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New Zealand vs Sri Lanka, forty first Match at Bengaluru, Nov 09, 2023
Revealed on: Nov 10, 2023
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New Zealand ended their four-match shedding streak within the 2023 World Cup with a five-wicket overcome Sri Lanka in match quantity 41 on the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru on Thursday, November 9. With the win the Kiwis are all however assured of a semi-final spot and look set to face India on November 15 on the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai. Even when Pakistan and Afghanistan win their respective final matches, it is going to be subsequent to not possible for them to go previous New Zealand’s internet run charge.
Fielding first after successful the toss, New Zealand got here up with a scientific show to bowl out Sri Lanka for 171 in 46.4 overs. Left-arm pacer Trent Boult was the star performer with figures of three/37 from his 10 overs. Lockie Ferguson, Mitchell Santner and Rachin Ravindra chipped in with two scalps every. Within the chase, the Kiwis misplaced 5 wickets, however romped dwelling to 23.2 overs to additional enhance their internet run charge.
Tim Southee bought New Zealand off to a terrific begin with the ball, having Pathum Nissanka caught behind for 1. Sri Lanka stored shedding wickets at one finish whilst Kusal Perera (51 off 28) attacked on the different. Skipper Kusal Mendis (6) was caught off the forefront at third man, making an attempt to go after Boult. In the identical over, Sadeera Samarawickrama (1) was caught at slip off the identical bowler.
A wise assessment noticed Charith Asalanka (8) being trapped earlier than to Boult. Sri Lanka had misplaced half their facet for 70 when Perera hit one straight up within the air whereas making an attempt to go after Ferguson. Santner then had Angelo Mathews (16) and Dhananjaya de Silva (19) caught at slip. Maheesh Theekshana (38 not out off 91) and Dilshan Madushanka (19 off 48) added 43 runs for the final wicket to take Sri Lanka previous 170.
Within the chase, New Zealand bought off to a strong begin as Devon Conway (45 off 42) and Ravindra (42 off 34) added 86 in 12.2 overs. Each openers fell in fast succession earlier than skipper Kane Williamson (14) dragged one from Matthews again onto his stumps. Daryl Mitchell chipped in with 43 off 31 whilst Mark Chapman (7) sacrificed his wicket after a mix-up with the previous. Glenn Phillips (17 not out off 10) introduced up New Zealand’s win in fashion, pulling Dilshan Madushanka to the deep backward sq. leg for 4.
–By A Cricket Correspondent
