ICC World Cup update
Last two matches of group stage in the ICC World Cup underway in
Australia and New Zealand were played today. Pakistan got better of
Ireland in the match played at Adelaide in Australia. Batting first,
Ireland managed a total of 237 runs losing all its wickets in regulatory
50 overs while Pakistan chased the target losing only three wickets in
46 overs. Prior to this, West Indies emerged victorious in the match
played against United Arab Emirates by six wickets. Batting first, UAE
scored 175 runs losing all its wickets within 48 overs. West Indies
chased the target of 176 runs in 31 overs losing four wickets. With all
the group matches played, Pakistan and West Indies join India and South
Africa from Pool B at the quarter finals. New Zealand, Australia, Sri
Lanka and Bangladesh have qualified to the second round from Pool A
already.