India defeated Ireland by eight wickets in a Pool B cricket World Cup match at Seddon Park, here today. With victory over Ireland India gained top position in Pool B.
Electing to bat, Ireland were all out for 259 in 49 overs against India. From India, Shikhar Dhawan and Rohit Sharma made a record 174-run opening stand to drive India register an emphatic 8-wicket victory over Ireland in World Cup Pool B match. In Hamilton. India win by 8 wickets courtesy brilliant century by Shikhar Dhawan. IND-260/2 in 36.5 overs. Dhawan slams his 8th ODI ton off 84 balls. Second in the World Cup tournament.