Limbani struck on the first and the fifth ball of New Zealand innings to ensure momentum remained India’s way throughout had parsimonious opening spell of 5-0-12-2. India vice-captain Pandey finished with splendid figures of 10-2-19-4 as he knocked the stuffing out of Black Caps’s chase.

Left reeling at 27-4 in the Powerplay, New Zealand could never really stage a comeback as Indian colts like every edition are looking favourites to win the tournament.

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Third heaviest defeat for NZ

For New Zealand, it was their third heaviest defeat in terms of runs and also their third lowest total at the U-19 World Cup stage.

Earlier, Musheer flayed New Zealand attack with his second century of the ICC U-19 World Cup while opener Adarsh Singh struck 52 as India posted a stiff 296-run target.

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On a perfect batting wicket here at the Mangaung Oval, Musheer tore apart the Kiwis bowling line-up to become the first batter in the current competition to breach the 300-run mark, going past Pakistan’s Shahzaib Khan with his stupendous effort.

En route his 131, Musheer blasted 13 fours and three sixes off just 125 balls and once showed admirable temperament to up the ante just when it was required.

Brief scores
India 295-8 in 50 overs (M Khan 131, A Singh 52, U Saharan 35; M Clarke 4-64) beat NZ 81 in 28.1 overs (O Jackson 19; R Limbani 2-17, S Pandey 4-19) by 214 runs.

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