India's imperious start to the World Cup continued with a comfortable eight-wicket win over Ireland in their Pool B encounter at Seddon Park in Hamilton.

ALASTAIR COOK spearheaded an impressive catching and bowling display by England which allowed them to claim a narrow advantage at the end of the first day of their Test series against New Zealand.

Northern Knights’ middle order trio Nick Horsley, Joseph Yovich and Peter McGlashan bolstered the State Championship final hosts’ first innings total at Seddon Park.