The odds will be stacked heavily in favour of India when the title contenders, with an eye on securing a knockout berth, meet minnows Papua New Guinea in the ICC U-19 World Cup at Mount Maunganui in New Zealand tomorrow.Three-time winners India began the tournament on a rousing note, inflicting a 100-run defeat on a well-knit Australian team yesterday.With Zimbabwe being the other team in the group, India are expected to progress to knockouts without breaking a sweat. Papua New Guinea have qualified for their eighth World Cup after remaining undefeated in the East Asia Pacific Qualifier in Samoa.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.In another match tomorrow , Pakistan will square off against Ireland in a Group D clash.
News On AIR | January 15, 2018 8:08 PM
U19 World Cup:India to face Papua New Guinea