India Crush Ireland by 8 Wickets, Take Top Spot in Group B
Shikhar Dhawan's scintillating century and record partnership sealed victory for India demolishing Ireland by eight wickets to seal the top spot in the Group-B table. Chasing a respectable total of 259, opener Shikhar Dhawan attacked the Irish bowlers on his way to his eighth ODI hundred and reached target in 36.5 overs. Rohit Sharma (64 in 66 balls) and Dhawan added a record 174 runs for the opening wicket to set the run chase as India took the top position in group B with 10 points from five games.