In the Group 'A' matches of the ICC Cricket World Cup today, Australia defeated Kenya , while New Zealand beat Canada. In the Day-Night encounter in Bangalore, defending champions Australia defeated Kenya 60 runs. Chasing a huge target of 325 for a win, the Kenyans finished with 264 for six in their 50 overs. Collins Obuya remained unbeaten on 98 and was later declared Man of the Match. Earlier, Australia made 324 for 6 in the stipulated overs. For Australia, it was their 33rd consecutive victory in World Cup matches. The Aussies now have Seven points from four matches. Earlier, in a Day fixture at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai, New Zealand routed Minnows Canada by 97 runs in their penultimate Group 'A' match. Put in to bat, New Zealand amassed 358 for six, the highest ODI score at the venue. Man of the Match Brendum McCullum slammed 101, while stand-in Skipper Ross Taylor cracked a breezy 74. Chasing the huge target of 359, Canada finished with 261 for nine in their 50 overs. New Zealand now top Group 'A' with eight points from five matches.
News On AIR | March 14, 2011 11:29 AM
Cricket WC :Australia defeat Kenya , New Zealand beat Canada