NAGPUR, India, (Reuters) – Ruthless Australia compounded the miseries of rivals New Zealand by notching up a seven-wicket victory in their World Cup match yesterday.
Chasing an easy target of 207 runs for victory, Australia openers Shane Watson (62) and Brad Haddin (55) piled on 133 for the first wicket in just 18 overs as they punished the erratic bowling of New Zealand in the Group A encounter.
The start ensured that there were no hiccups, though
