New Zealand's openers barely broke sweat as they coasted to a 10-wicket win over a disappointing Zimbabwe.

New Zealand's middle order batting places are under threat in the event of a further failure against Zimbabwe tonight.

Former Black Cap Nathan Astle says the current side need to stick to a batting plan and the runs will come.

New Zealand bowling coach Allan Donald has gone in to bat for beleaguered young fast-medium bowler Hamish Bennett.

The Black Caps' form has been poor of late but it is not overstating things to say they have a chance of beating Australia in the pool rounds.

There's the whiff of an upset in the Chennai air, a growing sense that New Zealand might catch Kenya unawares and win tomorrow night.

Herald cricket writer David Leggat examines the teams he sees as most likely to lead the charge at World Cup 2011.

A list of the top individual batting efforts in World Cup history.