Cricket Highlights - Sri Lanka vs New Zealand 1st Semi-Final ICC Cricket World Cup 2011
Watch the highlights of Sri Lanka vs New Zealand 1st Semi-Final ICC Cricket World Cup 2011 - ICC Cricket World Cup tournament of the 1st Semi-Final played between New Zealand and Sri Lanka at Colombo (RPS) in 29th March 2011.
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Thilan Samaraweera celebrates the moment of victory © AFP |
New Zealand scored 217 for all-out in 48.5 overs with top scorer by Scott Styris struck 57 off 77-balls including five boundaries, Martin Guptill scored 39, Ross Taylor 36, Kane Williamson 22 and Jesse Ryder 19.
Sri Lanka best bowler by Ajantha Mendis, Lasith Malinga both picked up 3-wickets, Muttiah Muralitharan took two-wickets and one for Tillakaratne Dilshan - Rangana Herath.
Sri Lanka chased 220-5 in 47.5 overs with top scorer by Tillakaratne Dilshan struck 73 off 93-balls including 10-fours and a six, Kumar Sangakkara 54, Upul Tharanga 30 and Thilan Samaraweera 23.
New Zealand best bowler by Tim Southee picked up 3-wickets, Daniel Vettori and Andy McKay each took one-wickets.
Kumar Sangakkara named Player of the match for his match-winning 54-runs knocked off facing 79-balls including 7-fours and a six.