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World Cup: New Zealand wins 5th match in a row

Posted on by The Associated Press

New Zealand remains the class team of the Cricket World Cup, winning its fifth consecutive match following a six-wicket victory on Sunday over a travel-weary Afghanistan. Daniel Vettori passed 300 wickets in one-day internationals in the New Zealand victory. Afghanistan was bowled out for 186 — the fourth time in five matches that New Zealand[…]

Australia hit highest World Cup score in history

Posted on by Agence France Presse

Australia hit the highest World Cup score in tournament history on Wednesday when they made 417-6 against Afghanistan at the WACA in Perth. The four-time champions went past the previous best of 413-5 made by India against Bermuda in 2007. It was the third 400-plus total at this World Cup after South Africa twice went[…]