Zimbabwe v Kenya (Grop A) -Zimbabwe Crushed Kenya by Huge Margin of 161 Runs

2011 ICC Cricket World Cup
India-Sri Lanka-Bangladesh
Feb. 17 -----------  Apr. 02
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Match No.			41
Group			A
Teams		Zimbabwe	v	Kenya
Officials	On-Ground	Billy Doctrove and Kumar Dharmasena
	Off-Ground	Ian Gould, Simon Taufel
	Referee	Ranjan Madugalle
Venue		Eden Gaarden, Kolkata
Toss		Zimbabwe won the toss and elected to bat
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1st Innings Score		308
			Avg.	6.16
Overs		50
Total Wickets Down		6
1st Best Batsman				Craig Ervine
	Scores	66
2nd Best Batsman				Vusi Sibanda
	Scores	61
1st Top Wicket Taker				Elijah Otieno
	Wickets	2
2nd Top Wicket Taker				Peter Ongndo
	Wickets	1
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Target		309
			Avg.	6.18
Overs		50
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2nd Innings Score		147
Total Wickets Down		10
			Avg.	4.08
Overs		36
1st Best Batsman				Nehemiah Odhiambo
	Scores	44	*
2nd Best Batsman				Rakep Patel
	Scores	24
1st Top Wicket Taker				Ray Price
	Wickets	2
2nd Top Wicket Taker				Grgory Lamb
	Wickets	2
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Match Result:	Zimbabwe	won by	161	Runs

Zim v Ken - Zimbabwe Decided to Bat First After Winning the Toss (Live Score Updates)

KOLKATA - Last battle of minnows today as Zimbabwe will take on Kenya at Eden Garden, Kolkata. 

Match is just about to start as Zimbbawe have won the toss and elected to bat first. Match is being supervised by Billy Doctrove and Kumar Dharmasena, Ian Gould (third), Simon Taufel (fourth), Ranjan Madugalle (referee).

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Teams:
Zimbabwe (Playing XI): Brendan Taylor, Regis Chakabva, Tatenda Taibu(w), Vusi Sibanda, Craig Ervine, Elton Chigumbura(c), Gregory Lamb, Prosper Utseya, Graeme Cremer, Ray Price, Chris Mpofu
Kenya (Playing XI): Alex Obanda, David Obuya(w), Collins Obuya, Steve Tikolo(c), Tanmay Mishra, Thomas Odoyo, Rakep Patel, Nehemiah Odhiambo, Peter Ongondo, Elijah Otieno, James Ngoche

World Cup - Pakistan v Australia (March 19 Highlights)

COLOMBO, March 19 - Pakistan won by 4 wickets against Australia at Colombo. 

Interesting fact about this specific match is that last time Australia lost to Pakistan in ’99 World Cup and then after a long streak of victories he again fell to same opponent in 2011 edition. Australia lost a world cup match after 11 year, 9 months and 24 days. 

Pakistan is now placed on the number one spot of the Group ‘A’ and will play their quarterfinal (first of four) on Wednesday (March 23) against the fourth placed team of Group ‘B’; which might be England, West Indies or India. The first quarterfinal will be played at Sher-e-Bangla National Cricket Stadium, Dhaka.

World Cup (March 19) - Pakistan v Australia: Match Summary and Latest Team Positions

COLOMBO – Pakistan secures top position in Group ‘A’ after a convincing victory against defending champions Australia by 4 wickets at R. Premadasa Stadium, Colombo.

Asad Shafiq (46) and Umar Akmal (44*) played good enough knock to lead Pakistan to a morale booster win; especially the innings from youngster Asad Shafiq was the core of Pakistan batting. He got involved in three good partnerships, with Kamran Akmal (23), Younis Khan (31) and Umar Akmal, after coming to bat one-down on just 12 on the board. Abdul Razzaq also got a chance to open his arms a bit in the last moments. He made 20 runs off 24 balls and played the winning shot for Pakistan.

Interesting fact about this specific match is that last time Australia lost to Pakistan in ’99 World Cup and then after a long streak of victories he again fell to same opponent in 2011 edition. Australia lost a world cup match after 11 year, 9 months and 24 days. 

Earlier, Australia won the toss and elected to bat first but Umar Gul made early in-roads cleaning up inform Shane Watson on just 12 on the board. Australian skipper Ricky Ponting, who is having a bad run of his form, was reviewed as caught behind on the bowling of Muhammad Hafeez. Kamran Akmal grabbed a stunning catch standing very close to stumps. Umpire declared Ponting not out but Pakistan opted for a review and camera showed that a thick edge off the Ponting’s bat caught brilliantly by Akmal. Brad Haddin was also out caught behind off Wahab Riaz.

Astralia lost last 6 wickets for adding just 42 runs. Umar Akmal picked up three wickets and Abdul Razzaq grabbed two; while every other bowler who bowled today, including Shahid Afridi, Muhammad Hafeez, Wahab Riaz and Abdul Rehman; got one wicket each.

Pakistan is now placed on the number one spot of the Group ‘A’ and will play their quarterfinal (first of four) on Wednesday (March 23) against the fourth placed team of Group ‘B’; which might be England, West Indies or India. The first quarterfinal will be played at Sher-e-Bangla National Cricket Stadium, Dhaka.

Pakistan v Australia (Group A) - Pakistan Secure Top Position in Group Smashing Australia by 4 Wickets

2011 ICC Cricket World Cup
India-Sri Lanka-Bangladesh
Feb. 17 -----------  Apr. 02
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Match No.			40
Group			A
Teams		Australia	v	Pakistan
Officials	On-Ground	Tony Hill and Marais Erasmus
	Off-Ground	Nigel Llong, Tyron Wijewardena
	Referee	Chris Broad
Venue		R.Premadasa Stadium, Colombo
Toss		Australia won the toss and elected to bat
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1st Innings Score		176
			Avg.	3.79
Overs		46.4
Total Wickets Down		10
1st Best Batsman				Brad haddin
	Scores	42
2nd Best Batsman				Michael Clarke
	Scores	34
1st Top Wicket Taker				Umra Gul
	Wickets	3
2nd Top Wicket Taker				Abdul Razzaq
	Wickets	2
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Target		177
			Avg.	3.54
Overs		50
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2nd Innings Score		178
Total Wickets Down		6
			Avg.	4.34
Overs		41
1st Best Batsman				Asad Shafiq
	Scores	46
2nd Best Batsman				Umar Akmal
	Scores	44	*
1st Top Wicket Taker				Brett Lee
	Wickets	4
2nd Top Wicket Taker				Jason Kejza
	Wickets	1
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Match Result:	Pakistan	won by	4	Wickets

Pakistan v Australia - Update: Pakistan Dumped Australia for Just 176

2011 ICC Cricket World Cup
India-Sri Lanka-Bangladesh
Feb. 17 -----------  Apr. 02
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Match No.			40
Group			A
Teams		Australia	v	Pakistan
Officials	On-Ground	Tony Hill and Marais Erasmus
	Off-Ground	Nigel Llong, Tyron Wijewardena
	Referee	Chris Broad
Venue		R.Premadasa Stadium, Colombo
Toss		Australia won the toss and elected to bat
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1st Innings Score		176
			Avg.	3.79
Overs		46.4
Total Wickets Down		10
1st Best Batsman				Brad haddin
	Scores	42
2nd Best Batsman				Michael Clarke
	Scores	34
1st Top Wicket Taker				Umra Gul
	Wickets	3
2nd Top Wicket Taker				Abdul Razzaq
	Wickets	2
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Target		177
			Avg.	3.54
Overs		50
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Pakistan v Australia (Group A) - Pakistan Dominates as Australia Struggling on 135/6 in 35 Overs

COLOMBO – Pakistan tighten the grip in an important match against defending champion Australia at R. Premadasa Stadium, Colombo.  

Australia lost their fifth wicket on 134 runs; as Michael Clarke cleaned bowled by Abdul Razzaq in his very first over of the match after adding just 17 runs when Cameron White fell prey to a rocketing throw from Misbah-ul-Haq and got run out after making 8 runs.

Earlier, Australia won the toss and elected to bat first but Umar Gul made early in-roads cleaning up inform Shane Watson on just 12 on the board. Australian skipper Ricky Ponting, who is having a bad run of his form, was reviewed as caught behind on the bowling of Muhammad Hafeez. Kamran Akmal grabbed a stunning catch standing very close to stumps. Umpire declared Ponting not out but Pakistan opted for a review and camera showed that a thick edge off the Ponting’s bat caught brilliantly by Akmal. Brad haddin also out caught behing off Wahab Riaz.

Australia is struggling on 136/5 in 35 overs. There’s a very good chance for Pakistan to wrap us Australian innings within 200-mark.

Australia Opted to Bat First Against Pakistan - - Live Score Updates and Ball by Ball Commentary

COLOMBO – Australia batting first after winning the toss here at R. Premadasa Stadium, Colombo.  

The match is started already and Australian openers, Shane Watson and Brad Haddin, started quite calmly with 6 runs in 2 overs. Match is being officiated by Tony Hill and Marais Erasmus, Nigel Llong (third), Tyron Wijewardena (fourth), Chris Broad (referee).

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Both teams are playing with following squads:

Team Australia: Shane Watson, Brad Haddin(w), Ricky Ponting(c), Michael Clarke, Cameron White, Michael Hussey, Steven Smith, Mitchell Johnson, Brett Lee, Jason Krejza, Shaun Tait 

Team Pakistan: Mohammad Hafeez, Kamran Akmal(w), Younis Khan, Misbah-ul-Haq, Umar Akmal, Asad Shafiq, Shahid Afridi (c), Abdul Razzaq, Abdur Rehman, Umar Gul, Wahab Riaz

ICC Cricket World Cup 2011 - - March 18: Latest Team Positions in Group 'A' and Group 'B'

MUMBAI - Sri Lanka spotted on the top of Group 'A' after crushing victory over New Zealand by 112 runs. Today's (March 19) match between pakistan and Australia will decide finally the leader of the Group. Whever wins today's match will be on the top spot.

For detailed points table of Group 'A' see below.

On the other hand, Group 'B' team poistions didn't efffect the possible qualifiers of the quarterfinals. Although Ireland made their mark by their second victory of the tournament, eventually a convincing one.

For detailed points table of Group 'A' see below.

World Cup Schedule (March 19) - Pakistan v Australia: Match Preview and Live Score Updates

COLOMBO – Pakistan will face defending champions Australia in their last group match tomorrow (March 19) at R.Premadasa Stadium, Colombo. 

The winner will top the points table of Group ‘A’ straightaway and will play fourth placed team in Group ‘B’, interestingly still to be decided. 

Anyway, the match is of great importance for Pakistan just not to top the table but the win will definite made their confidence sky high in the knock-out round. 

On the other hand; Australia will never want to lose the impact they have made up till now in the world cup being the only unbeaten team in this mega event. 

The match will start on 14:00 PST (14:30 IST, 09:00 GMT) and will be officiated by Tony Hill and Marais Erasmus, Nigel Llong (third), Tyron Wijewardena (fourth), Chris Broad (referee).

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Both teams will announce their final elevens just before the match from the following squads:

Australia (From): Shane Watson, Brad Haddin(w), Ricky Ponting(c), Michael Clarke, Cameron White, David Hussey, Steven Smith, Mitchell Johnson, Brett Lee, Jason Krejza, Shaun Tait, Michael Hussey, John Hastings, Tim Paine, Callum Ferguson

Pakistan (From): Mohammad Hafeez, Ahmed Shehzad, Kamran Akmal(w), Younis Khan, Misbah-ul-Haq, Umar Akmal, Shahid Afridi(c), Abdul Razzaq, Umar Gul, Abdur Rehman, Shoaib Akhtar, Wahab Riaz, Asad Shafiq, Saeed Ajmal, Junaid Khan

Sri Lanka v New Zealand (Group A) - Muttiah Muralitharan Took 4 Wickets as Sri Lanka Scraps Black Caps by 112 Runs

2011 ICC Cricket World Cup
India-Sri Lanka-Bangladesh
Feb. 17 -----------  Apr. 02
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Match No.			38
Group			A
Teams		Sri Lanka	v	New Zealand
Officials	On-Ground	Richard Kettleborough and Asad Rauf
	Off-Ground	Amish Saheba, Billy Bowden
	Referee	Andy Pycroft
Venue		Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai
Toss		Sri Lanka won the toss and elected to bat
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1st Innings Score		265
			Avg.	5.30
Overs		50
Total Wickets Down		9
1st Best Batsman				Kumar Sangakkara
	Scores	111
2nd Best Batsman				Mahela Jayawadene
	Scores	66
1st Top Wicket Taker				Tim Southee
	Wickets	3
2nd Top Wicket Taker				Nathan McCullum
	Wickets	2
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Target		266
			Avg.	5.32
Overs		50
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2nd Innings Score		153
Total Wickets Down		10
			Avg.	4.37
Overs		35
1st Best Batsman				Ross Taylor
	Scores	33
2nd Best Batsman				Jacob Oram
	Scores	20	*
1st Top Wicket Taker				Muttiah Muralitharan
	Wickets	4
2nd Top Wicket Taker				Ajantha Mandis
	Wickets	2
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Match Result:	Sri Lanka	won by	112	Runs

New Zealand Topple on 115/7, Muralitharan Wrecks New Zealand Batting Line-up

MUMBAI – The magic of Muttiah Muralitharan works as Black Caps topple on 115/7 in 27 overs. Spin wizard claimed 3 wickets, including important wicket of inform batsman Ross Taylor; while Nuwan Kulasekara, Angelo Mathews, Tillakaratne Dilshan and Ajantha Mandis picked up one wicket each.

Earlier, Sri Lankan skipper Kumar Sangakkara played an important knock of 111 runs to take Sri Lanka to a formidable total to challenge New Zealand batting line up. He was very well accompanied by his deputy Mahela Jayawadene with his 66 runs. Angelo Mathews also played a handy unbeaten knock of 41 runs.

New Zealand need 151 runs in 23 overs with 3 wickets in hand.

Sri Lanka v New Zealand (Group A) - Kumar Sangakkara Shines With Century as Sri Lanka to Defend 265 Against Kiwis

2011 ICC Cricket World Cup
India-Sri Lanka-Bangladesh
Feb. 17 -----------  Apr. 02
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Match No.			38
Group			A
Teams		Sri Lanka	v	New Zealand
Officials	On-Ground	Richard Kettleborough and Asad Rauf
	Off-Ground	Amish Saheba, Billy Bowden
	Referee	Andy Pycroft
Venue		Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai
Toss		Sri Lanka won the toss and elected to bat
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1st Innings Score		265
			Avg.	5.30
Overs		50
Total Wickets Down		9
1st Best Batsman				Kumar Sangakkara
	Scores	111
2nd Best Batsman				Mahela Jayawadene
	Scores	66
1st Top Wicket Taker				Tim Southee
	Wickets	3
2nd Top Wicket Taker				Nathan McCullum
	Wickets	2
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Target		266
			Avg.	5.32
Overs		50
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World Cup Schedule (March 18) - Sri Lanka v New Zealand (Live Score Updates)

 MUMBAI – A fight for the top spot in Group A is scheduled tomorrow between New Zealand and co-host Sri Lanka at Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai. Presently New Zealand is on second spot while Sri Lanka on fourth after playing equal number of matches. Both teams will try to end the group round on a positive note claiming a victory against a strong outfit.

The match will start on 14:00 PST (14:30 IST, 09:00 GMT) and will be officiated by Richard Kettleborough and Asad Rauf, Amish Saheba (third), Billy Bowden (fourth), Andy Pycroft (referee).

 

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 Both teams will announce their final eleven just before the match from the following squads:

New Zealand (From): Martin Guptill, Brendon McCullum(w), Jesse Ryder, Ross Taylor, Scott Styris, James Franklin, Nathan McCullum, Daniel Vettori(c), Kyle Mills, Tim Southee, Hamish Bennett, Jacob Oram, Jamie How, Kane Williamson, Luke Woodcock

Sri Lanka (From): Upul Tharanga, Tillakaratne Dilshan, Kumar Sangakkara(w/c), Mahela Jayawardene, Thilan Samaraweera, Chamara Silva, Angelo Mathews, Nuwan Kulasekara, Lasith Malinga, Ajantha Mendis, Muttiah Muralitharan, Dilhara Fernando, Rangana Herath, Chamara Kapugedera, Thissara Perera

March 16: ICC World Cup - - Latest Team Position in Group 'A' (Today's Match Summary)

BANGALORE - Australia eased up to a convincing victory over Canada by 7 wickets. Australian openers, Shane Watson and Brad Haddin, provided a great opening stand of 183 runs and after that there was nothing left for Canada to strive for.

Earlier, Canada won the toss and got a flying start but were unable to capitalize it and fell for just 211 in 45.4 overs. Hiral Patel played smashing knock of 54 runs off 45 balls for Canada. 

Brett Lee picked up four wickets while Shaun Tait claimed two wickets. Shane Watson was named man o the match for his blazing innings of 94 runs. 

Australia is the only team in tournament which hasn’t lost any match until now. One match against Sri Lanka was abandoned due to rain and the points distributed equally to both teams. Australia climbed up to the top spot with this victory with 9 points in five matches.

Australia v Canada (Group A) - Australia eased up to a convincing victory against Canada by 7 wickets

2011 ICC Cricket World Cup
India-Sri Lanka-Bangladesh
Feb. 17 -----------  Apr. 02
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Match No.			35
Group			A
Teams		Australia	v	Canada
Officials	On-Ground	Amish Saheba and Billy Bowden
	Off-Ground	Richard Kettleborough, Asad Rauf
	Referee	Andy Pycroft
Venue		M.Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru
Toss		Ireland won the toss and chose to field
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1st Innings Score		211
			Avg.	4.65
Overs		45.4
Total Wickets Down		10
1st Best Batsman				Hiral Patel
	Scores	54
2nd Best Batsman				Ashish Bagai
	Scores	39
1st Top Wicket Taker				Brett Lee
	Wickets	4
2nd Top Wicket Taker				Shaun Tait
	Wickets	2
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Target		212
			Avg.	4.24
Overs		50
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2nd Innings Score		212
Total Wickets Down		3
			Avg.	6.14
Overs		34.5
1st Best Batsman				Sahne Watson
	Scores	94
2nd Best Batsman				Brad Haddin
	Scores	80
1st Top Wicket Taker				Harvir Baidwan
	Wickets	1
2nd Top Wicket Taker				Henry Osinde
	Wickets	1
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Match Result:	Canada	won by	7	Wickets
Man of the Match		Sahne Watson
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