New Zealand vs Sri Lanka, World Cup 2023 Highlights: Boult (3/37) shines as NZ consolidate SF spot with massive win

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The Kiwis are desperate for a win today to keep their dream of making the World Cup semifinals alive as they take on Sri Lanka with the threat of rain looming at the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru.

Pitch Report and Conditions at the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium

Mark Howard and Sanjay Manjrekar in their Pitch Report reckon - There's been heavy thunderstorms in the last two or three days. Groudsmen say it should be okay today though. Still 80% chance of precipitation.

Square boundaries are not large, 67m to one side and 60m to the other. Pitch is a batting beauty. Least pace reduction off the pitch here in this World Cup which means it comes on to the bat better.

Captains will be desperate to chase. Cloudy and humid right now but no rain.

Toss: New Zealand win the toss, opt to bowl

One change for the Kiwis as Lockie Ferguson comes in to replace Ish Sodhi

We will have a bowl first. Little bit of weather around. Little bit of unknowns. By and large we have won a few and lost a few. Been there and there abouts. Some close ones which could have gone either ways. Here we are here today, would want to address the issue infront of us. Lockie comes in for Ish Sodhi. Adjust to what is in front of us. Make use of the ball first up.

Kane Williamson (New Zealand Captain)

One change for the Lankan Lions as well with Chamika coming in for Rajitha

I was looking to bowl. But unfortunately we are batting first. Very important game today. If we do the basics well, we should do well. NZ is a calm team. We played here against and played well. One change for us. Rajitha is not playing but Chamika is playing.

Kusal Mendis (Sri Lanka Captain)

Sri Lanka vs New Zealand: Playing XIs

New Zealand (Playing XI): Devon Conway, Rachin Ravindra, Kane Williamson (c), Daryl Mitchell, Mark Chapman, Glenn Phillips, Mitchell Santner, Tom Latham (wk), Tim Southee, Trent Boult and Lockie Ferguson.

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 and Dilshan Madushanka.

Three teams, three days, one spot!

There's a three-way battle that begins today, between New Zealand, Pakistan and Afghanistan to pick out India's semifinal rival.

Check out the full story here.

All set for the start!

Kusal Perera and Pathum Nissanka walk out to open the batting for Sri Lanka. They'll be looking for a quick start on what seems like a nice batting surface.

Trent Boult has the new ball in hand for New Zealand to open the attack.

Over 1: Sri Lanka 1/0

0.6 - 1 run, excellent fielding at cover as Nissanka drives firmly to get off the mark.

0.5 - No run, length delivery onto the stumps and Nissanka flicks to midwicket.

0.4 - No run, Boult draws a thick inside edge from Nissanka but it bounces past the stumps.

0.3 - No run, full onto the stumps and Nissanka defends.

0.2 - No run, length delivery outside off and Nissanka pushes it to point.

0.1 - No run, full onto the pads from Boult and Nissanka blocks.

Over 2: Sri Lanka 3/1

1.6 - No run, Southee comes steaming in and fires it full outside off as Mendis shoulders arms.

Kusal Mendis, right handed bat, comes to the crease.

1.5 - WICKET! Nissanka c Latham b Southee 2 (8)

This time Latham holds on! Southee draws another healthy edge this time from Nissanka and Latham makes no mistake this time. New Zealand get the early breakthrough with some movement on offer off this surface.

1.4 - 1 run, Edged and Dropped! Perera gets a healthy edge that flies to the keeper but Latham only deflects it towards third man. The keeper really should've taken that.

1.3 - No run, nice drive from Perera but it's straight to mid-off.

1.2 - No run, full outside off and Perera shoulders arms.

1.1 - 1 run, full outside off from Southee and Nissanka looks to drive but gets a thick edge to third man.

Tim Southee, right-arm fast medium, takes the other new ball.

Over 3: Sri Lanka 15/1

2.6 - 1 run, Mendis dabs to third man to keep strike.

2.5 - FOUR! Unlucky for Boult as he draws a thick edge that flies past the man at slip as Mendis gets off the mark.

2.5 - Wide! Boult pitches it well outside off now.

2.4 - 1 run, Perera hacks again and gets a thick edge towards cover.

2.4 - Wide! Boult sprays it down leg.

2.3 - No run, shorter length from Boult and Perera defends.

2.2 - No run, firm drive from Perera but Boult cuts it off.

2.1 - FOUR! Full outside off from Boult and there's some away movement as Perera goes for the drive but gets a thick edge that flies past backward point.

Over 4: Sri Lanka 30/1

3.6 - FOUR! Edged and safe, Perera is living a charmed live at the moment as he gets a thick edge that flies past slip.

3.5 - SIX! This time he connects cleanly as he heaves to send the full delivery flying over long-on.

3.4 - FOUR! Perera lofts it just over that man at mid-on to find the gap.

3.3 - 1 run, full onto the pads and Mendis tucks to short midwicket for a quick single.

3.2 - No run, length delivery outside off and Mendis leaves.

3.1 - No run, full onto the stumps by Southee and Mendis defends.

Over 5: Sri Lanka 34/3

4.6 - 2 run, Asalanka clips it off the pads to fine leg to get off the mark.

4.5 - No run, length delivery from Boult and Asalanka leaves.

Charith Asalanka, left handed bat, comes to the crease.

4.4 - WICKET! Samarawickrama c Mitchell b Boult 1 (2)

Boult strikes again! Boult pitches it up outside off and Sadeera looks to defend but the away movement sees the ball take a healthy edge to slip where Mitchell takes a sharp catch. New Zealand have come flying out of the blocks here.

4.3 - 1 run, Perera takes on the short ball but pulls it to the man at deep backward square leg.

4.2 - 1 run, sharp bouncer from Boult to welcome the new batter and Sadeera blocks it awkwardly to backward square leg to get off the mark.

Sadeera Samarawickrama, right handed bat, comes to the crease

4.1 - WICKET! Kusal Mendis c Ravindra b Boult 6 (7)

Good catch by Ravindra! Mendis goes for the big slog shot over midwicket but only gets a thick leading edge that flies towards third man. Ravindra covers good ground and slides forward to take a sharp catch. That's Boult's 50th World Cup wicket!

Over 6: Sri Lanka 52/3

5.6 - FOUR! Full again from Southee and Perera flicks it past the fielder at midwicket. 18 runs come off the over.

5.5 - FOUR! Width on offer from Southee and Perera cuts it through the gap at point. This is a sensational display of attacking batting from Perera.

5.4 - No run, Southee drags his length back a little and Perera defends.

5.3 - FOUR! Now Perera lofts it just over the man at extra cover to finds the gap over the off-side.

5.2 - SIX! Full onto the stumps and Perera heaves to send it flying over midwicket. He's not going to slow down here despite the early wickets.

5.1 - No run, length delivery outside off from Southee and Perera defends to the off-side.

Over 7: Sri Lanka 61/3

6.6 - FOUR! Low full toss from Boult and Perera drives it superbly straight down the ground. Perera has raced to 47* off just 21 balls.

6.5 - FOUR! Perera goes hard on the pull again and gets a thick top-edge that lands just inside the ropes behind the keeper.

6.4 - No run, Perera heaves at the back of length delivery but mistimes the shot to mid-on.

6.3 - No run, quick bouncer from Boult and Perera goes hard on the pull but is beaten.

6.2 - 1 run, Asalanka flicks to midwicket for a quick single.

6.1 - No run, length delivery from Boult and Asalanka pushes it back to the bowler.

Over 8: Sri Lanka 70/3 - FIFTY up for Perera! 51* (22)

7.6 - No run, back of length again as Perera taps towards cover.

7.5 - No run, back of length from Ferguson and Perera punches to point.

7.4 - No run, this time Perera mistimes the drive towards cover.

7.3 - FOUR! FIFTY up for Perera! 51* (22)

A 22-ball fifty for Perera as he drives the full delivery through the gap at cover to bring up his half-century! That's the fastest fifty against New Zealand in ODI World Cup history.

7.2 - 1 run, Asalanka tucks it off the pads to rotate strike.

7.1 - FOUR! Full down leg from Ferguson and Asalanka just clips it through the gap at square leg. Poor start from Ferguson.

First bowling change for New Zealand as Lockie Ferguson, right-arm fast, comes into the attack.

Over 9: Sri Lanka 70/4

8.6 - No run, wicket-maiden from Boult in the powerplay as Mathews tucks to the on-side.

8.5 - No run, sharp bouncer now and Mathews ducks.

8.4 - No run, shorter now from Boult as Mathews hops to defend.

8.3 - No run, full from Boult and Mathews drives to mid-off.

Angelo Mathews, right handed bat, comes to the crease.

8.2 - WICKET! Asalanka lbw b Boult 8 (8)

Excellent review from New Zealand! Boult beats the inside edge and hits Asalanka full on the pads. The Umpire isn't convinced but New Zealand go for the review. It's plumb with no bat involved and Asalanka has to walk. Great work from Boult as Sri Lanka keep losing wickets at one end.

8.1 - No run, Boult angles it into Asalanka who defends towards mid-on.

Over 10: Sri Lanka 74/5

9.6 - No run, back of length outside off and Dhananjaya defends.

9.5 - FOUR! Short from Ferguson and Dhananjaya pulls it nicely to fine leg to get off the mark.

9.4 - No run, back of length outside off and Dhananjaya leaves.

Dhananjaya de Silva, right handed bat, comes to the crease.

9.3 - WICKET! Kusal Perera c Santner b Ferguson 51 (28)

Good catch in the end but there was lots of uncertainty there. Ferguson bowls it full outside off and Perera goes for the drive for only slices it high over cover. Williamson and Santner are the two men who get under it and Santner takes responsibility to grab it at the last moment with both men waiting for each other.

9.2 - No run, short again from Ferguson and Perera again finds the man.

9.1 - No run, back of length from Ferguson and Perera pushes it to cover.

Over 11: Sri Lanka 78/5

10.6 - No run, good response from Boult as he finishes with four dots on the trot.

10.5 - No run, length delivery outside off and Mathews pushes to cover.

10.4 - No run, short outside off and Mathews looks to pull but doesn't time the shot.

10.3 - No run, length delivery from Boult and Mathews defends.

10.2 - FOUR! Full outside off and Mathews drives it superbly through cover to get off the mark.

10.1 - No run, back of length outside off from Boult and Mathews defends.

Boult into his sixth over now.

Over 12: Sri Lanka 84/5

11.6 - 1 run, Mathews cuts it towards point where the fielder does well to cut off the boundary.

11.5 - No run, Mathews pulls along square this time but it's cut off.

11.4 - No run, Mathews pokes outside off but it's cut off at point.

11.3 - FOUR! Banged short by Ferguson and Mathews just guides it with a pull to fine leg.

11.2 - No run, Mathews looks to flick but gets a thick leading edge that the man at point does well to cut off.

11.1 - 1 run, full onto the pads from Ferguson and Dhananjaya tucks to fine leg.

Over 13: Sri Lanka 85/5

12.6 - No run, slower from Santner as Dhananjaya defends.

12.5 - No run, shorter this time as Dhananjaya punches back to Santner.

12.4 - No run, Dhananjaya gets on the back foot and tucks to square leg.

12.3 - No run, tossed up full to Dhananjaya who blocks.

12.2 - 1 run, Mathews clips it to square leg to rotate strike.

12.1 - No run, tossed up full by Santner and Mathews defends.

Time for some spin now as Mitchell Santner, Left arm orthodox, comes into the attack.

Over 14: Sri Lanka 91/5

13.6 - No run, back of length to Mathews who defends.

13.5 - 1 run, short into the body and Dhananjaya pulls to square leg.

13.4 - FOUR! This time Dhananjaya punches it past the man at point to find the gap.

13.3 - No run, short outside off and Dhananjaya punches to point.

13.2 - No run, Dhananjaya steps across the stumps and defends.

13.1 - 1 run, back of length from Ferguson and Mathews dabs it past point.

Over 15: Sri Lanka 95/5

14.6 - 1 run, Mathews cuts it to deep cover as the umpires call for drinks!

14.5 - No run, thick inside edge from Mathews as he looks to defend.

14.4 - 1 run, there's a slip in place now as Dhananjaya drives to extra cover.

14.3 - 1 run, Edged and Dropped! Sharp turn from Santner as Mathews looks to drive but again Latham doesn't collect it cleanly as it hits the top of the gloves.

14.2 - 1 run, Dhananjaya tucks it to the on-side to rotate strike.

14.1 - No run, loopy outside off from Santner and Dhananjaya defends.

Over 16: Sri Lanka 102/5

15.6 - SIX! Southee goes full and Dhananjaya brings out a beautiful lofted shot to send it flying over long-on for a maximum.

15.5 - No run, back of length into the stumps and Dhananjaya blocks.

15.4 - No run, length delivery and Dhananjaya pushes it back to Southee.

15.3 - No run, back of length from Southee and Dhananjaya defends to cover.

15.2 - No run, full again as Dhananjaya defends.

15.1 - 1 run, full onto the pads by Southee and Mathews flicks to deep square leg.

Tim Southee [3.0-0-35-1] is back into the attack after the drinks break.

Over 17: Sri Lanka 104/6

16.6 - No run, Karunaratne leans forward and defends .

16.5 - No run, full from Santner and Karunaratne blocks to midwicket.

Chamika Karunaratne, right handed bat, comes to the crease.

16.4 - WICKET! Mathews c Mitchell b Santner 16 (27)

Some turn and extra bounce from Santner as he tosses it up down the middle to draw a thick edge. Mathews leans forward to defend but it flies off the shoulder of the bat towards first slip where Mitchell reacts sharply to take a good catch.

16.3 - No run, fuller this time and Mathews pushes it back to Santner.

16.2 - No run, tossed up again as Mathews defends.

16.1 - 2 runs, tossed up by Santner and Mathews drives it towards long-off.

Over 18: Sri Lanka 105/6

17.6 - No run, slower delivery onto the pads and Karunaratne flicks to midwicket.

17.5 - No run, Southee bangs it short and Karunaratne ducks under it.

17.4 - No run, this time Karunaratne reaches out and pushes to point.

17.3 - No run, length delivery again and Karunaratne leaves.

17.2 - No run, length delivery outside off and Karunaratne drives but it comes off the bottom of the bat.

17.1 - 1 run, Southee angles it into Dhananjaya who gets a thick inside edge to square leg.

Over 19: Sri Lanka 105/7

18.6 - No run, shorter from Santner and Theekshana punches to mid-off.

18.5 - No run, tossed up fuller and Theekshana blocks.

18.4 - No run, tossed up outside off and Theekshana looks to drive but is beaten.

Maheesh Theekshana, right handed bat, comes to the crease.

18.3 - WICKET! Dhananjaya c Mitchell b Santner 19 (24)

Santner does it again! It's identical to the Mathews dismissal only this time Dhananjaya looks to guide it to third man but gets a thick edge that flies to Mitchell at slip. Sri Lanka are crumbling in Bengaluru.

18.2 - No run, flatter this time and Dhananjaya flicks to midwicket.

18.1 - No run, tossed up delivery from Santner and Dhananjaya defends.

Over 20: Sri Lanka 111/7

19.6 - No run, Ravindra offers flight again but Karunaratne doesn't bite.

19.5 - No run, tossed up outside off and Karunaratne blocks.

19.4 - FOUR! Tossed up down leg and Karunaratne sweeps it past short fine leg.

19.3 - 1 run, Theekshana gets a thick edge past slip to get off the mark.

19.2 - 1 run, tossed up again and Karunaratne drives to long-off.

19.1 - No run, tossed up by Ravindra and Karunaratne pushes it back to the bowler.

Spin from both ends now as Rachin Ravindra, Left arm orthodox, comes into the attack.

Over 21: Sri Lanka 112/7

20.6 - No run, extra bounce on the final delivery as Karunaratne defends.

20.5 - 1 run, a bit short and Theekshana punches to extra cover.

20.4 - No run, quick again as Theekshana pushes to mid-off.

20.3 - No run, quicker onto the stumps and Theekshana pushes to point.

20.2 - No run, tossed up down the middle and Theekshana flicks to square leg.

20.1 - No run, full outside off from Santner and Theekshana defends.

Over 22: Sri Lanka 112/7

21.6 - No run, Ferguson bangs it short again and Theekshana ducks.

21.5 - No run, another sharp bouncer from Ferguson and Theekshana sways away late.

21.4 - No run, short again to Theekshana who blocks.

21.3 - No run, sharp bouncer this time as Theekshana sways away.

21.2 - No run, full onto the pads and Theekshana misses with the flick as it hits the pads.

21.1 - No run, full outside off from Ferguson and Theekshana swings but is beaten.

Lockie Ferguson [4.0-0-25-1] is back into the attack.

Over 23: Sri Lanka 113/7

22.6 - No run, another tight over from Santner as just 1 run comes off it.

22.5 - No run, fuller delivery and Theekshana defends.

22.4 - No run, tossed up again and Theekshana drives straight to mid-off.

22.3 - No run, tossed up full and Theekshana looks to drive but mistimes the shot.

22.2 - No run, slower delivery to Theekshana who defends towards point.

22.1 - 1 run, short from Santner and Karunaratne punches it to deep cover.

Over 24: Sri Lanka 113/8

23.6 - No run, back of length outside off and Chameera covers the stumps and leaves.

23.5 - No run, full outside off and this time Chameera defends firmly.

23.4 - No run, REVIEW for LBW!

Chameera is welcomed by a pacy full toss from Ferguson and he gets a thick inside edge onto the pads. Williamson is off the field and Mitchell goes for the review. There's a big inside edge and the Kiwis grin sheepishly as they lose one review.

Dushmantha Chameera, right handed bat, comes to the crease.

23.3 - WICKET! Karunaratne c Latham b Ferguson 6 (17)

Edged and taken! Full outside off from Ferguson and Karunaratne looks to drive but gets a faint nick that carries to the keeper. Sri Lanka lose their eight wicket as Ferguson grabs his second of the day.

23.2 - No run, sharp bouncer this time as Karunaratne ducks.

23.1 - No run, beaten! Length delivery outside off from Ferguson and Karunaratne looks to defend but it flies past the edge.

Over 25: Sri Lanka 114/8

24.6 - No run, length delivery and Chameera defends firmly.

24.5 - No run, tossed up by Santner and Chameera gets an edge but it flies past silly point.

24.4 - No run, full onto the stumps and Chameera defends.

The Kiwis have Phillips on his knees at 'silly point' with a helmet on.

24.3 - 1 run, tossed up outside off and Theekshana drives to long-off.

24.2 - No run, sharp turn from Santner as Theekshana looks to defend but is beaten.

24.1 - No run, tossed up from Santner as Theekshana defends.

Over 26: Sri Lanka 115/8

25.6 - No run, another sharp yorker and Chameera does well to defend.

25.5 - No run, Ferguson bangs it short and Chameera ducks.

25.4 - No run, yorker from Ferguson and Chameera digs it out.

25.3 - 1 run, short outside off and Theekshana dabs it towards point.

25.2 - No run, again Theekshana plays a late dab to backward point.

25.1 - No run, full from Ferguson and Theekshana dabs to backward point and wants a risky single but is sent back.

Over 27: Sri Lanka 124/8

26.6 - No run, New Zealand come close in on Chameera but he defends to mid-on.

26.5 - 1 run, tossed up outside off and Theekshana drives to long-off.

26.4 - No run, flatter onto the stumps and Theekshana defends.

26.3 - No run, shorter from Santner and Theekshana blocks.

26.2 - FOUR! Now Theekshana gets low and drives it through the gap at extra cover.

26.1 - FOUR! Slower loopy delivery from Santner and Theekshana gets onto one knee to slog it over mid-on.

Over 28: Sri Lanka 125/8

27.6 - No run, back of length to Chameera who defends.

27.5 - 1 run, Theekshana dabs towards third man to rotate strike.

27.4 - No run, Ferguson bangs it short and Theekshana ducks.

27.3 - No run, short outside off and Theekshana dabs to point.

27.2 - No run, fuller length this time and Theekshana drives to cover.

27.1 - No run, short from Ferguson and Theekshana defends.

Over 29: Sri Lanka 125/8

28.6 - No run, maiden over from Santner as he hits Theekshana on the pads but it's sliding down leg.

28.5 - No run, tossed up by Santner and Theekshana heaves but is beaten!

28.4 - No run, flatter to Theekshana who flicks to midwicket.

28.3 - No run, tossed up to Theekshana who defends.

28.2 - No run, flatter onto the stumps and Theekshana blocks.

28.1 - No run, length delivery from Santner and Theekshana gets a thick edge that lands safely.

Over 30: Sri Lanka 125/8

29.6 - No run, chance! Chameera flicks it back straight towards Boult who gets one hand behind it but it just doesn't stick. Back-to-back maiden overs for New Zealand.

29.5 - No run, Boult bangs it short and Chameera quickly ducks.

29.4 - No run, full onto the pads and Chameera looks to flick but misses.

29.3 - No run, full from Boult and Chameera drives to mid-on.

29.2 - No run, length delivery and Chameera blocks.

29.1 - No run, full outside off from Boult and Chameera pushes to point.

Trent Boult [6.0-1-30-3] comes back into the attack.

Over 31: Sri Lanka 127/8

Santner bowls out with excellent figures of 10-2-22-2.

30.6 - No run, tossed up to Chameera who defends.

30.5 - 1 run, shorter from Santner and Theekshana punches to deep cover.

30.4 - No run, slower outside off and Theekshana leaves for the keeper.

30.3 - 1 run, Chameera slices it uppishly towards point for a quick single.

30.2 - 1 run, tossed up outside off and Theekshana drives to deep extra cover.

30.1 - No run, tossed up by Santner and Theekshana defends.

Over 32: Sri Lanka 128/8

31.6 - No run, REVIEW for LBW!

Boult fires it full down leg and Theekshana misses with the flick as it hits him on the pads. The umpire isn't convinced but Boult pushes for the review. There's not bat involved but the ball is 'missing' leg-stump and New Zealand now lose their second review. No more reviews left for the Kiwis as the umpires signal for drinks.

31.5 - No run, low full toss and Theekshana mistimes the shot to mid-on.

31.4 - No run, sharp bouncer from Boult as Theekshana backs away.

31.3 - No run, length delivery this time and it comes off the bottom of the bat as Theekshana drives.

31.2 - No run, full outside off and Theekshana drives to mid-off.

31.1 - No run, full from Boult and Theekshana gets his bat down to defend.

Over 33: Sri Lanka 132/9

32.6 - 1 run, Theekshana slices it to deep point to retain strike.

32.5 - 1 run, Madushanka gets a thick inside edge to square leg for a quick single.

32.4 - No run, tossed up to Madushanka who defends.

32.3 - 1 run, tossed up outside off and Theekshana slices it through cover.

32.2 - 1 run, chance! Madushanka taps it to point and sets off for a suicidal single. Boult misses the stumps with the direct-hit and Ravindra doesn't manage to collect and hit the stumps in time.

Dilshan Madushanka, right handed bat, comes to the crease.

32.1 - WICKET! Chameera c Boult b Ravindra 1 (20)

Immediate impact from Ravindra! He tosses it up outside off and Chameera goes hard on the drive but only slices it straight to backward point where Boult takes a simple catch. Sri Lanka have just one wicket left now.

Rachin Ravindra [1.0-0-6-0] is back into the attack after the drinks interval.

Over 34: Sri Lanka 137/9

33.6 - No run, Boult sends down a low full toss and Madushanka pushes it to mid-off.

33.5 - 1 run, Theekshana drives hard to mid-off and pushes for a risky single.

33.4 - FOUR! Theekshana gets down on one knee and slaps the slower delivery through the gap at long-on.

33.3 - No run, full onto the stumps and Theekshana defends.

33.2 - No run, fuller this time as Theekshana pushes to mid-on.

33.1 - No run, short from Boult and Theekshana defends.

Over 35: Sri Lanka 140/9

34.6 - No run, tossed up to Madushanka who defends.

34.5 - 1 run, Theekshana gets a thick edge towards point.

34.4 - 1 run, Madushanka gets on the back foot and punches to cover.

34.3 - No run, flatter onto the stumps and Madushanka blocks.

34.2 - No run, tossed up to Madushanka who defends.

34.1 - 1 run, chance! Ravindra tosses it up to Theekshana who looks to loft but gets lucky as the ball lands safely just short of long-off.

Over 36: Sri Lanka 142/9

Boult bowls out with superb figures of 10-3-37-3.

35.6 - No run, slower delivery outside off and Madushanka leaves.

35.5 - No run, full onto the wickets and Madushanka defends.

35.4 - 1 run, back of length from Boult and Theekshana lofts it over cover.

35.4 - Wide! Boult sprays it down leg.

35.3 - No run, length delivery onto the stumps and Theekshana defends.

35.2 - No run, short again and Theekshana blocks.

35.1 - No run, short from Boult and Theekshana slashes hard but is beaten.

Over 37: Sri Lanka 144/9

36.6 - 1 run, almost! Madushanka slices the slower delivery and it lands just short of the man at deep cover.

36.5 - No run, full onto the stumps and Madushanka blocks.

36.4 - No run, No run, quicker from Ravindra and Madushanka defends.

36.3 - No run, tossed up to Madushanka who looks to defend but gets a thick edge that doesn't carry to slip.

36.2 - No run, Madushanka gets onto the back foot to defend.

36.1 - 1 run, full from Ravindra and Theekshana drives it past cover.

Over 38: Sri Lanka 150/9

37.6 - No run, round the wicket from Ferguson but Madushanka defends.

37.5 - No run, short into the batter now as Madushanka gets his bat forward to defend.

37.4 - FOUR! Short outside off and Madushanka just slices it over backward point to bring up the 150 for Sri Lanka.

37.3 - 1 run, Theekshana dabs it past backward point.

37.2 - No run, full outside off and Theekshana leaves.

37.1 - 1 run, full onto the stumps from Ferguson and Madushanka flicks to short midwicket for a risky single.

Lockie Ferguson [8.0-2-27-2] is back into the attack.

Over 39: Sri Lanka 153/9

38.6 - 1 run, Theekshana punches it to long-on to retain strike.

38.5 - No run, Theekshana gets on the back foot and punches back to Ravindra.

38.4 - No run, onto the stumps by Ravindra and Theekshana blocks.

38.3 - No run, pitched up outside off and Theekshana leaves.

38.2 - 1 run, Madushanka pushes it towards mid-off for a quick single.

38.1 - 1 run, tossed up by Ravindra and Theekshana cuts it past point.

Over 40: Sri Lanka 155/9

39.6 - No run, sharp bouncer from Ferguson and it hits Theekshana in the rib cage as he hits the deck in pain. The physio come racing out to treat Theekshana.

39.5 - No run, back of length into Theekshana who pushes it back to Ferguson.

39.4 - No run, slow dipping yorker and Theekshana defends.

39.3 - 1 run, short by Ferguson and Madushanka looks to defend but it comes off the shoulder of the bat to fine leg.

39.2 - 1 run, shorter this time as Theekshana dabs it past backward point.

39.1 - No run, full outside off from Ferguson and Theekshana drives to mid-off.

Over 41: Sri Lanka 159/9

40.6 - No run, full onto the stumps and Madushanka defends. This ninth-wicket partnership has already added 30+ runs and is beginning to frustrate the Kiwis.

40.5 - No run, beaten! Madushanka looks to defend but can't connect this time.

40.4 - No run, Madushanka slices it uppishly but it lands short of cover.

40.3 - No run, back of length from Southee and Madushanka guides it to backward point.

40.2 - FOUR! Madushanka slogs at the length delivery and mistimes the shot but it finds the gap at midwicket.

40.1 - No run, length delivery from Southee and Madushanka pushes it to cover.

Tim Southee [5.0-0-43-1] comes back into the attack.

Over 42: Sri Lanka 162/9

41.6 - 1 run, Theekshana drives to deep cover to retain strike.

41.5 - 1 run, Madushanka punches it past cover to rotate strike.

41.4 - No run, shorter from Phillips as Madushanka blocks.

41.3 - No run, tossed up to Madushanka who defends.

41.2 - 1 run, Theekshana mistimes the pull but it still flies over backward square leg.

41.1 - No run, short onto the stumps from Phillips and Theekshana flicks to square leg.

Glenn Phillips, right-arm off break, comes into the attack to try and get the final wicket.

Over 43: Sri Lanka 163/9

42.6 - No run, quicker delivery and Madushanka defends to cover.

42.5 - No run, full delivery and Madushanka blocks.

42.4 - No run, tossed up and some extra bounce for Ravindra as Madushanka defends.

42.3 - No run, Madushanka leans forward to defend.

42.2 - No run, Madushanka gets on the back foot and defends.

42.1 - 1 run, tossed up by Ravindra and Theekshana pushes to cover for a quick single.

Rachin Ravindra [5.0-0-18-1] is back into the attack.

Over 44: Sri Lanka 165/9

43.6 - No run, back of length to Theekshana who drives to cover.

43.5 - 1 run, short outside off and Madushanka dabs to third man.

43.4 - No run, Madushanka looks to drive but is beaten.

43.3 - No run, banged short by Southee and Madushanka ducks.

43.2 - 1 run, fuller this time and Theekshana drives to extra cover.

43.1 - No run, short from Southee and Theekshana pushes to cover.

Tim Southee [6.0-0-47-1] is back into the attack.

Over 45: Sri Lanka 169/9

44.6 - 1 run, Theekshana cuts sharply past backward point.

44.5 - 1 run, Madushanka gets on the back foot and punches to cover.

44.4 - No run, quicker form Ravindra and Madushanka pushes it back to the bowler.

44.3 - No run, full outside off and Madushanka blocks.

44.2 - No run, quicker from Ravindra and Madushanka defends.

44.1 - No run, beaten! Some sharp turn from Ravindra as Madushanka looks to defend but is beaten past the outside edge.

Over 46: Sri Lanka 170/9

45.6 - No run, short onto the stumps and Madushanka blocks.

45.5 - 1 run, shorter to Theekshana who guides to third man.

45.4 - 1 run, short to Madushanka who dabs it past point.

45.3 - No run, Madushanka swings but only mistimes it to mid-off.

45.2 - 1 run, short again and Theekshana mistimes the slog to long-on.

45.1 - No run, short from Southee and Theekshana looks to dab but misses.

Over 46.4: Sri Lanka 171/all-out

46.4 - WICKET! Madushanka c Latham b Ravindra 19 (48)

Edged and taken! Ravindra fires a flat delivery outside off and Madushanka looks to defend but gets the edge as Latham collects. Sri Lanka roll over for just 171.

46.3 - No run, full onto the stumps and Madushanka defends.

46.2 - 1 run, fired down leg and Theekshana misses with the flick as it deflects off the pads.

46.1 - No run, shortish outside off from Ravindra and Theekshana slaps to mid-off.

New Zealand need 172 runs to win!

A top class bowling display from New Zealand that was spearheaded by Trent Boult (3/37). Lockie Ferguson (2/35) and Tim Southee (1/51) were also among the wickets as were the spin duo of Mitchell Santner (2/22) and Rachin Ravindra (2/21).

Kusal Perera blasted a quick fifty (51 off 28 balls) up front but no other batter apart from Maheesh Theekshana (38* off 91 balls) was able to get past the 20-run mark as New Zealand kept plucking away at the wickets.

The Kiwis will fancy themselves to chase down this total in double-quick time and take a giant step towards securing their semifinal berth.

Boult says it's a much slower track than anticipated

Good work done. Wicket was probably a little different to what we thought. Half the job done, confident we can go out and chase it. Little slower than we thought, there might be dew later and might come on to the bat a bit better. Always a learning curve coming to this part of the world. It's been great batting conditions but as a collective group I think we've done great. We're looking to peak at the right time and go all the way.

Trent Boult (3/37)

All set for the run chase!

We're all set for the run chase at Bengaluru as Devon Conway and Rachin Ravindra walk out to open. They just need a steady start with not many runs on the board.

Dilshan Madushanka who has been brilliant with the new ball will open the attack.

Over 1: New Zealand 4/0

0.6 - No run, short outside off and Conway shoulders arms.

0.5 - FOUR! Madushanka bangs it short and this time Conway pulls fiercely through midwicket.

0.4 - No run, full outside off and Conway looks to drive but it comes off the inside edge.

0.3 - No run, shorter this time as Conway blocks.

0.2 - No run, length delivery outside off and Conway defends.

0.1 - No run, full outside off from Madushanka and Conway pushes it to cover.

Over 2: New Zealand 12/0

1.6 - FOUR! Tossed up outside off and Ravindra drills it through the gap at cover.

1.5 - No run, full outside off and Ravindra defends.

1.4 - 2 runs, quicker outside off and Ravindra cuts it past backward point.

1.3 - 2 runs, Ravindra steps across and tucks to backward square leg to get off the mark.

1.2 - No run, short from Theekshana and Ravindra blocks.

1.1 - No run, flat onto leg-stump by Theekshana and Ravindra defends.

Spin from the other end as Maheesh Theekshana, right-arm off break, takes the other new ball.

Over 3: New Zealand 16/0

2.6 - No run, short into Conway who punches to long-on.

2.5 - No run, Conway looks to drive again but it's cut off at mid-off.

2.4 - FOUR! Excellent reply from Conway as he drives the fuller delivery firmly past Madushanka.

2.3 - No run, REVIEW for caught behind! Conway looks to drive but is beaten! Madushanka though thinks there's an edge and Mendis reviews. There's nothing there though as Sri Lanka lose one review.

2.2 - No run, short again and Conway taps to cover.

2.1- No run, short outside off from Madushanka and Conway dabs to point.

Over 4: New Zealand 18/0

3.6 - No run, tossed up down the middle and Ravindra defends.

3.5 - No run, carrom ball from Theekshana and Ravindra gets a thick inside edge onto the pads.

3.4 - 1 run, full onto the stumps and Conway drives to long-off.

3.3 - 1 run, tossed up outside off and Ravindra drives to long-off.

3.2 - No run, Ravindra drives but picks out short cover.

3.1 - No run, tossed up by Theekshana and Ravindra defends.

Over 5: New Zealand 32/0

4.6 - No run, back of length outside off and Conway blocks.

4.5 - FOUR! Conway is on a rampage now as Madushanka goes short and sees it pulled through square leg.

4.4 - FOUR! Excellent timing from Conway as Madushanka goes full and sees it driven straight past him.

4.3 - 2 run, full onto the pads and Conway tucks it into the gap at deep square leg.

4.2 - Edged and FOUR! Conway looks to drive but gets a thick edge that flies between the keeper and slip.

4.1 - No run, length delivery from Madushanka and Conway defends.

Over 6: New Zealand 42/0

5.6 - 1 run, Conway tucks to square leg to retain strike. New Zealand have come flying out of the blocks here.

5.5 - No run, Conway drives hard but picks out the man at cover.

5.4 - 1 run, Ravindra chips it over cover to rotate strike.

5.3 - SIX! Too full from Dhananjaya and Ravindra lofts it fiercely over extra cover for a maximum.

5.2 - 1 run, shorter to Conway who tucks it into the gap at midwicket.

5.1 - 1 run, tossed up by Dhananjaya and Ravindra drives it to long-on.

Change in the spin department as Dhananjaya de Silva, right-arm off break, comes into the attack.

Over 7: New Zealand 51/0

6.6 - No run, full outside off to Ravindra who looks to drive but is beaten!

6.5 - 1 run, Conway pushes it past Madushanka for a quick single.

6.4 - No run, length delivery from Madushanka and Conway mistimes it to mid-on.

6.3 - FOUR! Full onto the pads now and Conway whips it through the gap at midwicket. Superb batting from the New Zealand opener.

6.2 - FOUR! Excellent from Conway as he drives expertly through the gap at cover.

6.1 - No run, full outside off from Madushanka and Conway drives straight to mid-off.

Over 8: New Zealand 63/0

7.6 - 1 run, too full and Ravindra drives to long-off.

7.5 - No run, slower from Dhananjaya as Ravindra pushes to mid-on.

7.4 - FOUR! Now Ravindra makes room and punches it through the gap at cover to get runs in the off-side.

7.3 - SIX! Excellent timing as Ravindra connects sweetly with the slog sweep to send it flying into the stands over midwicket.

7.2 - No run, flighted to Ravindra who leans forward and defends.

7.1 - 1 run, tossed up by Dhananjaya and Conway drives towards extra cover.

Over 9: New Zealand 65/0

8.6 - No run, full onto the stumps and Ravindra defends.

8.5 - 1 run, length delivery to Conway who looks to flick but gets hit right on the glove. Conway has hurt himself there as the physio comes out.

8.4 - No run, full onto the stumps and Conway flicks straight to midwicket.

8.3 - No run, some extra bounce from Chameera as Conway looks to defend but gets hit high on the bat.

8.2 - 1 run, Ravindra punches to mid-off and sets off for a risky single. The fielder hits the stumps with a direct-hit but Ravindra makes it in time.

8.1 - No run, short from Chameera and Ravindra gets in line to defend.

Dushmantha Chameera, right-arm fast, comes into the attack.

Over 10: New Zealand 73/0

9.6 - No run, slower outside off and Conway drives to cover.

9.5 - No run, tossed up onto the pads and Conway defends.

9.4 - FOUR! Tossed up outside off and Conway drives it through the gap at cover.

9.3 - No run, tossed up full and Conway blocks.

9.2 - No run, short but tighter line as Conway defends to cover.

9.1 - FOUR! Short and wide from Theekshana and Conway cuts it hard past point.

Maheesh Theekshana [2.0-0-10-0] is back into the attack.

Over 11: New Zealand 80/0

10.6 - No run, back of length this time as Conway blocks.

10.5 - No run, length delivery to Conway who defends.

10.4 - 1 run, full outside off and Ravindra drives to deep cover.

10.3 - SIX! Brutal from Ravindra as he swings at the length delivery to send it flying over cow corner.

10.2 - No run, pitched outside off and Ravindra dabs to backward point.

10.1 - No run, length delivery from Chameera and Ravindra punches to cover.

Over 12: New Zealand 86/0

11.6 - 1 run, Conway gets on the back foot and punches to long-on.

11.5 - 1 run, Ravindra punches to long-on for an easy single.

11.4 - No run, back of length from Theekshana and Ravindra punches to cover.

11.3 - FOUR! Excellent from Ravindra as he opens his stance and pulls it over midwicket.

11.2 - No run, Ravindra tucks to the on-side but finds the fielder.

11.1 - No run, tossed up by Theekshana and Ravindra defends.

Over 13: New Zealand 86/1

12.6 - No run, wicket-maiden from Chameera as Williamson chops it back into the pitch. Sri Lanka need to build on this if they hope to halt this Kiwi charge.

12.5 - No run, back of length and Williamson punches to cover.

12.4 - No run, shorter this time as Williamson punches to point.

12.3 - No run, length delivery from Chameera and Williamson defends.

Kane Williamson, right handed bat, comes to the crease.

12.2 - WICKET! Conway c Dhananjaya b Chameera 45 (42)

Conway charges out and swings hard but it comes off the inside-half and flies towards short midwicket where Dhananjaya takes a sharp low catch. Finally Sri Lanka have something to celebrate about as Conway misses out on a half-century by just five runs.

12.1 - No run, length delivery from Chameera and Conway flicks to midwicket.

Over 14: New Zealand 92/2

13.6 - No run, flat onto the stumps and Mitchell pushes it to mid-on.

13.5 - No run, Mitchell goes for another reverse-seep but mistimes the shot to backward point.

13.4 - FOUR! Mitchell gets off the mark in style as he spots the googly and brings out the reverse-sweep to find the gap.

Daryl Mitchell, right handed bat, comes to the crease.

13.3 - WICKET! Ravindra c Dhananjaya b Theekshana 42 (34)

Sri Lanka get another! Ravindra goes for the slogsweep but doesn't connect cleanly at all as he sends it towards mid-on where Dhananjaya takes another sharp catch. Just what Sri Lanka needed as they get rid of both openers.

13.2 - 1 run, Williamson drives to long-on to get off the mark.

13.1 - 1 run, tad short from Theekshana and Ravindra punches it through cover.

Over 15: New Zealand 103/2

14.6 - FOUR! Mitchell is in a rush here as he skips out and flicks it over midwicket.

14.5 - No run, full outside off and Mitchell pushes it to mid-off.

14.4 - SIX! Length delivery from Chameera and Mitchell muscles it over long-off for a maximum.

14.3 - No run, short outside off and Mitchell punches to mid-on.

14.2 - No run, beaten! Mitchell looks to defend but doesn't seem to connect as they appeal for caught behind. Chameera thinks there's an edge but they don't review.

14.1 - 1 run, short from Chameera and Williamson steers it past the man at slip.

Over 16: New Zealand 108/2

New Zealand need just 64 runs to win.

15.6 - No run, fired in full and Mitchell blocks as the umpires call for drinks.

15.5 - No run, excellent from Theekshana as he lures Mitchell forward to defend and beats the edge.

15.4 - FOUR! Mitchell brings out the reverse sweep to find the gap at backward point. He's in a hurry to wrap things up here.

15.3 - 1 run, full toss from Theekshana and Williamson flicks it to long-on.

15.2 - No run, appeals for LBW as Williamson misses with the flick but there's no review. It was too high and sliding down leg.

15.1 - No run, Williamson looks to defend but is beaten by the turn from Theekshana.

Over 17: New Zealand 118/2

16.6 - 1 run, short outside off and Mitchell punches to deep cover.

16.5 - 1 run, length delivery from Mathews and Williamson dabs to third man.

16.4 - FOUR! Slower delivery again and Williamson punches it through the gap at cover.

16.3 - 1 run, slower delivery from Mathews and Mitchell mistimes the pull to square leg.

16.2 - 2 runs, Mitchell heaves but doesn't get enough on it as it lands safely just inside the ropes and the fielder cuts it off.

16.1 - 1 run, short from Mathews and Williamson punches it through the gap at point.

Angelo Mathews, right-arm fast medium, comes into the attack after the drinks interval.

Over 18: New Zealand 126/2

New Zealand need just 46 runs to win.

17.6 - 1 run, Williamson steps across and tucks to deep square leg.

17.5 - 1 run, length delivery and Mitchell punches to long-on.

17.4 - No run, Mitchell charges out but Theekshana drags back the length and forces him to defend.

17.3 - No run, slower through the air and Mitchell blocks.

17.2 - SIX! Tossed up by Theekshana but Mitchell lofts it superbly into the stands over long-off.

17.1 - No run, slower delivery from Theekshana and Mitchell defends.

Over 19: New Zealand 132/3

18.6 - No run, short into Mitchell who defends.

18.5 - No run, Mitchell punches the length delivery to cover.

18.4 - 1 run, Chapman punches to mid-off to get off the mark with a quick single.

18.3 - No run, length delivery outside off and Chapman drives to mid-off.

18.3 - Wide! Mathews fires it wide down leg.

Mark Chapman, left handed bat, comes to the crease.

18.2 - WICKET! Williamson b Mathews 14 (15)

Chopped on! Williamson looks to cut the shorter delivery but it's a cross-seamer from Mathews that takes a thick inside edge and bounces into the stumps. Williamson departs while trying to get New Zealand across the line in a hurry.

18.1 - FOUR! Short from Mathews and Williamson pulls it into the gap at midwicket for a one-bounce four.

Over 20: New Zealand 144/3

19.6 - 1 run, Mitchell hammers it hard down the ground but Madushanka manages to stick his foot in the way to deflect it to mid-on. That would've surely hurt and the physio comes out to have a look.

19.5 - FOUR! Slower delivery from Madushanka and Mitchell lifts it high over deep midwicket where it lands just inside the ropes.

19.4 - 1 run, Chapman slices it towards cover for a quick run.

19.3 - 1 run, full outside off and Mitchell drives to long-off.

19.2 - 1 run, Chapman punches to mid-on for a quick single.

19.1 - FOUR! Too short from Madushanka and Chapman slices it over cover to find the gap.

Attacking move from Sri Lanka as Dilshan Madushanka [4.0-0-31-0] is back into the attack.

Over 21: New Zealand 150/4

New Zealand need 22 runs to win.

20.6 - No run, full onto the stumps and Phillips defends.

20.5 - FOUR! Phillips slashes at the wider delivery and gets a thick edge past short third man to get off the mark.

20.4 - 1 run, Mitchell drives the full delivery to long-on.

Glenn Phillips, right handed bat, comes to the crease.

20.3 - WICKET! Chapman run out (Samarawickrama/Mathews) 7 (6)

Poor from Mitchell! Chapman gets a thick inside edge onto the pads as the ball escapes to backward point. Mitchell pushes for a single and is already at the striker's end when the throw comes in at the bowler's end. Chapman doesn't even get going as Mathews whips the bails off. There was no need to take the risk there and that one is on Mitchell.

20.2 - 1 run, shorter this time as Mitchell slaps it to long-off.

20.1 - No run, full from Mathews and Mitchell defends.

Over 22: New Zealand 157/4

21.6 - 1 run, Phillips pushes it to mid-on for a quick single.

21.5 - No run, back of length to Phillips who punches to mid-off.

21.4 - 2 runs, onto the hips of Phillips who tucks into the gap at square leg.

21.4 - Wide! Madushanka bangs it short but it's too high.

21.3 - 1 run, Mitchell punches it to long-on for an easy single.

21.2 - 1 run, short to Phillips who pulls to deep midiwicket.

21.1 - 1 run, full from Madushanka and Mitchell punches it straight past the bowler.

Over 23: New Zealand 164/5

22.6 - 2 runs, Latham punches it through covers to get off the mark.

22.5 - No run, REVIEW for LBW!

Mathews hits Latham full on the pads with a slower full delivery. It seems to have pitched down leg but Mendis reviews. Replays confirm it's pitched 'outside leg' and Sri Lanka lose their second and final review.

Tom Latham, left handed bat, comes to the crease.

22.4 - WICKET! Mitchell c Asalanka b Mathews 43 (31)

What a catch by Asalanka! Mitchell chips it high over cover and Asalanka comes racing across and puts in a superb full-length dive to take the catch. That was really good work from Asalanka in the deep to judge the flight of the ball and hold onto the ball.

22.3 - FOUR! Slower onto the pads and Mitchell flicks it past backward square leg.

22.2 - 1 run, Phillips punches the length delivery past point.

22.1 - No run, beaten! Mathews sends down a lower length delivery and Phillips is beaten past the inside edge as it just bounces past the stumps.

Over 23.2: New Zealand 172/5

23.2 - FOUR! Phillips finishes it off with a superb drive for a one-bounce four to seal the victory!

23.1 - FOUR! Too full from Madushanka and Phillips drives it straight past the bowler.

New Zealand win by five wickets!

A comprehensive victory for New Zealand as they virtually seal their spot in the World Cup semifinals!

Trent Boult (3/37) was the star with the ball as they restricted Sri Lanka to a measly 171 on a decent batting track.

Devon Conway (45) and Rachin Ravindra (42) then provided a lightening quick start for the Kiwis and Daryl Mitchell (43) then carried forward their good work to help seal the win in just 23.2 overs to give their Net Run Rate a big boost.

Pakistan will need an unrealistically massive victory against England now to catch the Kiwis who will face India in the semifinals.

Trent Boult is named the 'Player of the Match' for his superb show with the ball!

Nice to get a bit of success at the top. A must-win game, the pleasure is about getting the result. (Personal form) It is a challenging part of the world opening the bowling. Nice to get a decent outing. Always the biggest challenge of coming here is different conditions. Conditions have changed throughout. (On playing India in semi) Everyone wants to a piece of the strong home nation. Looking forward to it.

Trent Boult (3/37)

Pakistan now need a miracle against England in order to qualify for the World Cup semifinals

Kusal Mendis says he's proud of his players for putting their hands up and performing

We lost 4 wickets in first 10 overs and that's what got us into trouble. We could have easily gotten 300 on this pitch. Madushanka bowled really well but it was tough to take wickets because we were defending a small total. Quite enjoyed captaincy, disappointed about my own performance but overall it was enjoyable. Very happy to see players putting their hands up and performing.

Kusal Mendis (Sri Lanka Captain)

Kane Williamson says he's looking forward to the challenge of the semifinals

Really good performance. Early wickets and spin was a challenge through those middle overs. Pitch really slowed down later. The guys showed some good intent later with the chase so great performance overall. We thought there was going to be some weather later but there wasn't any. Hard to read such things. Glad we were able to pick up wickets, people like Perera can take the game away from you. Always great getting our 5th and 6th spinners into the game, a great effort overall. Few teams can end up on the same points, it's about control. Hopefully we can get a couple of days off, we'll be hanging around, not really sure what we'll do. Hopefully if things go our way, would be great to involved in a semi. Will be looking forward to the challenge.

Kane Williamson (New Zealand Captain)

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