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With a 6, India makes it 6/6 at WC 2015

By:  Tupaki Desk   |   14 March 2015 10:55 AM GMT
With a 6, India makes it 6/6 at WC 2015
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Defending champion India completed its group stage with a victory.For the sixth time in a row, India registers victory.Suresh Raina and MS Dhoni drove India to a six-wicket victory over Zimbabwe in their final Pool B league match of ICC World Cup 2015

Chasing 288, India was in early trouble but Raina's century and Dhoni's unbeaten half ton guided india team towards victory.M.S. Dhoni finished the match in grand style with a big six .Dhoni and Raina came together when India were in a precarious situation 92 for 4.

Zimbabwe was reduced to 33 for three in 11 overs but finally it scored decent total of 287 runs with help of Brendan Taylor who scored record 138 runs.The total was highest by any country against India in the current edition

India also lost openers quickly. Rohit Sharma (16) and Shikhar Dhawan (4) got out in same over and Ajinkya Rahane (19) who played some handsome drives got run out.India were looking in deep trouble when Kholi was bowled for 38. But Raina and caoptain Dhoni took responsibility and

The win had no influence on the group standings as India were assured of top place in Pool B regardless of the result. India will play its quarter finals match against Bangaldesh on March 19 at MCG.