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Maxwell's hundred trumps Sangakkara's

Glenn Maxwell's first ODI hundred missed the record for the fastest World Cup hundred by one ball, but took Australia to 376

08-Mar-2015•The Report by Sidharth Monga

Vettori, Guptill topple Afghanistan

New Zealand bowled Afghanistan out for 186, becoming the first team to dismiss five opposition teams in the World Cup

07-Mar-2015•The Report by Alagappan Muthu

Bangladesh have batting-order jumble to organise

Such has been their fondness of the batting-order jumble, it is hard to predict whether the Bangladesh team management will consider Imrul Kayes as an opener, a No. 3 or even lower down the order when they set their XI against England.

07-Mar-2015•ESPNcricinfo staff

Balbirnie shows glimpse of Ireland future

The two oldest men in the Ireland squad delivered when it mattered. The victory over Zimbabwe would not have happened without them. But the most encouraging thing was the maturity shown by one of their youngest men.

07-Mar-2015•Brydon Coverdale in Hobart

Zimbabwe denied by millimetres

In the end, Zimbabwe's tournament - and this match - came down to a matter of millimetres with Sean Williams caught right on the boundary

07-Mar-2015•Brydon Coverdale in Hobart

England enter do-or-die territory

After what seems like months of sound and fury that have signified very little, England move into a different stage of the World Cup: from now on, every game they play is a must-win

07-Mar-2015•George Dobell

Don't want to change a lot of things - Mathews

Angelo Mathews suggested Sri Lanka's combination would not change a great deal on Sunday

07-Mar-2015•Andrew Fidel Fernando in Sydney

In-form Sri Lanka gear up for all-round Australia

As good as Sri Lanka feel following comprehensive victories against Bangladesh and England, Australia have appeared the more cohesive unit through the tournament

07-Mar-2015•The Preview by Andrew Fidel Fernando

Australia wrong-footed by dry pitch

Australia's selectors appear to have been wrong-footed by a bone dry SCG surface forcing them to consider the recall of Shane Watson and the inclusion of the left-arm spinner Xavier Doherty for his first game of the World Cup

07-Mar-2015•Daniel Brettig

'Weary' Afghanistan put positive spin on scheduling

The Afghanistan squad could be forgiven for looking a little bleary-eyed as they ran around the outfield at McLean Park and it would have been no surprise if they weren't quite sure what the time was

07-Mar-2015•Andrew McGlashan in Napier

Ireland clinch last-over thriller

Ireland hung on like they would for dear life, beating Zimbabwe by five runs in one of the most thrilling finishes in this World Cup

07-Mar-2015•The Report by Mohammad Isam

New Zealand keep winning team together

New Zealand are unbeaten after four matches and every expectation is that they will be unbeaten after six when the group stage is finished.

07-Mar-2015•The Preview by Andrew McGlashan

Pakistan roar back through bowlers

Defending only 231 in 47 overs at the small Eden Park, Pakistan's left-arm quicks turned it on like only the ones from that part of the world can to win by 29 runs

07-Mar-2015•The Report by Sidharth Monga

Holding slams 'irresponsible' WI batting

Former fast bowler Michael Holding was scathing in his criticism of West Indies, calling the team's batting against India "reckless and irresponsible"

06-Mar-2015•ESPNcricinfo staff

England urged to get in the swing

England must keep faith in their ability to swing the Kookaburra ball and risk a fuller, attacking length against Bangladesh, according to two coaches not involved with the set-up

06-Mar-2015•George Dobell

Jayawardene unfazed by Australia's pace attack

Sri Lanka's away matches against Australia have always loomed as a trial-by-pace for the top order, but although the opposition bowlers are quick, that does not necessarily make them menacing, according to Mahela Jayawardene

06-Mar-2015•Andrew Fidel Fernando

Pakistan target runs, de Villiers

Pakistan captain Misbah-ul-Haq has admitted that his team will need to get rid of AB de Villiers early if they are to triumph against South Africa in Auckland

06-Mar-2015•Firdose Moonda

Finch batting from memory

If it has only been three matches since Aaron Finch made a compelling century against England in the World Cup opener at the MCG, it has also been three weeks

06-Mar-2015•Daniel Brettig

Dhoni, bowlers extend World Cup streak

India were given their first scare of the World Cup when West Indies reduced them to 78 for 4 and 134 for 6 in a chase of 183, but MS Dhoni shepherded them through to an eventually comfortable win with four wickets in hand and 10.5 overs to spare

06-Mar-2015•The Report by Sidharth Monga

'It's time for Pakistan to look forward' - Misbah

Misbah-ul-Haq hopes his gradual phasing out of international cricket will coincide with the ushering in of a new era for Pakistan, in which a new leader will receive continued support as he finds his feet

06-Mar-2015•Firdose Moonda in Auckland

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