ICC Cricket World Cup 2011-Ban vs Neth

Playing at their home ground always have some advantages. Thats exactly what the Bangladesh team proved yet again. Yesterday's win against Netherlands at the Ahmed Chowdhury Stadium, Chittagong finally gave some respite to the Bangladeshi fans. The good innings of Imrul Kayes helped his team getting a stable score of 166 runs. Along with him the bowlers also played an important role in the team's victory.

On the other hand Netherlands showed one of their worst performance yesterday. With this victory the hopes of Bangladesh reaching the quarters are still there.

Final Scorecard:

Bangladesh: 166-4 (41.2)

Netherlands: 160-10 (48.2)

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ICC Cricket World Cup 2011-Ind vs Ire

The Indian innings was opened with a fantastic boundary by Virender Sehwag. Although he got out in the same over yet to win this match India has to put in extra efforts. Yesterday's match between India and Ireland played at the Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bangalore saw some really interesting twist and turns. The Irish team gave a not so big target of 208 runs to the Indian team.

In response the Indian team started very well but soon the wickets started falling. At one point it was looking quite difficult to win this match. But with the brilliant innings of Yuvraj Singh and Yusuf Patahn India finally won the match with 5 wickets.

Final Scorecard:

Ireland: 207-10 (47.5)

India: 210-5 (46), Yuvraj Singh was elected Man of the Match for his brilliant 5 wickets haul and his not out innings of 50 runs.

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