World Cup Photos: Comprehensive all-round performance takes India past Ireland
Photos from India vs Ireland at the World Cup.
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Irish and Indian fans get ready for the Cricket World Cup match between India and Ireland in Hamilton, March 10, 2015. India eventually won the match by eight wickets. REUTERS/Nigel Marple (NEW ZEALAND - Tags: SPORT CRICKET)
Ireland's William Porterfield plays a shot against India during his innings of 67 runs. Ireland started brilliantly before their innings fizzled out. REUTERS/Nigel Marple (NEW ZEALAND - Tags: SPORT CRICKET)
Ireland's Stuart Thompson is run out by Virat Kohli (not in picture). Ireland's lower midde-order simply collapsed after their good start. REUTERS/Nigel Marple (NEW ZEALAND - Tags: SPORT CRICKET)
Mohammed Shami and Kohli celebrate the wicket of Kevin O'Brien. The big hitter made only one run before being dismissed. (Photo by Hannah Peters/Getty Images)
R Ashwin was the most economical bowler among the Indians, finishing with 2/38 in 10 overs — removing Paul Stirling and Andy Balbirnie. (AP Photo/Ross Setford)
Shikhar Dhawan of India cuts the ball past Gary Wilson on his way to a fine century. (Photo by Hannah Peters/Getty Images)
Stuart Thompson celebrates bowling Rohit Sharma who scored 64 off 66 balls. (Photo by Hannah Peters/Getty Images)
And here's Shikhar Dhawan celebrating his second century of the tournament — in almost the same way as he did the first. Dhawan couldn't cross 100 runs though, getting caught by Porterfield moments after reaching the milestone. (Photo by Hannah Peters/Getty Images)
Kohli and Ajinkya Rahane (R) took India past the finishing line comfortably — reaching their target of 260 in 36.5 overs. REUTERS/Nigel Marple (NEW ZEALAND - Tags: SPORT CRICKET)