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Sri Lanka are slight favourites owing to recent form, but the toss could play a very important role in this crucial clash

Of all the full-member teams, New Zealand's top seven batsmen have the poorest average in the last two years

There has been speculation that AB de Villiers' new responsibility as wicketkeeper will affect his batting, but he actually averages higher when he is wearing the gloves than when he is not

Compared to other teams, New Zealand have been most susceptible to top-order collapses, and it happened yet again in Nagpur

In India, Johnson is not expected to swing the ball, so he is free to bowl in his natural style, angling the ball across with slight variations in movement off the pitch, and getting the occasional one to lift into the ribs.

Recently, when Pakistan haven't known anything about their future on and off the field, they've always known that soon, they'll be playing against Sri Lanka

ESPNcricinfo presents the plays of the day from the Group A game between Australia and New Zealand in Nagpur

ESPNcricinfo presents the plays of the day from the Group B game between Bangladesh and Ireland in Mirpur

Ryan ten Doeschate is Netherlands' star player by a distance. He may not be back at the World Cup again, but his best may be yet to come

Darren Bravo showcased his incredible talent before failing to make a match-winning contribution. His half-brother, Dwayne, sparkled before a game-ending knee injury

A South African bowling attack that included three spinners, one of whom opened the bowling? What was going on at the Kotla?

Plays of the Day from the Group B match between West Indies and South Africa in Delhi

Despite New Zealand being more competitive in recent matches, Australia's impressive performance in global tournaments makes them favourites

Friday's World Cup clash against Australia will be more than just a game for New Zealand: it will be their chance to bring cheer to a nation in mourning

The Ireland side are a better-prepared side this tournament because 2007 happened. They have been able to focus on cricket without having to bother about their other jobs, because 2007 happened. Now they will need to make 2011 happen

South Africa are favourites based on recent form, but West Indies can draw inspiration from their excellent performances in global tournaments against South Africa

ESPNcricinfo presents the Plays of the day of the match between Pakistan and Kenya in Hambantota

Thursday's World Cup game between South Africa and West Indies will be the first international game at the Feroz Shah Kotla after the India-Sri Lanka ODI was abandoned in December 2009

How politics influences cricket in the subcontinent, and particularly in Sri Lanka

Ryan ten Doeschate's ability and professionalism shone through in his all-round performance against England