Kiwis march on as Ireland suffer batting collapse

NEW ZEALAND were threatened briefly but recovered to maintain their 100% record in the World Cup with a 129-run win over Ireland.

Kiwis march on as Ireland suffer batting collapse

The Kiwis appeared to be in some trouble at 189 for seven but a 71-run partnership from 43 balls between Brendon McCullum (47) and James Franklin (34 not out) guided them to a competitive 263 for eight.

Their bowlers, led by the left-arm spinner Daniel Vettori and ably supported by Jeetan Patel and Shane Bond dismissed Ireland for 134 with 12.2 overs left.

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