India lose two quick wickets against Zimbabwe

14 March , Auckland

In the ICC Cricket World Cup 2015, Zimbabwe have set a target of 288 for India at Auckland.

Chasing the target , India lost two quick wickets . India were 35 losing 2 wickets in 10 overs short while ago.

Panyangara took wickets of both the opners- Rohit Sharma 16 and Shikhar Dhawan 4.

Eralier ,Zimbabwe put up a spirited batting effort, as they posted 287, before being bowled out at Auckland. A brilliant farewell knock of 138 by Brendon Taylor helped Zimbabwe put up a competitive total. Sean Williams also contributed with a valuable 50.

For India, Mohammad Shami, Umesh Yadav and Mohit Sharma scalped three wickets each. With 15 wickets, Shami is now the joint leading wicket taker in this edition. India have so far bowled out all the teams in the six match it has played. So far, India is undefeated in Pool B and will look to make it six out of six, with a win against Zimbabwe.

In the other encounter today, Australia is taking on Scotland in Pool A at Hobart. Australia won the toss and put Scotland to bat first. Scotland were 130 for 8 in 25 overs when reports last came in.