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New Zealand Beat Sri Lanka, Threatening Pakistan’s World Cup 2023 Campaign

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By Web Desk Published November 9, 2023 2 Min Read
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New Zealand batters Running Between the Wickets against Sri Lanka in ICC World Cup 2023 on November 09, 2023. Photo: @cricketpakcompk (X)
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In the World Cup 2023, New Zealand clinched a convincing five-wicket win against Sri Lanka, jeopardizing Pakistan’s chances of progressing in the tournament. The Kiwis impressively achieved a 172-run target in just 23.2 overs at the M.Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru, India. This victory significantly bolstered their chances of advancing to the event’s semi-finals.

Key performances came from Devon Conway and Rachin Ravindra, who scored 45 and 42 runs, though they missed out on half-centuries. Captain Kane Williamson and Mark Chapman had brief stints at the crease, with Chapman being run out due to a mix-up with Daryl Mitchell. Mitchell’s aggressive 43 off 31 balls pushed New Zealand closer to victory despite his dismissal when only 10 runs were needed.

New Zealand made a solid push to affirm their place in the top four with a crucial victory over Sri Lanka 👊#NZvSL | #CWC23 | 📝: https://t.co/y10v87Cf06 pic.twitter.com/dHoMhVUduO

— ICC (@ICC) November 9, 2023

Sri Lanka’s Struggle and New Zealand’s Bowling Prowess

Sri Lanka’s innings was marked by early setbacks, losing three key batters within the first five overs. Kusal Perera showed resilience with a rapid 51 off 28 balls, but his effort wasn’t enough due to the lack of support from the other end. The Sri Lankan team was reduced to 128-9, with only the tailenders left at the crease.

However, Maheesh Theekshana and Dilshan Madhushanka’s partnership unexpectedly propelled the team to 171 runs. Theekshana notably set a record for the most balls a lower-order batsman faces in World Cup history. New Zealand’s bowling attack was formidable, with Trent Boult leading the charge by claiming three wickets and significant contributions from Lockie Ferguson, Mitchell Santner, and Rachin Ravindra.

New Zealand’s emphatic victory placed them in a strong position to qualify for the semi-finals and enhanced their net run rate (NRR) to 0.743, a vital factor in the tournament’s standings. This win has also significantly impacted Pakistan’s chances, pushing them closer to elimination from the World Cup. The Kiwis’ all-around performance in batting and bowling highlighted their capabilities as a formidable contender in the tournament.

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