Bengaluru, November 9, 2023: In the match Sri Lanka vs New Zealand, New Zealand produced a dominant performance with the ball to bowl out Sri Lanka for 171 in their final ICC Cricket World Cup 2023 match in Bengaluru on Thursday. The Black Caps then chased down the target with ease, winning by 5 wickets to seal their place in the semi-finals.
New Zealand captain Kane Williamson won the toss and elected to bowl first. The Black Caps’ bowlers made early inroads, reducing Sri Lanka to 39/3 in the 10th over. Kusal Perera tried to counterattack with a quickfire 51, but he was eventually caught behind off Tim Southee.
Sri Lanka continued to lose wickets at regular intervals, and they were eventually bowled out for 171 in the 46th over. Southee and Trent Boult were the pick of the New Zealand bowlers, with three wickets each.
In reply, New Zealand got off to a flying start, with openers Finn Allen and Martin Guptill putting on a 100-run partnership in the 15th over. Allen was dismissed for 65, but Guptill went on to score an unbeaten 101 to guide New Zealand to victory.
With this win, New Zealand finished fourth in the points table with 10 points from nine matches. They will now face South Africa in the semi-finals on November 15.
Sri Lanka vs New Zealand Brief scores
Sri Lanka: 171 all out in 46 overs (Kusal Perera 51, Tim Southee 3-34, Trent Boult 3-37)
New Zealand: 172/0 in 23.2 overs (Martin Guptill 101*, Finn Allen 65)
Result: New Zealand won by 5 wickets
Sri Lanka vs New Zealand Man of the match: Trent Boult
Trent Boult was the standout performer for New Zealand in their victory over Sri Lanka in the Cricket World Cup on November 9, 2023. He took three wickets for 37 runs in 10 overs, and his bowling performance was instrumental in restricting Sri Lanka to a low score.
Boult bowled with discipline and accuracy, and he was able to extract swing and seam from the pitch. He started the match by removing Pathum Nissanka and Dhananjaya de Silva in quick succession, and he then returned in the late overs to pick up the wicket of Wanindu Hasaranga.
Boult’s performance was all the more impressive considering that he was playing his first match of the tournament after recovering from an injury. He showed no signs of rust, and he was able to hit his straps from the very first ball.
Boult’s wickets were crucial in the context of the match. Sri Lanka were off to a good start, but Boult’s early strikes put them on the back foot. He was also able to break a dangerous-looking partnership between Kusal Perera and Maheesh Theekshana in the late overs.
Boult’s performance was a testament to his skill and experience. He is one of the best bowlers in the world, and he is always a threat to the opposition. New Zealand will be hoping that he can continue to perform at this level in the knockout stages of the tournament.
Overall, Trent Boult was a deserving winner of the Man of the Match award. He was the standout performer for New Zealand, and his bowling performance was instrumental in their victory.
Sri Lanka vs New Zealand Cricket World Cup Highlights
Bowling highlights
- Trent Boult: 3 wickets for 37 runs in 10 overs.
- Tim Southee: 3 wickets for 34 runs in 10 overs.
- Mitchell Santner: 2 wickets for 22 runs in 10 overs.
- Lockie Ferguson: 2 wickets for 39 runs in 9 overs.
Batting highlights:
- Kusal Perera: 51 runs off 28 balls.
- Martin Guptill: 101 runs off 100 balls (not out).
- Finn Allen: 65 runs off 48 balls.
Key moments
- New Zealand reduced Sri Lanka to 39/3 in the 10th over.
- Sri Lanka are bowled out for 171 in the 46th over.
- New Zealand chased down the target with ease, winning by 10 wickets.
- Martin Guptill scores an unbeaten century.
Overall, it was a dominant performance from New Zealand, who were never really troubled by Sri Lanka.
Sri Lanka vs New Zealand Cricket World Cup match analysis
New Zealand were the dominant team throughout the match. They bowled brilliantly to bowl Sri Lanka out for a low score, and their batsmen then chased down the target with ease.
Tim Southee and Trent Boult were the pick of the New Zealand bowlers. They bowled with discipline and accuracy, and they took wickets at regular intervals. Southee finished with three wickets for 34 runs, while Boult took three wickets for 37 runs.
Finn Allen and Martin Guptill gave New Zealand a flying start in their chase. They put on a 100-run partnership in the 15th over, and Guptill went on to score an unbeaten century. Guptill’s century was a masterful display of batting, and it helped New Zealand to chase down the target with ease.
Sri Lanka struggled with the bat throughout the match. They lost wickets at regular intervals, and they were eventually bowled out for 171. Kusal Perera top-scored for Sri Lanka with 51 runs, but he was unable to get his team over the line.
Overall, it was a dominant performance from New Zealand. They were never really troubled by Sri Lanka, and they deserved their victory.
Key takeaways
New Zealand’s bowling attack was too good for Sri Lanka.
Finn Allen and Martin Guptill gave New Zealand a flying start in their chase.
Sri Lanka struggled to build partnerships and score runs.
New Zealand were clinical in their victory.
With this win, New Zealand have sealed their place in the semi-finals. They will now be looking to carry this momentum into their next match.
Sri Lanka vs New Zealand Post-Match Reaction
New Zealand’s post-match reaction
Kane Williamson, New Zealand captain,
“We were really happy with the way we bowled. We were able to build pressure and take wickets at regular intervals. The batsmen then put on a great performance to chase down the target with ease. We’re really happy with the result, and we’re looking forward to the semi-finals.”
Martin Guptill, New Zealand batsman
“It was a great day for us. The bowlers set the tone with a brilliant performance, and the batsmen were able to finish the job. I’m really happy with my century, and I’m looking forward to continuing this form in the semi-finals.”
Sri Lanka’s post-match reaction
Dasun Shanaka, Sri Lanka captain
“We were outplayed today. New Zealand was too good for us in all departments. We struggled to build partnerships and score runs, and we were unable to take wickets at regular intervals. We need to learn from this defeat and come back stronger in the next match.”
Kusal Perera, Sri Lanka batsman
“I thought we started well, but we just couldn’t get going after that. We lost wickets at regular intervals, and we were never really able to recover. New Zealand were too good for us today.”
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