Day 2 of the 2015 Cricket World Cup saw Pool B enter the fray, and following the pulsating dose of top-class cricket on display on Day 1, it’s safe to say it had a lot to live up to.
Perfect timing, then, for holders India to get their campaign underway.
The reigning champions faced a tough opening test in the bid for their third title, though, with Pakistan out to shock the bookmakers and kick their World Cup off with a bang in Adelaide.
India vs. Pakistan is one of the most decorated rivalries in cricket history, and with that in mind, the form book was well and truly off the table heading into the encounter.
In Sunday’s other game, another fierce rivalry took centre stage, as Zimbabwe and South Africa clashed in Hamilton.
AB de Villiers’ men entered the tie off the back of two disappointing warm-up defeats at the hands of Sri Lanka and New Zealand, but fancied their chances against a Zimbabwe side who had failed to qualify out of the group stage in the last two tournaments.
Check back here for Day 2 updates from the ICC Cricket World Cup, as well as the latest tournament standings and upcoming fixtures.
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via IFTTT February 15, 2015 at 01:07AM
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