March 6, 2015 8:58 PM

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ICC World Cup Cricket: India beat West Indies by 4 wickets; Qualify for quarterfinal

India continues it's unbeaten run in the ICC Cricket World Cup 2015, as they defeat West Indies by 4 wickets at Perth today.Chasing 183 India overhauled the target as they made 185 for 6 with 65 balls remaining. Fourth straight victory in the World Cup has ensured India a quarter final spot. A report from AIR sports desk:Hurrah at last ! India got it's first scare in this World Cup, as chasing a moderate target of 183, they lost wickets a little too many. As he is known 'Captain Cool' M S Dhoni' with his talismanic touch ensured that India continues it's unbeaten run in this edition of World Cup. The West Indian gave a good fight and displayed some grit with some quick bowling and testing short balls, but the damage done by Indian bowlers at the start of the match was too much to undo.Earlier, the Indian bowlers put up a marvellous show to bowl out the West Indies for a paltry score of 182. Returning after an injury Mohammed Shami bowled with utmost control. He took 3 key wickets including that of Chris Gayle and his performance returned him with Man of the Match trophy. A win today made Dhoni equal Kapil Dev's record of 11 victories in a World Cup as a skipper. With two more matches remaining in the league stage India will try to carry a perfect momentum to knock out phase.

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