Sri Lanka vs New Zealand 1st Semi-Final ICC Cricket World Cup 2011 Highlights

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.

Thilan Samaraweera celebrates the moment of victory © AFP

Stunning half-centuries from Kumar Sangakkara and Tillakaratne Dilshan after a brilliant bowling attack helped to Sri Lanka thrash five-wicket victory over New Zealand and enter into final in the World Cup first semi-final match.

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.