India registered it's third straight victory in the ICC Cricket World Cup 2015 as they thrashed UAE by 9 wickets on Saturday.In a Pool-B match played at Perth, India chased down a meager target of 103 in just 18.5 overs.In the process, Rohit Sharma scored a half century, 57 not out.Earlier, UAE had won the toss and opted to bat first. They were skittled out for 102, R Ashwin was the leading wicket taker for India as he took 4 for 25. He was also adjudged Man of the match.Earlier, New Zealand defeated co-hosts Australia by one wicket in a crucial Pool-A game at Auckland.Opting to bat first, Australia were bundled out for a paltry 151.Trent Boult bagged his maiden 5 wicket haul as Australia slid from 80 for 1 to 106 for 9. Australia did well with the ball, as they took 9 Kiwi wickets at the score of 146. Mitchell Starc claimed 6 wickets.However, Kane Williamson hit a six in the end to give his team its fourth consecutive victory in this World Cup. Boult was adjudged man of the match.
News On AIR | February 28, 2015 5:03 PM
ICC WC: India beat UAE by 9 wkts; NZ defeate Aus by one wkt