India vs New Zealand Highlights, U19 World Cup: Musheer's ton, Pandey's 4-fer guides IND to big win in Super Six opener

India vs New Zealand Highlights, U19 World Cup

India vs New Zealand Highlights, U19 World Cup: India began their Super Six on a dominating note, thrashing New Zealand by 214 runs at the ongoing ICC U19 Cricket World Cup, at the Mangaung Oval in Bloemfontein on Tuesday. New Zealand won the toss, and opted to field. In what turned out to be a competitive first innings, India posted 295/8 in 50 overs. India had a stuttering start as opener Arshin Kulkarni had to depart early, losing his wicket for nine off nine balls to Mason Clarke. Meanwhile, Adarsh Singh rebuilt after his opening partner's dismissal with in-form player Musheer Khan as India wrestled control. Adarsh lost his wicket after a half-century, falling to James Cumming. After Adarsh's dismissal, Musheer rebuilt the innings with skipper Uday Saharah, who departed for 34 off 57 balls. Then, even Avanish Rao also left for 17 off 18 balls. Musheer got his ton, while batting with Priyanshu Moliya, who was dismissed for 10 off 12 balls. Musheer departed after his ton, leaving for 131 off 126 balls, packed with 13 fours and three sixes. Meanwhile, tailenders Sachin Dhas (15), Murugan Abhishek (4), Naman Tiwari (3*) and Raj Limbani (2*) failed to make an impact. For New Zealand's bowling department, Mason Clarke took four wickets.

Chasing 296, New Zealand were bowled out for 81 in 28.1 overs, courtesy of a four-fer from Saumy Pandey. New Zealand captain Oscar Thomas Jackson was his side's top-scorer, registering 19 off 38 balls. Meanwhile, Raj Limbani and Musheer Khan scaped two wickets each.