Dominant New Zealand crush Sri Lanka to put one foot in Cricket World Cup semifinals

Dominant New Zealand crush Sri Lanka to put one foot in Cricket World Cup semifinals

Akif Wani | November 9, 2023 | 10:22 PM IST | Breaking News, Sports | Follow on Google News

Dominant New Zealand crush Sri Lanka to put one foot in Cricket World Cup semifinals

Dominant New Zealand crush Sri Lanka to put one foot in Cricket World Cup semifinals

In a spectacular turnaround, New Zealand revived their Cricket World Cup campaign with a convincing five-wicket win against Sri Lanka, marking an end to their four-match slump. The win not only lifted their spirits but also positioned them at the forefront with 10 points, virtually securing their spot in the semifinals alongside India, South Africa, and Australia.

Dominant Batting Display Sets the Tone

Devon Conway and Rachin Ravindra set the tone for New Zealand’s successful chase of 172, providing a formidable opening partnership. Their aggressive start was further complemented by Daryl Mitchell, who contributed significantly to propel New Zealand across the finish line in just 23.2 overs.

Bowlers Shine as Sri Lanka Falters

New Zealand’s decision to bowl first paid off as Trent Boult and Tim Southee wreaked havoc in the Sri Lankan top order, reducing them to 32-3 within five overs. Despite a brief resistance from Kusal Perera, Boult’s crucial 5wickets, supported by Mitchell Santner and Rachin Ravindra, restricted Sri Lanka to a modest 171 all out.

Victory in this must-win game has not only solidified New Zealand’s position in the tournament but has also left Pakistan with a daunting task to surpass them on net run rate.

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