New Zealand recorded a straightforward five-wicket win towards New Zealand within the essential Cricket World Cup 2023 match on Thursday, November 9. Trent Boult-inspired assault bowled out Sri Lanka on simply 171 runs after which openers Devon Conway and Rachin Ravindra recorded good knocks to boost New Zealand’s semifinal possibilities.
Playing of their final group-stage sport, each groups wanted a win for various causes. New Zealand stay a robust contenders with 10 factors and with spectacular internet run price. Pakistan and Afghanistan are dealing with near-possible duties of their respective final sport. On the opposite hand, Sri Lanka’s hopes to end within the prime seven to safe the ICC Champions Trophy 2024 qualification ended with a defeat.
Bowling first, Tim Southee dismissed in-form Pathum Nissanka within the second over. Trent Boult dominated powerplay overs with successive wickets of Kusal Mendis and Sadeera Samarawickrama. Kusal Perera saved the sport balanced by smashing a 22-ball fifty, the quickest of this version.Â
Mitchell Santner continued his red-hot type with a surprising spell by taking two wickets whereas conceding simply 22 runs off 10 overs. Rachin Ravindra confirmed his bowling expertise with two late wickets and bowled out Sri Lanka on 171 runs. Maheesh Theekshana scored unbeaten 38 runs off 91 balls to put some runs on the scoreboard whereas Perera top-scored with 51 runs off simply 28 balls.
After a formidable show with a ball, Rachin continued his batting type by offering a constructive begin. Struggling Devon Conway additionally confirmed some glimpses of returning to type by smashing 45 runs off 42 balls and added 86 runs for the opening wicket with Rachin.
Sri Lanka tried to make a comeback with successive wickets of Conway and Ravindra after which Angelo Mathews dismissed Kane Williamson and Daryl Mitchell. But a fast begin from openers proved a giant distinction with the Kiwis chasing a goal with 5 wickets and 160 balls remaining.Â
Sri Lanka Playing XI: Pathum Nissanka, Kusal Perera, Kusal Mendis (c & wk), Sadeera Samarawickrama, Charith Asalanka, Angelo Mathews, Dhananjaya de Silva, Chamika Karunaratne, Maheesh Theekshana, Dushmantha Chameera, Dilshan Madushanka
New Zealand Playing XI: Devon Conway, Rachin Ravindra, Kane Williamson (c), Daryl Mitchell, Mark Chapman, Glenn Phillips, Mitchell Santner, Tom Latham (wk), Tim Southee, Lockie Ferguson, Trent Boult
