Yuvraj shines as India labour to victory: 2011 World Cup #25 (Delhi)

Yuvraj Singh scored a third successive World Cup half-century (51 not out) to guide India past the Netherlands by five wickets to virtually ensure a quarter-final place after three wins and a tie kept them top of Group B with seven points.

Virender Sehwag (39) and Sachin Tendulkar (27) for a quickfire opening partnership of 69 as Tendulkar became the first player to make 2,000 World Cup runs in his career.

India were 139-5 at one stage but made the required 191 for 5 (Yuvraj 51*, Seelaar 3-53) to beat Netherlands 189 (Borren 38, Zaheer 3-20) by five wickets. 2011WC #25 (Delhi).

Mar 2011