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ICC U-19 World Cup: Skipper Prithvi Shaw shines in India’s 100-run win over Australia

Christchurch: Skipper Prithvi Shaw led from the front with a 94-run knock as India crushed Australia by 100 runs in their ICC U-19 World Cup opener. Shaw stitched together a 180-run stand with fellow opener Manjot Kalra (86) to power India to a challenging 328 for seven. Electing to bat, India rode on half-centuries from Shaw, Kalra and Shubman Gill. Indian pacers Shivam Mavi and Kamlesh Nagarkoti then picked up three wickets each as the Australians were dismissed for 228 in 42.5 overs.

The Indian pace trio of Mavi, Nagarkot and Ishan Porel clocked over 145 km per hour during their spells. An injury to Porel was the cause cause of concern for the Indians.

Excellent all-round performance by Jack Edwards was the only bright spark for Australia.

Edwards returned figures of 4/65 with his right-arm medium pace and was the only Australian who stood up to the Indian bowlers, posting a 90-ball 73 before being bowled by left-arm spinner Anukul Roy.

The Indians dominated proceedings from the moment skipper Shaw won the toss. Shaw led from ther front, scoring 94 runs in a 100-ball innings which contained eight boundaries and a couple of sixes.

The opening partnership by Indian colts was the highest opening partnership for India in any U19 World Cup and their second highest for any wicket. The Indian total was the highest ever by any team against Australia in an U19 World Cup.

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