Colts too have a task cut out against Kiwis

Bloemfontein, January 23

Already through to the quarterfinals after two resounding wins, defending champions India will be keen to maintain their unbeaten run when they face New Zealand in their final Group A tie of the ICC U-19 World Cup tomorrow.

India, who are on top their group standings with four points, had cruised to a 90-run victory over Sri Lanka in their opening encounter before outclassing debutants Japan by 10 wickets. The Priyam Garg-led side will start as the favourites against New Zealand.

New Zealand, on the other hand, were unlucky to share a point with Japan after their match was washed out in Potchefstroom last week. However, they managed to clinch a late win against Sri Lanka to book a place in the quarterfinals.

Having won their warm-up matches against Zimbabwe and Afghanistan and the quadrangular series before that, the Indian team would not want to lose momentum. However, the team is yet to be tested against a strong opposition.

Australia, West Indies register wins

Kimberley: Australia registered a thrilling two-wicket win over England in their Group B contest. In another Group B match, West Indies handed an embarrassing 246-run defeat to debutants Nigeria. West Indies (6 points) thus finished at the top of Group B, followed by Australia (4 points). — PTI