Read the Articles of Scott Styris 111* - New Zealand vs Sri Lanka 39th Match ICC Cricket World Cup 2007 - ICC Cricket World Cup tournament of the Super Eights 39th ODI match played between Sri Lanka and New Zealand at St George's, Grenada in 12th April 2007.
Stunning half-centuries from Sanath Jayasuriya, Kumar Sangakkara after a brilliant bowling attack from Chaminda Vaas and Muttiah Muralitharan guided Sri Lanka comprehensive six-wicket victory over New Zealand, despite a Scott Styris Superb century in the World Cup Super Eights match.
New Zealand scored 219-7 in 50 overs with top scorer by Scott Styris struck a unbeaten 111-runs knocked off facing 157-balls - which was his 4th ODI hundred including eight boundaries.
Jacob Oram cracked a 31 off 45-balls included a six, Peter Fulton struck 28 off 54-balls including four-fours and James Franklin 25 not out.
Sri Lanka best bowler by Chaminda Vaas, Muttiah Muralitharan both picked up 3-wickets and one for Tillakaratne Dilshan.
Sri Lanka chased 222-4 in 45.1 overs with top scorer by Kumar Sangakkara cracked a unbeaten 69 off 104-balls including 3-fours, Sanath Jayasuriya struck 64 off 80-balls included five-fours and a six, Chamara Silva scored 23 off 34-balls with four boundaries and Mahela Jayawardene 15.
New Zealand best bowler by Daniel Vettori takes 2-wickets, Jacob Oram and James Franklin each took one-wickets.
Chaminda Vaas named Player of the match for his magnificent pace bowling attack to picking up 3-wickets for 33-runs in 9-overs including two maidens.
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