Cricket World Cup Wrapup - Days 18 and 19

Pakistan was dealt their first loss of the World Cup as New Zealand took over first place in Group A with a 302-192 win on Tuesday. Man of the Match Ross Taylor exploded for 7 sixes and 8 fours on his way to a 131 run performance off of 124 balls to lead the attack. Martin Guptill added 57 runs as New Zealand improved to 3-1 in the tournament. Abdul Razzaq had 62 runs off 74 balls to lead the Pakistanis.

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The Dutch fell to 0-4 dropping their latest match 191-189 by 5 wickets with 81 balls remaining to India. Yuvraj Singh was named the man of the match as he led India with 51 runs off 73 balls and also took two wickets in 9 overs of bowling. Vice captain Virender Sehwag added 39 runs off 26 balls for the Indians while Dutch Captain Peter Borren led the Netherlands with 38 runs off 36. With 3 wins and a tie, India sits alone atop Group B.

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