Papua New Guinea were 56 for 4 in 14 overs against India in the ICC Under-19 World Cup at Mount Maunganui in New Zealand when reports last came in. Earlier, India won the toss and elected to field first. The title contenders India, with an eye on securing a knockout berth began the tournament on a rousing note, inflicting a 100-run defeat on a well-knit Australian team on Sunday. With Zimbabwe being the other team in the group, India are expected to progress to knockouts without breaking a sweat. India have been one of the most successful teams through the history of U-19 World Cups, with three titles and two runner-up finishes. Papua New Guinea have qualified for their eighth World Cup after remaining undefeated in the East Asia Pacific Qualifier in Samoa.
News On AIR | January 16, 2018 7:50 AM
U-19 World Cup: Papua New Guinea were 56 for 4 in 14 overs against India