Eoin Morgan -First Player In ODI History to Smash 100 For Two Countries

England complete a close win beating a fighting Bangladesh side by 2 wickets. The target of 261 was chased down by England in 48.5 overs with 8 wickets down.

The visitors also go on to win the 3-ODI series 2-0 with a game to play.It was a fantastic game of One day Cricket. The home side gave a tough fight to England who struggled against a quality spin attack but it was Eoin Morgan's classy knock of 110* that sealed the deal for the visitors.

It wasn't the best of starts chasing a tricky total but Skipper Cook (60) played a fine innings at the top while later on Morgan joined hands with Prior (42) to provide some resistance in the middle.

For Bangladesh, Razzak (3/52) gave the visitors a tough time early on but it was Shakib's spell (3/32) that put England in big trouble towards the end. Despite all of that, Morgan was going pretty strong at one end and in the second last over, he completed a fine victory for his side.

He also became the first player in the ODI history to smash hundreds for two countries, England today and Ireland earlier.

He was rightly chosen as the Man of the Match.That's it for today. England have clinched the 3-ODI series 2-0 and they will look to clean sweep Bangladesh in the final match on 5th March. Do join us for that game. Good Bye! Cheers!

Pakistan Back In Track - Beat Spain 2-1

A Haseem Khan goal either side of the break helped Pakistan beat Spain 2-1 in their second Pool B hockey World Cup match at the Dhyan Chand Stadium on Tuesday evening. David Alegre was the lone scorer for the 2006 World Cup semi-finalists.

The Spaniards earned five penalty corners during the match but could only make the last one count and Spain coach Dani Martin admitted his team's strike force was not up to the mark

We made a lot of mistakes up front and at this level you cannot waste so many chances," he said.

Both teams started the game cautiously and were happy to defend deep in their territories. But the game picked up pace soon. The Green Shirts had the first chance of the game when Waseem Ahmed rounded off his markers, but he could not get past the Spanish keeper Francisco Cortes.

Moments later, Spain almost opened the scoring when captain Pol Amat set up Ridrigo Graza, but the 30-year-old could not beat Pakistan custodian Salman Akbar.

Both sides continued pushing forward in search of the opener and Pakistan's efforts finally paid off when Haseem put the four-time champions ahead with a tap-in in the 29th minute. And that's how the sides went into the break.

Spain came out firing in the second half and created a lot of chances but could not hit the target. Their efforts finally paid off in the 65th minute when Alegre took advantage of a fumble in the Pakistan circle and slipped it past Akbar.

The Green Shirts netted the winner two minutes later when Haseem deflected in a drag-flick from Sohail Abbas.

Pakistan were organized defensively and coach Shahid Ali believes it was important to defend well against a team like Spain. "They rotate well in the midfield so we had to focus on our back line. We were trying to control the midfield and thankfully it paid off," said a relieved Ali

England still leader of World Cup Hockey 2010

England won their second straight match as they overcame South Africa 6-4 in their group B hockey World Cup encounter at the Dhyan Chand National Stadium in New Delhi on Tuesday.

Richard Mantell scored twice as Rob Moore, Ashley Jackson, Nick Catlin and Iain Mackay added one each to help England win their fifth straight World Cup fixture. Marivn Harper pulled two back and Lloyd Norris-Jones and Thorton Mcdade scored once for South Africa in what was their fifth consecutive defeat at the world championships.

It was South Africa who pressed forward from the start. They forayed deep into the English half, pushing men into the opposition circle and were rewarded in the 10th minute. After a great solo near the baseline, Justin Reid-Ross's cross found Harper who gave the African champions a 1-0 lead

But England, who had upset favourites Australia 3-2 on the opening day, equalised almost immediately. In the 14th minute, they won a penalty corner and Mantell dragged the ball past South African keeper Erasmus Pieterse to make it 1-1.

The European champions soon went on to take the lead. South African skipper Austin Smith was dispossessed cheaply by Smith, who raced forward before hammering past Pieterse

It was then South Africa's turn to draw level. Norris-Jones found space on the right flank and sent a ball into the circle. The English defense fumbled and turned it into their own net. The teams went into the break with the scores at 2-2.

Just like in their opener versus Spain, South Africa lost the plot in the second half. In that match too, they had finished the first half with the scores level at 2-2 but had conceded two after the restart to go down 4-2.

England came out stronger in the second half and took the lead in the 43rd minute. Captain Barry Middleton, Jackson and Mantell combined in a counter attack move which saw Jackson net his second of the tournament.

They scored two more in quick succession. Catlin received a cross from Richard Alexander and lobbed it over the onrushing Pieterse in the 50th minute. A minute later, Catlin turned provider, setting up Mackay who made it 5-2.

South Africa pulled one back in the 53rd minute with Harper netting his second of the evening. But England restored their three-goal advantage in the 57th minute. Mantell converted another penalty corner, putting the English in command at 6-3

South Africa had time to score one last time as McDade found the back of the net in the 67th minute. The match ended 6-4. This is the only the fifth time that a World Cup match saw at least 10 goals. The last time was in 1998. In that match, it was England at the receiving end as they lost to Pakistan 7-5.