The 2007 Cricket World Cup, which was played in the West Indies from 13 March to 28 April 2007, featured 16 teams, who were divided into four groups. Group C featured full ICC members England and New Zealand, and associate members Canada and Kenya. New Zealand beat England by 6 wickets in their opening match before beating Canada and Kenya by more than 100 runs each to finish top of the group, while England also managed comfortable wins against the two associate nations to join New Zealand in qualifying for the Super Eights. Kenya finished in third place by virtue of their opening victory over Canada.