Toss update : Prthivi Shaw has called it right and he asks PNG to bat first.
After not starting off as they would have liked against Afghanistan in their opening game Pakistan Under-19 have strearolled past Ireland Under-19 with a 9-wicket win. Shaheen Afridi has wrecked havoc in Ireland camp. Have a look in the link below
Hello and welcome to Firstpost's live coverage of India's second match of the ICC U-19 World Cup 2018, against Papua New Guinea. India won the first match convincingly and Prithvi Shaw's boys would look to continue the momentum.
ICC Under-19 World Cup 2018 IND vs PNG: Prthivi Shaw has called it right and he asks PNG to bat first.
Preview: India and Papua New Guinea (PNG) could barely have had more contrasting starts to the tournament. While India’s opening game was an almost-complete performance over much-fancied Australia, Papua New Guinea were thrashed by Zimbabwe in a rain-shortened clash, which means they must win to keep their quarter-final hopes alive.
India meanwhile will want not just to win, but to lay down a marker to make sure all the other teams know to be afraid of them. Their one worry will be the fitness of fast bowler Ishan Porel, who hurt his ankle after slipping in his delivery stride against Australia. He will be sent for a scan, but India may well look to rest and rotate regardless of the results.
India will look to continue their winning momentum against Papua New Guinea. Image courtesy: ICC
Players to watch
Kamlesh Nagarkoti (Ind)
Most of the pre-match hype was around Prithvi ‘the new Sachin’ Shaw and his band of batsmen. But while they didn't disappoint, perhaps most eye-catching was the pace at which India’s quicks bowled, with Australia largely unable to cope. Skidding the ball on from a low height, with a smooth action and braced front leg, Kamlesh Nagarkoti was the pick and quickest of the bowlers. With Ishan Porel an injury doubt, Nagarkoti may take the new ball, and since PNG will never have faced a bowler nearly as quick as him, he could cause havoc.
Ovia Sam (PNG)
All PNG’s batsmen struggled against Zimbabwe, but Ovia Sam looked the most assured, and also the most likely to succeed in a full-length innings, relying on risk-free singles and doubles - his 24 came at better than a run a ball despite containing no boundaries. With India unlikely to offer many loose deliveries, the ability to rotate the strike will be crucial.
Head to head
India and PNG have faced off three times in the ICC Under 19 Cricket World Cup, India winning by over 100 runs each time, PNG dismissed for less than 100 every time.
Forecast
There are showers forecast for the morning in Tauranga, but these are set to stop by the time play starts in the afternoon, though clouds may remain.
Squads
PNG: Vagi Karaho (c), Sema Kamea, Eisa Eka, James Tau, Tau Toa Nou, Nou Rarua, Igo Mahuru, Simon Atai, Leke Morea, Kevau Tau, Heagi Toua, Daure Aiga, Ovia Sam, Sinaka Arua, Boge Arua.
HIGHLIGHTS
Toss update: Prthivi Shaw has called it right and he asks PNG to bat first.
Toss update : Prthivi Shaw has called it right and he asks PNG to bat first.
After not starting off as they would have liked against Afghanistan in their opening game Pakistan Under-19 have strearolled past Ireland Under-19 with a 9-wicket win. Shaheen Afridi has wrecked havoc in Ireland camp. Have a look in the link below
Pakistan Under-19 Vs Ireland Under-19 Live Score (YOUTH ODI): Full Scorecard, Match Score and Cricket Updates - Firstcricket
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Extremely excited to have another look at these young, fast and steamy Indian U-19 bowlers! Such a revelation seeing them bowl.
Hello and welcome to Firstpost's live coverage of India's second match of the ICC U-19 World Cup 2018, against Papua New Guinea. India won the first match convincingly and Prithvi Shaw's boys would look to continue the momentum.
ICC Under-19 World Cup 2018 IND vs PNG: Prthivi Shaw has called it right and he asks PNG to bat first.
Preview: India and Papua New Guinea (PNG) could barely have had more contrasting starts to the tournament. While India’s opening game was an almost-complete performance over much-fancied Australia, Papua New Guinea were thrashed by Zimbabwe in a rain-shortened clash, which means they must win to keep their quarter-final hopes alive.
India meanwhile will want not just to win, but to lay down a marker to make sure all the other teams know to be afraid of them. Their one worry will be the fitness of fast bowler Ishan Porel, who hurt his ankle after slipping in his delivery stride against Australia. He will be sent for a scan, but India may well look to rest and rotate regardless of the results.
India will look to continue their winning momentum against Papua New Guinea. Image courtesy: ICC
Players to watch
Kamlesh Nagarkoti (Ind)
Most of the pre-match hype was around Prithvi ‘the new Sachin’ Shaw and his band of batsmen. But while they didn't disappoint, perhaps most eye-catching was the pace at which India’s quicks bowled, with Australia largely unable to cope. Skidding the ball on from a low height, with a smooth action and braced front leg, Kamlesh Nagarkoti was the pick and quickest of the bowlers. With Ishan Porel an injury doubt, Nagarkoti may take the new ball, and since PNG will never have faced a bowler nearly as quick as him, he could cause havoc.
Ovia Sam (PNG)
All PNG’s batsmen struggled against Zimbabwe, but Ovia Sam looked the most assured, and also the most likely to succeed in a full-length innings, relying on risk-free singles and doubles - his 24 came at better than a run a ball despite containing no boundaries. With India unlikely to offer many loose deliveries, the ability to rotate the strike will be crucial.
Head to head
India and PNG have faced off three times in the ICC Under 19 Cricket World Cup, India winning by over 100 runs each time, PNG dismissed for less than 100 every time.
Forecast
There are showers forecast for the morning in Tauranga, but these are set to stop by the time play starts in the afternoon, though clouds may remain.
Squads
PNG: Vagi Karaho (c), Sema Kamea, Eisa Eka, James Tau, Tau Toa Nou, Nou Rarua, Igo Mahuru, Simon Atai, Leke Morea, Kevau Tau, Heagi Toua, Daure Aiga, Ovia Sam, Sinaka Arua, Boge Arua.
India: Prithvi Shaw (C), Shubman Gill, Aryan Juyal, Abhishek Sharma, Arshdeep Singh, Harvik Desai, Manjot Kalra, Kamlesh Nagarkoti, Pankaj Yadav, Riyan Parag, Ishan Porel, Himanshu Rana, Anukul Roy, Shivam Mavi, Shiva Singh
This article first appeared on ICC-Cricket.com