India ended their Australian leg of the Group stage with back-to-back victories against the UAE and the West Indies at Perth. Ashwin once again starred with the ball in the match against the UAE with his 4/25 as the minnows crashed to 102 all out, which was the lowest score ever registered by a team against India in the World Cup, following which an attacking half-century from Rohit (57 not out from 55 balls, 10 fours and 1 six) ensured that India won the match by 9 wickets, a facile victory which was achieved even before the floodlights could be turned on at the WACA Ground.
India won their matches against UAE and West Indies in Perth during the World Cup group stage. Ashwin bowled well against UAE, taking 4 wickets for 25 runs. Rohit Sharma hit a powerful half-century against West Indies, leading India to a comfortable victory by 9 wickets.