India's Mohammed Shami was on Monday described as being "like a Ferrari" following his performance in the World Cup victory over New Zealand as a career which has witnessed a series of professional and private highs and lows took another twist.

Aiden Markram says South Africa's cricketers are taking "inspiration" from the Springboks' run to the Rugby World Cup final as they continue their own quest for global glory in India.

While top teams, especially the ones who have been successful in this World Cup so far, seem to have proper clarity over their game plan, Bangladesh have looked drab and confused in formulating strategies in the mega event in India.

Bangladesh captain Shakib Al Hasan said his side "still harbour the dream" of an ICC World Cup semi-final as they aim to face their fifth hurdle of the showpiece event in India.

Chasing a 283-run target, Zadran (87), Rahmat Shah (77 not out) and Rahmanullah Gurbaz (65) steered the team to their second win of the tournament after they had also shocked defending champions England.

Afghanistan pulled off their second giant-killing act of the ongoing 50-over World Cup with a memorable eight-wicket victory against 1992 champions Pakistan on Monday.

South Africa have won every game where they have batted first in this World Cup. A day ahead of the match between Bangladesh and South Africa in Mumbai, the Tigers' ODI skipper Shakib Al Hasan was asked to comment on Proteas' chasing ability.

Pakistan skipper Babar Azam hit a stylish half century to guide his team to a fighting 282-7 in their World Cup match against Afghanistan in Chennai on Monday.

“Even though we haven’t won many games, our position in the points-table is not too bad. The other teams are helping us. Now, it’s our responsibility to help ourselves.”

Topley fractured his left index finger during the defending champions' 229-run loss to South Africa in Mumbai on Saturday, their second defeat in a row.

Pakistan, who have won two and lost two so far in the tournament, have made on change as Mohammad Nawaz makes way for Shadab Khan.

The Daily Star takes a look at how the 10 teams in the World Cup have fared so far in the competition and where they stand in the race to the semifinals.

"Virat has got that internal computer, which just work so efficiently, and he just knows what you need to do at the right time,” Watson told broadcasters Star Sports after the match in Dharamshala on Sunday.

Another masterful chase effort from Kohli helped India to a four-wicket win over New Zealand in Dharamsala.

After injury forced him to watch his team in action in the World Cup from his couch at home in Adelaide, Travis Head has finally joined the Australia team in India and is counting down the days before he can repay the faith shown by the team management.

Pakistan opener Imam-ul-Haq will channel the spirit of record-setting compatriot Saeed Anwar and his country's winning relationship with Chennai on Monday in an effort to revive the team's World Cup campaign.

The thick cloud descended on the picturesque Himachal Pradesh Cricket Association Stadium from the nearby snow-capped peaks as India were chasing down New Zealand's 273.

Even though not much has changed results-wise for Bangladesh in the World Cup, the one thing that certainly has been different in this edition of the mega event in India is the Bangladesh team management’s way of interacting with the media.

Afghanistan coach Jonathan Trott said Sunday that his team are looking forward to renewing a "passionate" rivalry with Pakistan which has often reflected the stormy political relationship between the two neighbours.

Virat Kohli hit 95 to lead India to a four-wicket victory over New Zealand and a fifth win in five matches at the World Cup on Sunday although the superstar batsman just missed equalling Sachin Tendulkar's record of 49 one-day international centuries.