Dubai: A magnificent 180-run opening wicket stand between captain Prithvi Shaw and Manjot Kalra was the cornerstone of India’s thumping 100-run victory over Australia in a battle of former champions on the second day of the ICC U-19 Cricket World Cup 2018 at the Bay Oval, Tauranga.
Shaw scored a fine 94 and Kalra contributed 86 as India rattled up an imposing 328 for seven in 50 overs. Kamlesh Nagarkoti and Shivam Mavi then equally shared six wickets between them as Australia were bowled out for 228 in 42.5 overs with Jack Edwards following up his four for 65 with a gutsy 73.
Elsewhere, South Africa’s Raynard van Tonder hit a punishing 121-ball 143 to bat his side to an easy 189-run victory over Kenya, while a brilliant century by Dhananjaya Lakshan (101 not out) and an impressive all-round performance by Kamindu Mendis (three for 35 and 74 not out) guided Sri Lanka to a convincing seven-wicket victory over Ireland.
“I think it was a good start for us and a positive one for us in the tournament. Our mind was clear — just wait for the loose balls. Really disappointed [at losing a chance to get a century], for Manjot as well, we have learnt something from this innings and will better in the next innings,” Shaw said.
