Group stage (Pool B) — 2015 Cricket World Cup
March 10, 2015 · Seddon Park, Hamilton
Result: INIndia — India won by 8 wickets. IRIreland 259 all out (49 overs), INIndia 260/2 (36.5 overs). March 10, 2015 · Seddon Park, Hamilton.
Dhawan and Sharma's opening stand of 174 headlined India's chase, contemporary reports describing it as India's ninth consecutive World Cup win.
Scorecard
Ireland won the toss and chose to bat.
| Team | Score |
|---|---|
| IRIreland (1st innings) | 259 all out (49 overs) |
| INIndia (2nd innings) | 260/2 (36.5 overs) |
Leading batters
| Team | Batter | Runs (balls) |
|---|---|---|
| INIndia | Shikhar Dhawan | 100 (85) |
| INIndia | Rohit Sharma | 64 |
Leading bowlers
| Team | Bowler | Figures |
|---|---|---|
| Not confirmed to this site's sourcing standard for this match — omitted rather than guessed at. | ||
Player of the Match
Shikhar Dhawan (India)
Data last verified: 11 August 2026.
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