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With few days left in the group stage of 2015 Cricket World Cup to get over, the qualified teams have been ensuring to end it on a high note. On Day 26, South Africa played United Arab Emirates in the single match scheduled on Thursday. There were no troubles for the Proteas side as they won Match 37 by 146 runs. They end their group stage matches with eight points and placed second in Group B points table. The final weekend of ICC World Cup 2015 group stage begins with two matches on Day 27 – New Zealand vs Bangladesh and England vs Afghanistan. Must Check the Updated Points Table of 2015 Cricket World Cup 2015.
Highlights of Day 26 March 12, Match 36: South Africa register yet another easy win over ‘minnows’ side
A comprehensive 146 runs win by South Africa over minnows United Arab Emirates should ease AB de Villiers of the pressure ahead of knockout stage. But their defeats against big names India and Pakistan in the group stage is something they would pay sincere attention to. Playing UAE in Wellington, South African skipper’s brilliant run continued, something that should keep the side motivated. De Villiers fell at 99, but one can take a look at his ominous form which does not discriminate against big side or minnows while scoring. Also Read: 2015 Cricket World Cup Leading Run-Scorers: List of Top Batsmen of WC 2015.
Day 27 Schedule March 13, Match 37: Interesting battle on cards as New Zealand take on Bangladesh
The weekend begins with a double header on Friday with Match 37 taking place between New Zealand and Bangladesh at Seddon Park in Hamilton. This match is one of the interesting matches of last leg of group stage, especially after Bangladesh shocked England to not only make to quarterfinals but also kicked England out of the tournament. With the news coming from New Zealand camp about several players suffering from illness bout, this might aid Mashrafe Bin Mortaza’s side to get better off them. Is there another upset on cards? The match 37, New Zealand vs Bangladesh ICC Cricket World Cup 2015 starts at 6.30 am IST with live telecast done by Star Sports. Also Read: 2015 Cricket World Cup Leading Wicket-takers: List of Top Bowlers of WC 2015.
Day 27 Schedule March 13, Match 38: Can England get better off Afghanistan in their last match of tournament?
Match 38 of Cricket World Cup 2015 will be remembered for it will feature one of the predicted stronger sides, England featuring for the last time in the tournament. With one win coming against Scotland in their five group stage matches, England will be playing for pride against Afghanistan who have also won one match in tournament. Chances look rosy for Mohammad Nabi’s side, who will hope to topple a demotivated Eoin Morgan’s England and shame the ousted side further. The match 38, England vs Afghanistan ICC Cricket World Cup 2015 starts at 9.00 am IST with live telecast done by Star Sports. Also Read: ICC Cricket World Cup 2015 Schedule in IST: Time Table, Fixture & Venue Details of all WC 2015 Matches.
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