India go down to Syria

Mar 30, 2015, at 01:48 am

Dhaka, Mar 29 (IBNS) : After a heartwarming performance against Uzbekistan in the first match an insipid India surrendered tamely to Syria 0-4 in their second match of the AFC U-23 Championship at the Bangabandhu Stadium in Dhaka on Sunday .

Saina clinches India Open title

Mar 30, 2015, at 01:46 am

New Delhi, Mar 29 (IBNS): A day after reaching the top spot on the badminton women's players rankings, Indian shuttler Saina Nehwal won her maiden India Open Super Series title by beating Ratchanok Intanon.

Clarke dedicates WC win to Phil Hughes

Mar 29, 2015, at 11:04 pm

Melbourne, Mar 29 (IBNS): As Australia won their fifth World Cup title, skipper Michael Clarke dedicated the title to deceased batsman Phillip Hughes who passed away last year.

MCG: 93,013 attendance Aus-NZ final

Mar 29, 2015, at 10:45 pm

Melbourne, Mar 29 (IBNS): Setting a new record, 93,013 spectators attended the Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG) here to witness Sunday's high-voltage World Cup final match between Australia and New Zealand, officials said.

Tony Abbott congrats Team Australia on winning World Cup

Mar 29, 2015, at 10:15 pm

Melbourne, Mar 29 (IBNS): Australian Prime Minister Tony Abbott on Sunday hailed Team Australia as the country won the World Cup trophy for the fifth time here after defeating New Zealand.

Mitchell Starc named as player of the ICC Cricket World Cup 2015

Mar 29, 2015, at 10:13 pm

Melbourne, Mar 29 (IBNS) Australia fast bowler Mitchell Starc was today named as the player of the ICC Cricket World Cup 2015.

Australia deserved to win: Brendon

Mar 29, 2015, at 09:59 pm

Melbourne, Mar 29 (IBNS) New Zealand skipper Brendon McCullum said Australia deserved the World Cup and his side had a 'hell of a ride' in the tournament.

Starc named Man of the Tournament

Mar 29, 2015, at 09:50 pm

Melbourne, Mar 29 (IBNS): Australian bowler Mitchell Starc Man of the Tournament as Australia defeated New Zealand to win the World Cup for the fifth time on Sunday.

Australia clinch fifth WC title

Mar 29, 2015, at 09:34 pm

Melbourne, Mar 29 (IBNS): Australian skipper Michael Clarke played a memorable knock of 74 runs in his last ODI knock as he guided his side to seven wickets victory against New Zealand to clinch the World Cup and re-establish the team's dominance in the paradigm of world cricket at the Melbourne Cricket Ground here on Sunday.

Australia beat NZ by seven wickets to clinch World Cup

Mar 29, 2015, at 09:11 pm

Melbourne, Mar 29 (IBNS): Australia defeated New Zealand by seven wickets in the final to clinch the Word Cup title for the fifth time here on Sunday.

Clarke departs after heroic 74

Mar 29, 2015, at 09:10 pm

Melbourne, Mar 29 (IBNS): With Australia close to winning their fifth World Cup title, New Zealand picked up the wicket of skipper Michael Clarke to reduce the hosts to 175 for three in the final of the World Cup here on Sunday.

Clarke, Smith cruising Australia towards 184

Mar 29, 2015, at 08:35 pm

Melbourne, Mar 29 (IBNS): Australia is slowly cruising towards the target if 184 runs in the final match of the World Cup against neighbours New Zealand here on Sunday.

Australia 69/2 after 15 overs

Mar 29, 2015, at 07:55 pm

Melbourne, Mar 29 (IBNS): Losing two wickets, four-time champions Australia have posted 69 runs for the loss two wickets in the final of the World Cup here on Sunday.

David Warner departs after his fighting 45

Mar 29, 2015, at 07:43 pm

Melbourne, Mar 29 (IBNS): Matt Henry gave New Zealand their second breakthrough as he picked up the wicket of Australian opener David Warner (45) in the final of the World Cup against four time champions here on Sunday.

Warner, Smith stabilise innings after first blow, 56/1 after 10 overs

Mar 29, 2015, at 07:34 pm

Melbourne, Mar 29 (IBNS): Australia have posted 56 runs for the loss a wicket in the final match of the World Cup against New Zealand here on Sunday.

Australia score 33/1 after 5 overs

Mar 29, 2015, at 07:10 pm

Melbourne, Mar 29 (IBNS): Losing Aaron Finch's wicket, Australia posted 33 runs in the first five overs of their innings in the final match of the World Cup here on Sunday.

Finch falls early, Boult strikes for NZ

Mar 29, 2015, at 06:58 pm

Melbourne, Mar 29 (IBNS) Chasing 184 for victory, Australia received the first blow as they lost the wicket of opener Aaron Finch (0) in the second over of their innings in the final match of the World Cup against New Zealand here on Sunday.

Australian bowlers finish off NZ for 183

Mar 29, 2015, at 06:12 pm

Melbourne, Mar 29 (IBNS): Australian bowlers completely dominated the first half of the final match of the World Cup against New Zealand as they bowled out the visitors for 183 runs here on Sunday.

Grant Elliott dismissed by Faulkner at 83

Mar 29, 2015, at 05:53 pm

Melbourne, Mar 29 (IBNS): Australia nearly took control of the game as James Faulkner picked up the wicket of New Zealand's Grant Elliott (83) to reduce the visitors to 177 for eight after 42 overs in the final match of the World Cup here on Sunday.

Daniel Vettori departs, NZ 167/7

Mar 29, 2015, at 05:40 pm

Melbourne, Mar 28 (IBNS): Australia fast bowler Mitchell Johnson bowled out Daniel Vettori as New Zealand lost their seventh wicket in the final match of the World Cup here on Sunday.

NZ struggle after losing three quick wickets

Mar 29, 2015, at 05:25 pm

Melbourne, Mar 29 (IBNS): New Zealand were once again dragged to trouble as they lost three quick wickets to struggle at 151 for six in the final match of the World Cup here on Sunday.

Ross-Grant stabilise NZ ship, 150 for three after 35 overs

Mar 29, 2015, at 05:22 pm

Melbourne, Mar 29 (IBNS): After three quick wickets, Ross Taylor and Grant Elliott have added 111 runs in the fourth wicket partnership to stabilise the New Zealand innings as they posted 150 runs for the loss of three wickets after 35 overs in the final match of the World Cup against four-time champions Australia here on Sunday.

NZ 121 for three after 30 overs

Mar 29, 2015, at 04:44 pm

Melbourne, Mar 29 (IBNS): Ross Taylor and Grant Elliott are attempting to stabilising the innings as New Zealand posted 121 runs for the loss of three wickets in the final match of the World Cup against four-time champions Australia here on Sunday.

NZ 93 for three after 25 overs

Mar 29, 2015, at 04:28 pm

Melbourne, Mar 29 (IBNS): New Zealand have scored 93 runs for the loss of three wickets after 25 overs in the final match of the World Cup against Australia here on Sunday.

NZ 66 for three after 20 overs

Mar 29, 2015, at 04:05 pm

Melbourne, Mar 29 (IBNS): New Zealand scored 66 runs for the loss of three wickets at the end of 20 overs in the final match of the World Cup against Australia here on Sunday.

New Zealand struggles at 47/3 after 15 overs

Mar 29, 2015, at 03:47 pm

Melbourne, Mar 29 (IBNS): New Zealand are struggling at 47 for the loss of three wickets after 15 overs in the final match of the World Cup against Australia here on Sunday.

NZ lose third wicket, Williamson out for 12

Mar 29, 2015, at 03:37 pm

Melbourne, Mar 29 (IBNS):New Zealand received their third blow as Australian fast bowler Mitchell Johnson showed Kane Williamson (12) the way towards the pavilion in the final match of the World Cup here on Sunday.

Martin Guptill departs, NZ 38/2 after 12 overs

Mar 29, 2015, at 03:36 pm

Melbourne, March 29 (IBNS): New Zealand lost their second wicket as Martin Guptill departed in the 12th over of the final match of the World Cup against Australia here on Sunday.

NZ 31/1 after 10 overs

Mar 29, 2015, at 03:20 pm

Melbourne, Mar 29 (IBNS): New Zealand have scored 31 runs for the loss of a wicket after 10 overs in the final match of the World Cup against Australia here on Sunday.

New Zealand 18 for 1 after 5 overs

Mar 29, 2015, at 02:58 pm

Melbourne, Mar 29 (IBNS): New Zealand have scored 18 runs for the loss of a wicket in the final match of the World Cup against former champions Australia here on Sunday.