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Business News/ Mint-lounge / 36 years of the World Cup: 2007
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36 years of the World Cup: 2007

36 years of the World Cup: 2007

Once again: Australia pose with the 2007 World Cup trophy.Premium

Once again: Australia pose with the 2007 World Cup trophy.

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Once again: Australia pose with the 2007 World Cup trophy.

Chasing 221, Zimbabwe were aided by a 70-run partnership between Stuart Matsikenyeri (73 not out) and Brendan Taylor (24), and needed 10 runs from 20 balls with four wickets left. But all four fell—two of them run out—leaving the scores tied. Earlier, Jeremy Bray (115) helped Ireland reach 221, becoming the sixth batsman from a non-Test playing team to score a One Day International (ODI) century.

33rd match, Super Eights: England vs Sri Lanka at North Sound

Shahid Mahmood (4 for 50) and Andrew Flintoff (3 for 35) restricted Sri Lanka to 235 in 50 overs after England opted to field first. England struggled initially, being reduced to 133 for six wickets before Paul Nixon (42) and Ravi Bopara (52) brought them close to the target with 11 needed off the last over from Dilhara Fernando. With three runs remaining, Bopara was bowled in the last ball to give Sri Lanka a two-run victory.

Also see | World Cup stats ( PDF)

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48th match, Super Eights: West Indies vs England at Bridgetown

Chasing 301, England were 189 for six and needed 112 more from 14 overs. A partnership of 80 runs from 63 balls between Kevin Pietersen (100) and Paul Nixon brought them back in the match. When Pietersen got out in the 47th over, England still needed 31 runs. Nixon hit three boundaries in the 48th over, leaving England with just 12 needed off two overs. England won by one wicket with one ball remaining. Earlier, Chris Gayle (79), Devon Smith (61) and Marlon Samuels (51) helped the West Indies reach 300.

Compiled by Manoj Madhavan.

Source: Espncricinfo.com

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Published: 09 Feb 2011, 09:15 PM IST
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