Boult all but leads New Zealand into semi-finals; SL's Champions Trophy hopes fade
Trent boult found some form to lead the dismantling of Sri Lanka in Bengaluru
09/11Result
41st Match (D/N), ICC Cricket World Cup at Bengaluru, Nov 9 2023
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![Sri Lanka]( "Sri Lanka")
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![New Zealand]( "New Zealand")
172/5 (23.2/50 ov)
Player of the Match
09/11Result
41st Match (D/N), ICC Cricket World Cup at Bengaluru, Nov 9 2023
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![Sri Lanka]( "Sri Lanka")
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![New Zealand]( "New Zealand")
172/5 (23.2/50 ov)
Player of the Match
Match Day
Sri Lanka exit World Cup quietly but a familiar noise is brewing back home
The team lived down to expectations and now face the usual cycle of politicking and recriminations
How Santner slows it up to get the drop on batters
The left-arm spinner took 2 for 22 in ten overs against Sri Lanka, varying his pace masterfully once again
'Didn't expect him to have such a good World Cup' - Jayawardene on Madushanka's chart-topping haul
In his first big ODI tournament, the left-arm seamer is taking wickets across phases and even out-thinking top batters
Trent Boult: A World Cup great who isn't having a great World Cup
Bowling in the powerplay is his forte, but the leader of New Zealand's attack hasn't enjoyed his usual success in the first ten overs of this World Cup
Preview
New Zealand seek last semi-final berth; Sri Lanka's train heading towards the Champions Trophy
Even a win can't assure New Zealand of a top-four ticket, with Pakistan having a game in hand; and rain could play a part in Bengaluru again
