In Tuesday's encounter in the ICC Cricket World Cup, co-hosts New Zealand defeated Scotland by 3 wickets. This was New Zealand's second consecutive victory in this world cup. In a Pool A match at Dunedin, chasing a below par target of 143, hosts made 146 for 7 in 24.5 overs. However, New Zealand the more experienced side was expected to win more convincingly. In the morning, New Zealand won the toss and asked Scotland to bat first. Trent Boult and Tim Southee in their opening spell reduced visitors 12 for 4, they both took two wickets each in consecutive balls but misssed out on hat trick. For Scotland Matt Machan (May-Chan) and Richie Berrington enabled Scotland to reach a total of 142.On Wednesday, Bangladesh will open their World Cup campaign against debutant World Cup team Afghanistan at Manuka Oval, Canberra. This Pool A match will begin at 9:30 am Indian Time. Entering this world cup Bangladesh has lost both their warm-up games. In last edition they did not advance from the group stage. On the other hand Afghanistan has beaten Bangladesh in the Asia Cup last March the only ODI between the two sides.