Opener Harnoor Singh’s unbeaten 100 negated Cooper Connolly’s 117 as India mauled Australia by nine wickets in a warm-up game ahead of the U-19 World Cup here. Australia posted 268 runs before being all out in 49.2 overs, with captain Connolly making 117 studded with 18 boundaries.
Hanooor led India’s charge with his century that had 16 fours. He was well supported by Shaik Rasheed, who scored 72.Both players retired hurt, but captain Yash Dull (50 not out) took the side past the finish line with 15 balls to spare on Tuesday at the Providence Stadium here.
The tournament proper will begin on Friday and India will open their campaign against South Africa on Saturday.
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