Published: Mar 14, 2015, 05:30 AM (IST)
Edited: Mar 14, 2015, 05:49 AM (IST)
Defending champions, India, take on minnows, Zimbabwe in their final group stage encounter of their Pool B, match 39 of the ICC Cricket World Cup 2015 at Eden Park in Auckland on Saturday. The result of this match would be invariable as India have already qualified to the quarter-finals and would be facing Bangladesh on March 19 at the Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG), while Zimbabwe have been knocked out of the competition with just a single win from their five games so far. Live Cricket Score: India vs Zimbabwe, ICC Cricket World Cup 2015, Pool B Match 39 at Auckland
The significant news before this game has been the international retirement of Brendan Taylor, the Zimbabwe wicketkeeper-batsman. Taylor is heading to Nottinghamshire, with who he has signed a Kolpak deal. It would possibly bring curtains on an international career that has helped Zimbabwe muddle through rough waters. Live Scorecard: India vs Zimbabwe, ICC Cricket World Cup 2015, Pool B Match 39 at Auckland
In all likelihood, he is expected to lead Zimbabwe in this game. Elton Chigumbura did not look 100 percent in their final practice session before the match. Taylor would thus target a fairytale finish, with a victory to cap a good career. ICC Cricket World Cup 2015: POINTS TABLE
However, Zimbabwe face a stern test as India have been the in-form team of the tournament. Their bowling in particular has surprised everyone. Mohammed Shami, Umesh Yadav and Mohit Sharma have formed a lethal combination. ICC Cricket World Cup 2015: SCHEDULE & MATCH DETAILS
ICC Cricket World Cup 2015: Complete Coverage
