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Porterfield rues batting lapses

The words 'spirited' and 'plucky' will again be used to describe an Ireland performance, but this was a game they really should have won

25-Feb-2011•Sidharth Monga in Mirpur

Tigers let themselves roar

Bangladesh celebrated their victory against Ireland as though they'd won more than one cricket match, but the significance went beyond a single result

25-Feb-2011•Sidharth Monga in Mirpur

Strong home record favours Sri lanka

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

25-Feb-2011•Madhusudhan Ramakrishnan

New Zealand's top seven woes

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

25-Feb-2011•Nagraj Gollapudi in Nagpur

de Villiers can play both roles

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

25-Feb-2011•Firdose Moonda in Delhi

New Zealand batsmen mess it up again

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

25-Feb-2011•S Rajesh

Sticking to strengths brings Johnson Indian success

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.

25-Feb-2011•Brydon Coverdale at the VCA Stadium

Familiar rivals line up in big contest

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

25-Feb-2011•Osman Samiuddin in Colombo

A show of solidarity, and Vettori's miscalculation

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

25-Feb-2011•Brydon Coverdale and Nagraj Gollapudi at the VCA Stadium

Shakib's generosity, and Coldplay's Irish connection?

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

25-Feb-2011•Sidharth Monga at the Shere Bangla Stadium

Big fish in a small pond

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

25-Feb-2011•Nagraj Gollapudi

The Brothers Bravo, and a tale of woe

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

24-Feb-2011•Sharda Ugra at the Feroz Shah Kotla

South Africa break away from tradition

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

24-Feb-2011•Firdose Moonda at the Feroz Shah Kotla

A botched anthem and some aggravation

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

24-Feb-2011•Sharda Ugra and Firdose Moonda at the Feroz Shah Kotla

Dominant Australia hold the whip

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

24-Feb-2011•Madhusudhan Ramakrishnan

New Zealand aim to rise above tragedy

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

24-Feb-2011•Nagraj Gollapudi in Nagpur

Average Joes who want to be so much more

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

23-Feb-2011•Sidharth Monga in Dhaka

Recent form favours South Africa

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

23-Feb-2011•Madhusudhan Ramakrishnan

Misbah does a Gooch, and school's out

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

23-Feb-2011•Osman Samiuddin in Hambantota

Kotla's acid test

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

23-Feb-2011•Sharda Ugra in Delhi

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