Under-19 World Cup 2018: Anukul Roy’s fifer guides India to a 10-wicket victory over Papua New Guinea

A comprehensive win for India as Papua New Guinea succumb to the pressure created by Indian bowlers

By: Arun Rawal |
January 16, 2018 11:34 am

There were no surprises in the second match of India’s Under-19 World Cup 2018 campaign. Prithvi Shaw-led side romped over a weak Papua New Guinea (PNG) side and managed to win the match by 10 wickets with 42 overs to spare. PNG batting lineup never looked like posting a big total as they were bundled out for a lowly score of 64 with 169 balls to go. Openers Prithvi Shaw and Manjot Kalra chased down the total with ease as the captain scored another half-century.

Left-arm spinner Anukul Sudhakar Roy picked up his five-wicket haul in the tournament. He tormented PNG batting lineup and did not let them sneak easy singles. Roy bowled two maidens in his spell of 6.5 overs. Only three PNG batsmen could score in double digits. Four of them got out without troubling the scorers.

Handshakes, hugs and high fives all around for India U19s after a dominant display against PNG! #U19CWC pic.twitter.com/mOeD3cO7Y1

— Cricket World Cup (@cricketworldcup) January 16, 2018

Not just Roy, but Indian fast bowlers haunted PNG batsmen with their raw pace. Shivam Mavi picked up two wickets whereas Kamlesh Nagarkoti got one. Nagarkoti even bowled two maiden overs in his spell. Arshdeep Singh got one wicket to his name as well and that too of the PNG skipper Vagi Karaho.

His fantastic 5/14 set up a rapid India victory – Anukul Roy is the #INDvPNG Player of the Match! #U19CWC pic.twitter.com/HeqOriH4mz

— Cricket World Cup (@cricketworldcup) January 16, 2018

Shaw came into bat with a mindset to increase their net run rate which might come in handy as the tournament progresses. He scored 57 runs from 39 balls which included 12 boundaries to finish the game off in the powerplay overs only. Kalra tried to rotate the strike and scored 9 runs from 9 balls.

WATCH: You’ll want to turn your speakers on for this one! What a sound when the ball crashes into middle!

https://t.co/oTfGpVGunc #INDvPNG #U19CWC pic.twitter.com/YcTFwdRxTo

— Cricket World Cup (@cricketworldcup) January 16, 2018

Here’s how Twitterati reacted to India’s thumping win:

Congratulations Anukul Roy on a splendid show.#INDvPNG #U19CWC #AnukulRoy
from #Skrilo pic.twitter.com/odajMQ8bdz

— Skrilo (@Just_Skrilo) January 16, 2018

Impressive performance from the India U-19 Boys as they defeat PNG by 10 Wickets . Anukul Roy 5/14 & Skipper Prithvi Shaw 57* helped India win this match quite comfortably. #INDvPNG #U19CWC pic.twitter.com/O63npVKDte

— Sharat Chandra Bhatt (@imsharatbhatt) January 16, 2018

Well done, Anukul Roy! Another small town boy from Bihar showcasing his talent at International level. #Proud #INDvPNG

— Abhishek (@ImAbhishek28) January 16, 2018

Well done young man #AnukulRoy
Have a great future. Took 5/14.#INDvPNG #U19WorldCup

— aNUP mAHAPAtRA (@am_i_anup) January 16, 2018

Biggest wins in terms of balls to spare in Youth ODIs:

277 balls – Australia v Scotland, 2004
252 balls – INDIA v PNG, Today
250 balls – South Africa v Canada, 2002
247 balls – PAKISTAN v IRELAND, Today#U19CWC #INDvPNG #PAKvIRE

— Live scores (@ICCLive_PAK) January 16, 2018

What is this?
India won by 10 wickets in 8 overs.
Was a 50 ovr. Match ?
Not a world class surely.

Prithvi shaw u will be compare with @imVkohli & @sachin_rt very soon.
What say @DeepDasgupta7 sir?#INDvPNG #U19CWC @cricketworldcup pic.twitter.com/Gy8g4F8zho

— Atamjeet sidhu (@Truth_is_2985) January 16, 2018

They said Dravid can’t play aggressive cricket but team under his guidance is completely aggressive and dominating #AusCricketstyle #Dominatingcricket #INDvPNG

— Saikiran Badigi (@Agent_SKiran) January 16, 2018

#CWC19 #INDvPNG #india being ruthless

— almeida_ajil (@bachelorjil) January 16, 2018

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@Shaw_Prithvi
Back to back 50’s #INDvPNG

— NARESH SARDAR (@pa1AnteyPranam) January 16, 2018

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Back to Back Fifty By Prithvi @Shaw_Prithvi #FutureStar #U19CWC #INDvPNG Cup Leke Aaja ::-)

— ՏɑղժҽҽԹ ᴿᴬᴬᶻᴵ (@sandeepnath08) January 16, 2018

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India have now won two games in a row. This is also India’s biggest win in Youth ODIs (the margin of balls to spare) and also second biggest in Youth ODIs.