India crush Zimbabwe, extend unbeaten record at World Cups

India played Zimbabwe in their last Pool game in Auckland. After bowling out Zimbabwe for 287, India stuttered but Suresh Raina (110*) and MS Dhoni (85*) made sure India remain unbeaten in the group stages with a six-wicket win. (Source: AP)

After winning the toss, India invited Zimbabwe to bat first. Indian pacers once again showed their might as Umesh Yadav struck in his second over to send Hamilton Masakadza back to the pavilion. Zimbabwe 11/1 (Source: Reuters)

Mohammed Shami did take time to find his rhythm but was at his lethal best to dismiss Chamu Chibhabha. Zimbabwe 13/2 (Source: Reuters)

Zimbabwe captain Brendan Taylor held onto one end ans with Sean Williams rebuilt the innings. Both Taylor and Williams brought up their half-century and shared a 93-run stand. (Source: Reuters)

Ravichandran Ashwin didn't have a good day with the ball but he picked the his only wicket when he dismissed Sean Williams after the left-hander brought up his fifty. Zimbabwe 126/3 (Source: AP)

Meanwhile, Brendan Taylor brought up his second hundred on the trot. What made the innings special was the fact that he was playing his last game for his country. (Source: AP)

Even the Indian players acknowledged Taylor's 138 in his last match. Virat Kohli was the first one. (Source: Reuters)

Zimbabwe were bowled out for 287 as India bowled out their opposition for the sixth time in as many matches. (Source: Reuters)

India's chase of 288 didn't start on a good note as Rohit Sharma fell in the seventh over and Shikhar Dhawan followed him in the same over. India 21/2 (Source: Reuters)

Ajinkya Rahane and Virat Kohli looked set to bring India out of trouble waters but a needless run-out of Rahane put the pressure back on India. Rahane was out after scoring 19. India 71/3 (Source: Reuters)

Virat Kohli shared a 50-run stand with Ajinkya Rahane and was in sublime touch during his stay at the crease but he was bowled in an unfortunate manner on an individual score of 38. The ball took his gloves and hit the stumps around his legs. India 92/4 (Source: AP)

Suresh Raina had scored only one fifty till now in the World Cup and the stage was set for him to make it count. After a few hiccups, he went into the typical Raina mode and blasted some massive hits. (Source: Reuters)

Suresh Raina tried to sweep, the ball hit the upper part of his bat and went high. Hamilton Masakadza from short fine-leg to catch and in the end dropped a sitter. It was the turning point of the match. (Source: AP)

MS Dhoni was also due for a big one and he scores when India needs him the most. With Raina on the other end, Dhoni paced his innings superbly and made the most important 85* in the match. (Source: AP)

But the man who stole the show was Suresh Raina who smashed a 104-ball 110* with nine fours and four sixes. Raina carried India past the Zimbabwe total as India remained unbeaten in the league stage of the tournament. India face Bangladesh in quarters in MCG on Wednesday. (Source: AP)