In the ICC Cricket World Cup, chasing Ireland's 259, openers Shikhar Dhawan and Rohit Sharma have given India a flying start in a Pool-B game at Hamilton. Both have scored half centuries, and India were 175 for one in 24.3 overs, when reports last came in.Dhawan was on 97 , with Rohit on 64.India now need just 85 runs in 25.3 overs.Earlier, after opting to bat first, Ireland were bowled out for 259 in 49 overs. Their top order helped them to a good start, and they were 206 for 3 in the 39th over. But, India, with some quick wickets, broke Ireland's momentum, bundling them out for 259. Paceman Mohammed Shami was the pick of the bowlers. He bagged 3 wickets, while R. Ashwin took two. For Ireland, Niall O'Brien top scored with 75. Opener William Porterfield made 67.With 4 victories in as many games, India is currently at the top of Pool-B, and already into the quarter-finals. Ireland, on the other hand, are fourth in the group, with 3 wins from 4 games.
News On AIR | March 10, 2015 12:13 PM
World Cup: Dhawan, Sharma give India flying start against Ireland