17 Jan 2018

Sport: PNG U19 cricket team suffer heavy loss against India

8:58 am on 17 January 2018

Papua New Guinea's under 19 cricketers have suffered their second consecutive 10 wickets loss at the World Cup in New Zealand.

PNG struggled against India's bowling attack.

PNG struggled against India's bowling attack. Photo: Supplied/ PNG Cricket

After being thumped by Zimbabwe in their opener, PNG were beaten by India yesterday in Tauranga.

PNG batted first and were dismissed for 64 with Indian spin bowler Anukul Roy taking a five wicket bag.

India's openers, led by a quickfire half century from captain Prithvi Shaw, were able to beat the total within just eight overs.

Indian captain Prithvi Shaw scored 57 off 39 balls

Indian captain Prithvi Shaw scored 57 off 39 balls Photo: Supplied/ PNG Cricket

PNG will conclude their tournament with a game against Australia in Christchurch on Friday.