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Match 1 V Sri Lanka V New Zealand Match 1, Pool A, Hagley Oval, Christchurch. Saturday February 14th 2015 11:00 Preview Sri Lanka v New Zealand Saturday February 14th 2015 Two of the tournament’s heavyweights clash in a blockbuster encounter to open the ICC Cricket World Cup 2015 in Christchurch. Played at the newly redeveloped Hagley Oval, host nation New Zealand will be eager to avenge its semi- final losses to Sri Lanka in 2007 and 2011. With plenty of history between the two sides, and the chance to make the early front-running in Pool A, this match promises to kick-start the tournament with a bang. Tweet #NZvSL Venue InfoGet TicketsAdd To Calendar Match 2 V England V Australia Match 2, Pool A, Melbourne Cricket Ground, Melbourne. Saturday February 14th 2015 14:30 Preview England v Australia Saturday February 14th 2015 There will be no Valentine’s Day love when two of cricket’s oldest rivals open the tournament on Australian soil at the world famous Melbourne Cricket Ground.

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Match 1VSri Lanka VNew Zealand Match 1, Pool A, Hagley Oval, Christchurch.Saturday February 14th 201511:00 Preview Sri Lanka v New ZealandSaturday February 14th 2015Two of the tournament’s heavyweights clash in a blockbuster encounter to open the ICC Cricket World Cup 2015 in Christchurch.Played at the newly redeveloped Hagley Oval, host nation New Zealand will be eager to avenge its semi-final losses to Sri Lanka in 2007 and 2011.With plenty of history between the two sides, and the chance to make the early front-running in Pool A, this match promises to kick-start the tournament with a bang.Tweet #NZvSL Venue InfoGet TicketsAdd To CalendarMatch 2VEngland VAustralia Match 2, Pool A, Melbourne Cricket Ground, Melbourne.Saturday February 14th 201514:30 Preview England v AustraliaSaturday February 14th 2015There will be no Valentine’s Day love when two of cricket’s oldest rivals open the tournament on Australian soil at the world famous Melbourne Cricket Ground. As the most successful team in ICC Cricket World Cup history, Australia will want to start its quest for a fifth title in positive fashion while England will look to put a dampener on Australia’s party. When the tournament was last held down under in 1992, England beat Australia by eight wickets. If they repeat that result the Barmy Army will be heard loud and far. Tweet #AUSvENG Venue InfoGet TicketsAdd To Calendar

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Match 3VSouth Africa VZimbabwe Match 3, Pool B, Seddon Park, Hamilton.Sunday February 15th 201514:00 Preview South Africa v ZimbabweSunday February 15th 2015Bragging rights and competition points will be on offer as the only two African teams in the tournament clash in Hamilton. Zimbabwe will take inspiration from its shock upset over South Africa at the 1999 tournament while the Proteas will rely on its consistency as one of the premier ODI teams in the world. The African neighbours are tied on one win each in ICC Cricket World Cup history making this deadlock breaking game an intriguing prospect.Tweet #SAvZIM Venue InfoGet TicketsAdd To CalendarMatch 4VIndia VPakistan Match 4, Pool B, Adelaide Oval, Adelaide.Sunday February 15th 201514:00 Preview India v PakistanSunday February 15th 2015One of cricket’s most intense rivalries will ignite when sub-continent powerhouses India and Pakistan open their ICC Cricket World Cup campaigns in Adelaide. Pakistan will be desperate to snap a five game tournament losing streak against India, while the defending champions will be wary of a Pakistan team full of big-match players and ODI specialists. The stakes are high in this clash with the winning side gaining much needed momentum early in the tournament. Tweet #INDvPAK Venue InfoGet TicketsAdd To CalendarMatch 5

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VWest Indies VIreland Match 5, Pool B, Saxton Oval, Nelson.Monday February 16th 201511:00 Preview West Indies v IrelandMonday February 16th 2015Associate nation Ireland will be looking to add to its previous big tournament scalps of Pakistan, England and Bangladesh when it takes on West Indies at Saxton Oval. As two of the tournament’s crowd favourites, an exciting match-up is in store with both teams full of flamboyant personalities and exciting stroke makers. As a two-time winner of the ICC Cricket World Cup, West Indies will be eager to start the tournament positively against a dangerous Ireland side always ready to cause an upset. Tweet #WIvIRE Venue InfoGet TicketsAdd To CalendarMatch 6VNew Zealand VScotland Match 6, Pool A, University Oval, Dunedin.Tuesday February 17th 201511:00 Preview New Zealand v ScotlandTuesday February 17th 2015Even though New Zealand is a co-host of the tournament, Scotland will feel right at home during this clash in the ‘Edinburgh of the South’ – Dunedin. After winning the 2014 ICC World Cup Qualifier in New Zealand, Scotland will be familiar with New Zealand conditions and ready to claim an upset against the home side. For New Zealand, this will be its last chance to impress Southern fans before its campaign moves to the North Island.Tweet #NZvSCO Venue InfoGet TicketsAdd To CalendarMatch 7V

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Bangladesh VAfghanistan Match 7, Pool A, Manuka Oval, Canberra.Wednesday February 18th 201514:30 Preview Bangladesh v AfghanistanWednesday February 18th 2015Afghanistan caps off a meteoric rise through world cricket ranks with its ICC Cricket World Cup debut against Bangladesh at Manuka Oval. After qualifying for the tournament through a second-place finish in the Pepsi ICC World Cricket League, Afghanistan’s young stars will be eager to make a splash on cricket’s biggest stage. For Bangladesh, this is a chance to push for a big win following the disappointment of missing the 2011 quarter-finals due to net run rate. Tweet #BANvAFG Venue InfoGet TicketsAdd To CalendarMatch 8VZimbabwe VUnited Arab Emirates Match 8, Pool B, Saxton Oval, Nelson.Thursday February 19th 201511:00 Preview Zimbabwe v United Arab EmiratesThursday February 19th 2015This match marks the return of United Arab Emirates (UAE) to the ICC Cricket World Cup for the first time since 1996. UAE will be familiar with New Zealand conditions after coming second in the 2014 ICC World Cup Qualifier and provide a dangerous prospect for Zimbabwe. Zimbabwe will be looking to quell the enthusiasm of UAE in a match which is vital to either team’s chances of making the quarter-finals. Tweet #ZIMvUAE Venue InfoGet TicketsAdd To CalendarMatch 9VEngland VNew Zealand

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Match 9, Pool A, Wellington Regional Stadium, Wellington.Friday February 20th 201514:00 Preview England v New ZealandFriday February 20th 2015After taking on Australia at the Melbourne Cricket Ground, it doesn’t get any easier for England when it faces co-hosts New Zealand in Wellington. The stage is set for an epic encounter between two sides evenly matched in ICC Cricket World Cup play. New Zealand have won four matches to England’s three, but all of England’s wins have come on English soil. England will need to break this record to overcome a passionate New Zealand side, buoyed by its home support.Tweet #NZvENG Venue InfoGet TicketsAdd To CalendarMatch 10VPakistan VWest Indies Match 10, Pool B, Hagley Oval, Christchurch.Saturday February 21st 201511:00 Preview Pakistan v West IndiesSaturday February 21st 2015Two of the tournament’s most thrilling teams come together for an absorbing clash at Hagley Oval. West Indies hold the advantage over Pakistan in ICC Cricket World Cup history, having won six of the nine matches played between the countries. However recent history favours Pakistan, with a ten wicket win knocking West Indies out of the 2011 tournament at the quarter-final stage. Whatever the result, it is sure to be an action-packed match between two entertaining teams. Tweet #PAKvWI Venue InfoGet TicketsAdd To CalendarMatch 11VAustralia VBangladesh Match 11, Pool A, The Gabba, Brisbane.Saturday February 21st 2015

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13:30 Preview Australia v BangladeshSaturday February 21st 2015In its only game in Brisbane, Australia will be eager to impress its home fans and build momentum as the tournament continues. Bangladesh provide a big hurdle for Australia. They are young, fearless and always ready to cause an upset – as India found out in 2007. On a fast Gabba wicket it will be Bangladesh’s youth and daring against Australia’s experience Tweet #AUSvBAN Venue InfoGet TicketsAdd To CalendarMatch 12VSri Lanka VAfghanistan Match 12, Pool A, University Oval, Dunedin.Sunday February 22nd 201511:00 Preview Sri Lanka v AfghanistanSunday February 22nd 2015After opening its campaign in Canberra, ICC World Cup debutants Afghanistan head to Dunedin to take on one of the tournament favourites – Sri Lanka. Coming off the back of the opening game against New Zealand in Christchurch, Sri Lanka will be looking to finish its South Island leg positively as the tournament progresses towards the quarter-final stage. Afghanistan’s strong pace-bowling unit will play a vital role if the associate nation is to cause an upset at the batter-friendly University Oval.Tweet #SLvAFG Venue InfoGet TicketsAdd To CalendarMatch 13VSouth Africa VIndia Match 13, Pool B, Melbourne Cricket Ground, Melbourne.Sunday February 22nd 201514:30 Preview South Africa v India

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Sunday February 22nd 2015It will be a battle of South Africa’s ferocious pace and all-round ability against the high caliber batting and industrious fielding of defending champions India in this crucial clash. India will have to overcome a team it has never beaten in three attempts in tournament play, while South Africa know a win will edge it closer to a quarter-final berth. It will be a high-stakes clash between two of the world’s top ODI units on the tournament’s biggest stage – the Melbourne Cricket Ground.Tweet #INDvSA Venue InfoGet TicketsAdd To CalendarMatch 14VEngland VScotland Match 14, Pool A, Hagley Oval, Christchurch.Monday February 23rd 201511:00 Preview England v ScotlandMonday February 23rd 2015British pride will be on the line along with tournament points in this crunch match between neighbours – England and Scotland. Scotland will take heart from Ireland’s memorable upset over England in 2011 and look to repeat the feat at Hagley Oval. With vital points on offer, England will leave nothing to chance in pursuit of a big win ahead of the knockout stage. Whatever the result, history will be made in this first ICC Cricket World Cup clash between the two teams. Tweet #ENGvSCO Venue InfoGet TicketsAdd To CalendarMatch 15VWest Indies VZimbabwe Match 15, Pool B, Manuka Oval, Canberra.Tuesday February 24th 201514:30 Preview West Indies v ZimbabweTuesday February 24th 2015

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It is sure to be a high-scoring thriller when two of the tournament’s most attacking teams square off at Manuka Oval. Zimbabwe’s innovation and tenacity will be up against a charged-up West Indies outfit desperate to perform in a tournament it hasn’t won since 1979. Although Zimbabwe is yet to beat West Indies in tournament play, its young lineup will show no fear as it guns for a place in the quarter-finals. Tweet #WIvZIM Venue InfoGet TicketsAdd To CalendarMatch 16VIreland VUnited Arab Emirates Match 16, Pool B, The Gabba, Brisbane.Wednesday February 25th 201513:30 Preview Ireland v United Arab EmiratesWednesday February 25th 2015This is a vital clash for the two rising cricket nations with a win putting either side in the frame for a quarter-final berth. Ireland thrives on the big stage and The Gabba provides the perfect platform for a repeat of its entertaining deeds in previous tournaments. In its first outing on Australian soil, UAE will be looking to utilise the fast Brisbane track to get one over its associate nation counterparts. Nothing will be left on the field in this clash between two teams eager to make a mark early in the tournament. Tweet #IREvUAE Venue InfoGet TicketsAdd To CalendarMatch 17VAfghanistan VScotland Match 17, Pool A, University Oval, Dunedin.Thursday February 26th 201511:00 Preview Afghanistan v ScotlandThursday February 26th 2015An exciting clash is in store for University Oval’s final match with the ever-popular Scotland taking on tournament debutants Afghanistan. Having played one game each at the venue, both teams will be familiar with the local conditions and eager to post a big victory as the tournament reaches a vital stage.

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Afghanistan will be hoping its pace attack provide an edge but the crowd support will undoubtedly be with Scotland in the ‘Edinburgh of the South’ – Dunedin. Tweet #AFGvSCO Venue InfoGet TicketsAdd To CalendarMatch 18VSri Lanka VBangladesh Match 18, Pool A, Melbourne Cricket Ground, Melbourne.Thursday February 26th 201514:30 Preview Sri Lanka v BangladeshThursday February 26th 2015It will be an all sub-continent bash when high-flying Sri Lanka take on the ever-improving Bangladesh in Melbourne. Bangladesh’s strong spin bowling unit will enjoy the extra protection provided by the big MCG boundaries and be pivotal if they are to upset the 2011 finalists. After two games in New Zealand, Sri Lanka will be eager to impress on Australian soil and take its tournament record against Bangladesh to 3-0.Tweet #SLvBAN Venue InfoGet TicketsAdd To CalendarMatch 19VSouth Africa VWest Indies Match 19, Pool B, Sydney Cricket Ground, Sydney.Friday February 27th 201514:30 Preview South Africa v West IndiesFriday February 27th 2015In one of the feature match-ups of Pool B, tournament heavyweights South Africa and West Indies slug it out in Sydney. With power-hitters scattered throughout both teams, the Sydney Cricket Ground boundaries will be tested in what is sure to be a high-scoring thriller. Although South Africa have the slight edge in tournament play with three wins to two, West Indies extravagance will pose problems for the Proteas clinical game-plan.

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Tweet #SAvWI Venue InfoGet TicketsAdd To CalendarMatch 20VAustralia VNew Zealand Match 20, Pool A, Eden Park, Auckland.Saturday February 28th 201514:00 Preview Australia v New ZealandSaturday February 28th 2015Trans-Tasman pride is on the line as Australia and New Zealand clash in a replay of the epic opening match of the 1992 tournament at Eden Park. Australia will want to erase memories of that day when it was stunned by New Zealand in a game which set Eden Park alight. Since then Australia has had it over New Zealand in tournament play, winning six games to two. Despite its strong record, Australia will be weary of a New Zealand side buoyed by its passionate home crowd and always up for a Trans-Tasman battle.Tweet #AUSvNZ Venue InfoGet TicketsAdd To CalendarMatch 21VIndia VUnited Arab Emirates Match 21, Pool B, WACA, Perth.Saturday February 28th 201514:30 Preview India v United Arab EmiratesSaturday February 28th 2015As the tournament progresses towards the quarter-final stage, defending champions India will look to flex its muscle against an improving UAE side in Perth. Having never faced India in tournament play, UAE will have the surprise element to unsettle India on the fast WACA pitch. India will look to its superstar batting lineup to score big and leave nothing to chance against one of world cricket’s big improvers. Tweet #INDvUAE Venue InfoGet TicketsAdd To CalendarMatch 22

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VEngland VSri Lanka Match 22, Pool A, Wellington Regional Stadium, Wellington.Sunday March 1st 201511:00 Preview England v Sri LankaSunday March 1st 2015Two of the tournament favourites square off in a clash which could decide Pool A supremacy in Wellington. After bundling England out of the 2011 tournament, Sri Lanka will be weary of an English side out for revenge and suited to the seam-friendly New Zealand conditions. With both teams expected to get big support, Sri Lanka’s world class top order will be hunting for big runs in a match that is sure to set the Wellington Regional Stadium alight.Tweet #ENGvSL Venue InfoGet TicketsAdd To CalendarMatch 23VPakistan VZimbabwe Match 23, Pool B, The Gabba, Brisbane.Sunday March 1st 201513:30 Preview Pakistan v ZimbabweSunday March 1st 2015It promises to be a thriller at the Gabba when Zimbabwe’s youth and exuberance takes on Pakistan’s flair and experience. Having won all four previous world cup matches between the teams, Pakistan will want to extend its winning streak against a fearless Zimbabwe side. With match-winners scattered throughout both teams, anything could happen as the competition for quarter-final positions intensifies. Tweet #PAKvZIM Venue InfoGet TicketsAdd To CalendarMatch 24VSouth Africa

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VIreland Match 24, Pool B, Manuka Oval, Canberra.Tuesday March 3rd 201514:30 Preview South Africa v IrelandTuesday March 3rd 2015In the final tournament match to be played at Manuka Oval, Ireland will be looking to impress the Canberra crowd with a win over one of the tournament favourites – South Africa. South Africa will be cautious of an Ireland side that lifts on cricket’s biggest stage and is unafraid to take risks in the pursuit of victory. With a quarter-final place at stake, South Africa will be relying on its world class all-round ability to overcome the dangerous and defiant Ireland.Tweet #SAvIRE Venue InfoGet TicketsAdd To CalendarMatch 25VPakistan VUnited Arab Emirates Match 25, Pool B, McLean Park, Napier.Wednesday March 4th 201514:00 Preview Pakistan v United Arab EmiratesWednesday March 4th 2015The tournament moves to Napier for the first time as Pakistan take on the improving United Arab Emirates (UAE). Laden with expansive stroke-makers, UAE will be hoping to score freely on the batter-friendly McLean Park and build pressure through its crafty slow bowling unit. As one of the tournament favourites, Pakistan will be looking to stamp its mark with a big win but face an intriguing challenge from UAE. Tweet #PAKvUAE Venue InfoGet TicketsAdd To CalendarMatch 26VAustralia VAfghanistan

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Match 26, Pool A, WACA, Perth.Wednesday March 4th 201514:30 Preview Australia v AfghanistanWednesday March 4th 2015In its only game in Perth, Australia battle a strong Afghanistan pace attack on a traditionally fast and bouncy WACA wicket. Boosted by strong home support, Australia will want to impress against one of world cricket’s most rapidly improving nations. When they clashed for the first and only time in 2012, Afghanistan caused Australia a scare before succumbing to a 66 run loss. In conditions expected to suit Afghanistan’s pace attack, Australia will have to be on top of its game to ensure its fans are cheering long into the night. Tweet #AUSvAFG Venue InfoGet TicketsAdd To CalendarMatch 27VBangladesh VScotland Match 27, Pool A, Saxton Oval, Nelson.Thursday March 5th 201511:00 Preview Bangladesh v ScotlandThursday March 5th 2015Bangladesh face a stern test from Scotland in the final tournament match to be played at Saxton Oval. The last ICC Cricket World Cup encounter between the two teams was a thriller in 1999 with Bangladesh scraping home by 22 runs. Bangladesh will be hoping for the same result but have to contend with a Scotland side familiar with local conditions, having played its previous three games in the South Island. Tweet #BANvSCO Venue InfoGet TicketsAdd To CalendarMatch 28VIndia VWest Indies Match 28, Pool B, WACA, Perth.Friday March 6th 2015

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14:30 Preview India v West IndiesFriday March 6th 2015It will be a battle of two superstar teams when defending champions India take on the mighty West Indies in Perth. With innovative and powerful batsmen scattered throughout both teams, a high scoring clash is expected at the batter-friendly WACA. West Indies will be looking to avenge its loss to India at the 2011 tournament while India will be earmarking this as a must-win clash ahead of the quarter-final stage. Tweet #INDvWI Venue InfoGet TicketsAdd To CalendarMatch 29VSouth Africa VPakistan Match 29, Pool B, Eden Park, Auckland.Saturday March 7th 201514:00 Preview South Africa v PakistanSaturday March 7th 2015In a match 16 years in the making, ODI powerhouses South Africa and Pakistan meet in Auckland. After taking out the first three World Cup encounters between the two teams in 1992, 1996 and 1999, South Africa have been waiting patiently to extend its winning run against Pakistan. Pakistan will look to its Eden Park 1992 semi-final victory for inspiration as it attempts to break the South African streak. Whatever happens, two of the tournament’s high-flyers will leave nothing on Eden Park as the race to the quarter-finals heats up.Tweet #SAvPAK Venue InfoGet TicketsAdd To CalendarMatch 30VZimbabwe VIreland Match 30, Pool B, Bellerive Oval, Hobart.Saturday March 7th 201514:30

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Preview Zimbabwe v IrelandSaturday March 7th 2015Nothing could separate Zimbabwe and Ireland in their only previous ICC Cricket World Cup match in 2007. On that day, they battled to a tense draw and another tight encounter is in store at Bellerive Oval. The two evenly-matched sides will be desperate to break their World Cup deadlock and stay in the frame for a quarter-final berth. It promises to be an exciting clash between two of the tournament’s entertainers in Hobart. Tweet #ZIMvIRE Venue InfoGet TicketsAdd To CalendarMatch 31VNew Zealand VAfghanistan Match 31, Pool A, McLean Park, Napier.Sunday March 8th 201511:00 Preview New Zealand v AfghanistanSunday March 8th 2015History will be made at McLean Park as New Zealand and Afghanistan clash in an ODI for the very first time. In its only game in Napier, New Zealand will be eager to impress its fans with a dominating performance – but will be weary of a fast-improving Afghanistan. With the element of surprise, and a quality pace attack ready to be unleashed on one of New Zealand’s fastest pitches, Afghanistan will be looking to upset the home-town favourites.Tweet #NZvAFG Venue InfoGet TicketsAdd To CalendarMatch 32VAustralia VSri Lanka Match 32, Pool A, Sydney Cricket Ground, Sydney.Sunday March 8th 201514:30 Preview Australia v Sri Lanka

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Sunday March 8th 2015In one of the feature match-ups of pool play, Sri Lanka steps into the Sydney Cricket Ground cauldron to take on four-time champions Australia. In a match pivotal to the make-up of the quarter-final stage, Sri Lanka will want to improve on its two win-six loss ICC Cricket World Cup record against Australia. In front of a big home crowd, Australia will be hoping to put a dent in Sri Lanka’s charge towards another World Cup final appearance – following appearances in the 2007 and 2011 finals.Tweet #AUSvSL Venue InfoGet TicketsAdd To CalendarMatch 33VEngland VBangladesh Match 33, Pool A, Adelaide Oval, Adelaide.Monday March 9th 201514:00 Preview England v BangladeshMonday March 9th 2015England will be hoping to avenge one of the great upsets of the 2011 tournament when it takes on Bangladesh at the Adelaide Oval. In 2011, England was stunned by a young Bangladesh side which has improved and developed during the last four years. With a place in the quarter-final stage on the line, this is set to be tense clash between two teams eager to book a date in the knockout phase. Tweet #ENGvBAN Venue InfoGet TicketsAdd To CalendarMatch 34VIndia VIreland Match 34, Pool B, Seddon Park, Hamilton.Tuesday March 10th 201514:00 Preview India v IrelandTuesday March 10th 2015Excitement is guaranteed in this clash between two of the tournament’s most popular teams in Hamilton.

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Reigning ICC Cricket World Cup champions India will take no chances against Ireland. Having disposed of Pakistan and England in previous tournaments, Ireland will be looking for another big scalp to add to its World Cup bounty. It will be a battle of the flamboyant and passionate Ireland against the undisputed class of India at Seddon Park. Tweet #INDvIRE Venue InfoGet TicketsAdd To CalendarMatch 35VSri Lanka VScotland Match 35, Pool A, Bellerive Oval, Hobart.Wednesday March 11th 201514:30 Preview Sri Lanka v ScotlandWednesday March 11th 2015Scotland will be backing the element of surprise in its first ever ICC Cricket World Cup match against Sri Lanka. Sri Lanka will want a comprehensive performance ahead of the knockout phase – but faces a unique challenge from Scotland. If Scotland can get a roll on with the Bellerive Oval crowd behind it, Sri Lanka will face a tricky task against one of world cricket’s rising nations.Tweet #SLvSCO Venue InfoGet TicketsAdd To CalendarMatch 36VSouth Africa VUnited Arab Emirates Match 36, Pool B, Wellington Regional Stadium, Wellington.Thursday March 12th 201514:00 Preview South Africa v United Arab EmiratesThursday March 12th 2015A long wait ends when South Africa and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) face off in Wellington. After winning the first ICC Cricket World Cup match between the two sides in 1996, South Africa will be hoping to take its World Cup record to 2-0 against the improving UAE.

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With a well-balanced squad at its disposal, UAE will be hoping to continue the good form which saw it qualify for the ICC Cricket World Cup 2015. Wellington will be in for a treat, as two proud nations go head-to-head for the first time in 18 years.Tweet #SAvUAE Venue InfoGet TicketsAdd To CalendarMatch 37VBangladesh VNew Zealand Match 37, Pool A, Seddon Park, Hamilton.Friday March 13th 201514:00 Preview Bangladesh v New ZealandFriday March 13th 2015An intriguing encounter is in store as New Zealand plays it sonly game in Hamilton during the tournament. Although New Zealand holds a 3-0 advantage in ICC Cricket World Cup history over Bangladesh, the visitors will take confidence from the ODI series whitewash it had over New Zealand in 2013. New Zealand will need to counter the youthful exuberance and all-round talent of Bangladesh if it is to progress into the quarter-final stage.Tweet #NZvBAN Venue InfoGet TicketsAdd To CalendarMatch 38VEngland VAfghanistan Match 38, Pool A, Sydney Cricket Ground, Sydney.Friday March 13th 201514:30 Preview England v AfghanistanFriday March 13th 2015It is a battle of old versus new, as England takes on ICC Cricket World Cup debutants Afghanistan in Sydney. Afghanistan will be buoyed by playing on one of cricket’s biggest stages, and pose a threat to England with its potent pace attack and fearless batting unit. In its final pool match, England will be primed for a big performance in front of its committed fan base – the Barmy Army. Tweet #ENGvAFG Venue InfoGet TicketsAdd To Calendar

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Match 39VIndia VZimbabwe Match 39, Pool B, Eden Park, Auckland.Saturday March 14th 201514:00 Preview India v ZimbabweSaturday March 14th 2015Nothing will be left on the field in this crunch game between India and Zimbabwe at Eden Park. Zimbabwe will look to its ICC Cricket World Cup 1999 upset over win India for inspiration, as it looks to topple the defending champions. India will want a dominating display to build momentum as the knockout phase closes in. With both teams desperate for victory, this promises to be an exciting clash in Auckland. Tweet #INDvZIM Venue InfoGet TicketsAdd To CalendarMatch 40VAustralia VScotland Match 40, Pool A, Bellerive Oval, Hobart.Saturday March 14th 201514:30 Preview Australia v ScotlandSaturday March 14th 2015Australia will be looking to end the pool-phase on a high as it jousts with Scotland in Hobart. Scotland proved during qualifying that they are a force to be reckoned with. But they will have to lift another gear to contend with Australia in front of its home crowd. Excitement is guaranteed in this final Pool A clash which pits one of cricket’s big improvers against an established super-power. Tweet #AUSvSCO Venue InfoGet TicketsAdd To CalendarMatch 41V

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West Indies VUnited Arab Emirates Match 41, Pool B, McLean Park, Napier.Sunday March 15th 201511:00 Preview West Indies v United Arab EmiratesSunday March 15th 2015Napier’s McLean Park hosts the first ever ICC Cricket World Cup match between West Indies and United Arab Emirates (UAE). With the knockout phase due to start, two-time champions West Indies will be weary of the threat posed by a seasoned UAE side. It will be a battle of West Indies extravagant style against the industrious all-round skills of UAE in Napier. Tweet #WIvUAE Venue InfoGet TicketsAdd To CalendarMatch 42VPakistan VIreland Match 42, Pool B, Adelaide Oval, Adelaide.Sunday March 15th 201514:00 Preview Pakistan v IrelandSunday March 15th 2015Ireland will be hoping St Patrick’s Day comes two days early when it takes on Pakistan at the Adelaide Oval. After being stunned by Ireland at the ICC Cricket World Cup 2007, Pakistan will be desperate for revenge in this must-win clash. It’s sure to be an epic showdown when Ireland and Pakistan square off in the final Pool match of the ICC Cricket World Cup 2015. Tweet #PAKvIRE Venue InfoGet TicketsAdd To CalendarQuarter Final 1*If Sri Lanka qualifies for a quarter-final they will play in this match. Details of ICC finals venue allocation criteria can be viewed hereVTBD VTBD

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Quarter Final 1, Knockouts, Sydney Cricket Ground, Sydney.Wednesday March 18th 201514:30 Venue InfoGet TicketsAdd To CalendarQuarter Final 2*If England qualifies for a quarter-final they will play in this match. Details of ICC finals venue allocation criteria can be viewed hereVTBD VTBD Quarter Final 2, Knockouts, Melbourne Cricket Ground, Melbourne.Thursday March 19th 201514:30 Venue InfoGet TicketsAdd To CalendarQuarter Final 3* If Australia qualifies for a quarter-final they will play in this match. Details of ICC finals venue allocation criteria can be viewed hereVTBD VTBD Quarter Final 3, Knockouts, Adelaide Oval, Adelaide.Friday March 20th 201514:00 Venue InfoGet TicketsAdd To CalendarQuarter Final 4* If New Zealand qualifies for a quarter-final they will play in this match. Details of ICC finals venue allocation criteria can be viewed hereVTBD VTBD Quarter Final 4, Knockouts, Wellington Regional Stadium, Wellington.Saturday March 21st 201514:00 Venue InfoGet TicketsAdd To Calendar

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Semi Final 1*If New Zealand qualifies for the semi-finals they will play in this match unless they play Australia, in which case the team finishing higher in the pools has home ground advantage.VTBD VTBD Semi Final 1, Knockouts, Eden Park, Auckland.Tuesday March 24th 201514:00 Venue InfoGet TicketsAdd To CalendarSemi Final 2*If Australia qualifies for the semi-finals they will play in this match unless they play New Zealand, in which case the team finishing higher in the pools has home ground advantage.VTBD VTBD Semi Final 2, Knockouts, Sydney Cricket Ground, Sydney.Thursday March 26th 201514:30 Venue InfoGet TicketsAdd To CalendarFinalVTBD VTBD Final, Knockouts, Melbourne Cricket Ground, Melbourne.Sunday March 29th 201514:30 Venue InfoGet TicketsAdd To Calendar