ANUP Fulper’s four-wicket haul helped India register a commanding eight-wicket victory over New Zealand in the IMC Over-40s World Cup 2026 at the Lusignan Community Centre in Georgetown in Guyana. Electing to bat, New Zealand struggled against India’s disciplined bowling attack and were dismissed for 126 in 32.2 overs. Man of the match Fulper spearheaded the demolition taking four wickets for just 22 runs in six overs. Jigar Mehta and Pawan Anand chipped in with two wickets apiece. Jeraldd Sugumar topscored for New Zealand making 26 while Jeraldd Sugumar contributed 24 off 22 balls. India’s reply was emphatic.

 

Openers Amit Paul (37) and Somesh Nair (39) laid the foundation with a fluent 68-run partnership. Wicketkeeper-batter Pankaj Dhuldhoye (36*) and Sudheesh Thulaseedharan (11*) took the team to 128 for two in just 19.2 overs, completing a convincing victory with eight wickets in hand and 10.4 overs to spare. SHRIVASTAVA’S MAIDEN WC CENTURY IN VAIN THOUGH it came in a losing cause, Shalabh Shrivastava’s maiden World Cup century was the highlight of India’s league encounter against USA at the Malteenoes Sports Club Ground. Put into bat, India were bowled out for 244 in 44.5 overs, with Shrivastava producing a superb 119 off 92 deliveries. His innings featured 12 fours and six sixes. Unbeaten half-centuries from Sudhindra Shetty (76*) and Devin Hariichha (64*) guided USA to victory.