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Will someone stand up for the bowlers?

Modern day cricket is hugely in favour of the batsmen making it an uneven and at times, a boring contest

Sangakkara, Dilshan set up Sri Lanka's 148-run win

Sangakara scored his 4th century on the trot in his last ODI tournament

Sangakkara's fourth consecutive ton drives Sri Lanka to 363/9

Dilshan also hits ton, skipper Angelo Mathews makes 51

Ashwin understands his game, Shikhar prepared well: Dhoni

Dhawan has been India's highest run getter in the WC while Ashwin has picked up the most wickets

We're gonna lift the trophy: Ravi Shastri

India thrashed Ireland by eight wickets to record their ninth consecutive win in the World Cup overall

India crush Ireland by 8 wickets

Shikhar Dhawan (100 off 85 balls) was declared the Man of the Match for his fluent innings

India bundle out Ireland for 259 in 49 overs

In an astonishing record, India now have bowled out opposition for the fifth time in a row

Bangladesh knock out England to set up likely clash with India

Bangladesh rode on Mahmudullah's resilient century to post 275 for seven and then put up a spirited bowling show to pack England for 260 runs

Bangladesh defeat England by 15 runs

England scored 260 in 48.3 overs, while Bangladesh scored 275/7 in 50 overs

Mahmudullah, Rahim take Bangladesh to fighting 275/7

Paceman James Anderson had provided England a fiery start by removing both the openers but the following batsmen showed a lot determination

Australia edge Lanka, enter quarters

Chasing 376/9, Sri Lanka could score only 312 in 46.2 overs

Australia beat Sri Lanka by 64 runs

Chasing 376/9, Sri Lanka could score only 312 in 46.2 overs

New Zealand thump Afghanistan by six wickets

This gave the co-hosts their fifth win in as many matches

Vettori joins 300 club

Became the 12th player and first New Zealander to reach the milestone

Tendulkar, Dhoni to vie for greatest ODI cricketer crown

Adam Gilchrist, Wasim Akram and Vivian Richards are the other nominees in the list

Clarke wins toss, decides to bat against Sri Lanka

Brings in all-rounder Shane Watson and spinner Xavier Doherty in place of Mitchell Marsh and Josh Hazelwood

Ireland survive Zimbabwe scare, remain in hunt for quarters

Ireland are placed fourth in Pool B with three wins and a defeat after four matches

Pakistan Beat S Africa after posting a modest 222

Misbah's boys bundle Proteas out for 202 runs in a rain-curtailed match

Zimbabwe win toss, elect to bowl against Ireland

For Zimbabwe, Regis Chakabva comes in for skipper Elton Chigumbura, Brendan Taylor is captain; Ireland replaces Max Sorensen with Alex Cusack

Ireland post best ODI total of 331/8 against Zimbabwe

Team rides on Ed Joyce (112) and Andy Bilbirnie's (97) knocks to better previous best of 329 against England in 2011