Afghanistan made a mess of their 211-run chase against Scotland but managed to scamper home in the final over for what was their maiden win in World Cups. Here are the top three World Cup headlines of Thursday (February 26):
Afghanistan beat Scotland by a wicket
A valiant knock from Samiullah Shenwari (96) inspired Afghanistan to a thrilling one-wicket victory against Scotland in a World Cup Pool A game at the University Oval. (Read more)
Tim Southee in injury scare
In-form New Zealand spearhead Tim Southee suffered a shoulder injury but team management said he would be fit for Saturday's all-important World Cup game against Australia in Auckland. (Read more)
Duncan Fletcher Leaves to Attend Father-in-Law's Funeral
The Indian team's head coach Duncan Fletcher has left for Cape Town, South Africa to attend the funeral of his deceased father-in-law. (Read more)