrapped things up with a 39 ball 57. Here's the complete report.
Former cricketers laud India's heroics
Papua New Guinea bowled out for tournament's lowest total
Having won the toss, India opted to bowl first and cruised to a second consecutive victory in the tournament after left-arm spinner Anukul Roy tore apart Papua New Guinea, picking up 5/14 in 6.5 overs. This is the tournament's lowest score so far. This is also the first time India have won by 10 wickets in a U-19 World Cup game.
Former India cricketers back team India
Prithvi Shaw is a real India prospect
Shivam Mavi picked up two wickets, while Kamlesh Nagarkoti and Arshdeep Singh bagged one wicket each. Indian captain, Prithvi Shaw is definitely making a case for a senior call-up. After his 94 against Australia, the Mumbai lad scored a brisk 57 to take India to the top of group B. India will next play Zimbabwe on Friday, January 19th.
