Manjot Kalra, the quality opener who batted India to World Cup title
Authored By Wion Web Desk
Published: Feb 03, 2018, 21:41 IST | Updated: Feb 03, 2018, 21:41 IST
Manjot Kalra took charge in the final match of U-19 World Cup and slammed a mesmerising century
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Match winning knock in the finals of U-19 World Cup
Manjot Kalra slammed an award-winning century. The way Kalra was hitting and by looking at his record in previous matches this performance was expected of this young star.
His massive century included 8 fours and 3 sixes.
His massive century included 8 fours and 3 sixes.
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A record maker
Manjot Kalra is the fifth batsman in the world and second Indian after Unmukt Chand to score a century in the U-19 World cup final.
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A Delhi boy
Manjot Kalra hails from New Delhi and had played for Delhi in Vijay Merchant Trophy (U-16) and Cooch Behar Trophy (U-19).
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Booked IPL berth
Manjot Kalra was bought by Delhi Daredevils in the recent IPL 2018 auction at the base price INR 20 lakhs.
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Manjot Kalra a up-and-coming opener
Manjot Kalra played exceptionally well throughout the tournament.
Along with skipper Prithvi Shaw, he has given the promising starts to the team in most of the matches.
He posses all suitable qualities to join Virat's Co. and play at number one or two.
Along with skipper Prithvi Shaw, he has given the promising starts to the team in most of the matches.
He posses all suitable qualities to join Virat's Co. and play at number one or two.