Sehwag leads India to world cup record 257-run crushing of Bermuda

Port of Spain, Mar 19 (UNI) Riding on Sehwag's blistering 87-ball 114, India crushed Bermuda by World Cup record margin of 257 runs in their crucial Group B second league match at Queen's Park Oval here today.

India's victory margin today erased earlier record of 256 runs by Australia over Namibia in Potchefstroom (South Africa) in 2003 World Cup.

Put in to bat, India posted Wolrd Cup record total of 413 for five, surpassing earlier highest of 398 made by Sri Lanka against Kenya in Kandy in 1996 edition of the showpiece event.

The 1983 champions then bundled out their lowly opponents for 156 in 43.1 overs.

Brief scores: India for 413 for 5 in 50 overs; Virender Sehwag 114, Sourav Ganguly 89, Yuvraj Singh 83, Sachin Tendulkar 57 not out; Delyone Borden 2 for 30.

Bermuda 156 all out in 43.1 overs; David Hemp 76 not out, Ajit Agarkar 3 for 38, Zaheer Khan 2 for 32, Anil Kumble 3 for 38 UNI