2018 Under-19 World Cup, India vs Australia: Things which went right for India

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The Prithvi Shaw-led Under-19 Indian team began their World Cup campaign with a morale-boosting 100-run win over Australia at Mount Maunganui on Sunday.

Australia, the three-time winners, were outplayed in all departments as the Indian openers set up the platform for a huge score followed by Shubman Gill's timely half-century to take India to 328.

Australia started off well but the Indian fast bowlers, who were breathtaking to watch, completely dismantled the opposition.

Shaw & Co. will play their second Group B encounter against Papua New Guinea at the same venue on Tuesday.

Now, let us have a look at five important factors that led to India's win.

#5 Impressive pace bowling

The Indian bowlers had a mammoth total of 328 runs to defend, but, they were not at all complacent as they did not let Australia get ahead at any time during the match.

Rajasthan pacer Kamlesh Nagarkoti displayed some serious pace bowling as he was clocking 140kmph consistently to trouble the Australian openers.

Nagarkoti broke the opening partnership when he dismissed Max Bryant and ended up with figures of 3 for 29 in 7 overs.

On the other hand, Shivam Mavi, who opened the bowling for India, ran through Australia's lower-middle order and ended up claiming 3 for 45 in 8.5 overs.

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