Cricket World Cup

All-rounder Imad Wasim's unbeaten 49 guided Pakistan to a thrilling three-wicket victory over minnows Afghanistan in Leeds on Saturday, maintaining their hopes of reaching the World Cup semi-finals.

New Zealand captain Kane Williamson needs no reminding of the dangers faced with Australian batsman David Warner in tonight's World Cup clash at Lord's.

South Africa cruised to a nine-wicket victory at the Riverside Ground in Durham to put a major dent in Sri Lanka's hopes of reaching the Cricket World Cup semi-finals.

Four years after dismantling Brendon McCullum's stumps at the MCG, Mitchell Starc has labelled Kane Williamson as New Zealand's linchpin for this weekend's clash at Lord's.

India moved to the brink of sealing their place in the cricket World Cup semi-finals by ending the West Indies' lingering hopes of reaching the knockout stages at Old Trafford.

Babar Azam made an unbeaten century as Pakistan beat New Zealand by six wickets to boost their chances of reaching the World Cup semi-finals.

Mitchell Santner believes New Zealand's unbeaten run at the World Cup has been a triumph of collective skill but they will be tested by an unpredictable Pakistan side tonight.

Australia crushed England by 64 runs at Lord's to reach the Cricket World Cup semi-finals and leave the hosts in serious danger of failing to reach the last four. Video

Black Caps coach Gary Stead is not providing any hints about potential team changes for their Cricket World Cup match against Pakistan.

Pakistan must win their early battles against New Zealand if they are to overcome an in-form Black Caps unit in tonight's World Cup match at Edgbaston.

Captain Kane Williamson's patient unbeaten century has led New Zealand to a tense four-wicket victory over South Africa in Birmingham. Video

The Black Caps will focus on their own game and not be motivated by the prospect of ending South Africa's chances of progressing at the World Cup.

Eoin Morgan hit a record 17 sixes in a blistering century as England crushed Afghanistan by 150 runs in a World Cup match at Old Trafford. Video

Bangladesh all-rounder Shakib Al Hasan scored his second century in as many World Cup matches as they thumped twice champions West Indies by seven wickets in Taunton. Video

The Black Caps have suffered from a bit of cabin-fever but enjoyed a day out in the English sun today as they prepare for their next game at the World Cup.

India extended their unblemished World Cup record against Pakistan after Rohit Sharma's century and tidy bowling secured their 89-run victory. Video

Black Caps coach Gary Stead said he saw no advantage to his team's World Cup group stage match against India being abandoned due to rain.

David Warner scored his first century since returning from his ban as Australia ran out comfortable 41-run winners over Pakistan in the World Cup at Taunton. Video