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New Zealand vs Sri Lanka, Cricket World Cup 2023: New Zealand All But Through To Semi-Finals With Big Win | Cricket News
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New Zealand vs Sri Lanka, Cricket World Cup 2023: New Zealand All But Through To Semi-Finals With Big Win | Cricket News

[ad_1] Trent Boult's rediscovery of his magic with new ball fuelled New Zealand's frantic five-wicket victory over a wretched Sri Lanka and kept their World Cup semifinals dreams intact in Bengaluru on Thursday. Daryl Mitchell (43 off 31 balls) milked the sound platform given by openers Devon Conway (45 off 42 balls) and Rachin Ravindra (42 off 34 balls) with their 86-run stand as the Kiwis hunted down the target of 172 in 23.2 overs. The result helped them to snap a four-match losing streak in the event, and it was also the perfect culmination of the demolition job started by Boult with his outstanding three-wicket burst (3/37).New Zealand (NRR: +0.743) have 10 points after their league engagements and they will in all likelihood join India, Australia and South Africa in the last four s...
“He Will Go Down As…”: New Zealand Star’s Ultimate Praise For ‘World Class’ Virat Kohli | Cricket News
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“He Will Go Down As…”: New Zealand Star’s Ultimate Praise For ‘World Class’ Virat Kohli | Cricket News

[ad_1] New Zealand batsman Daryl Mitchell on Sunday said he was proud of his team's bowlers for putting up a fight in their World Cup loss to an India side inspired by "world class" Virat Kohli. Mitchell's 130 guided the Kiwis to 273 all out but the total proved insufficient as India chased it down with two overs to spare in Dharamsala. Kohli hit 95 to lead the hosts to their fifth victory in as many matches and topple New Zealand, who lost their first match, from the top of the 10-team table.New Zealand bowlers led by Lockie Ferguson took regular wickets but Kohli's knock and his 78-run partnership with Ravindra Jadeja, who hit an unbeaten 39, tilted the match in India's favour."He's a world class player and he'll go down as one of the greats of the game for a reason," Mitchell said."A ...