In the ICC Cricket World Cup matches played today, Sri Lanka defeated New Zealand.In the Day-Night Group 'A' encounter at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai, Sri Lanka recorded a thumping 112-run win over New Zealand. Electing to bat, Sri Lanka amassed 265 for 9 in the allotted 50 overs. Skipper Kumar Sangakkara struck his maiden World Cup century by making 111. Chasing the target of 266, the Kiwis found the going tough and folded up for 153 in 35 overs. Muttiah Muralitharan grabbed four wickets for 25 runs. Both the teams had already qualified for the quarter-finals. After completing their league engagements, while Sri Lanka have nine points, the Kiwis have eight points. Tomorrow, Bangladesh will meet South Africa in a Group 'B' Day match at Shere Bangla National Stadium in Mirpur.Later, in a Day-Night fixture, Australia will clash with Pakistan at R. Premadasa Stadium in a Group 'A' game.All India Radio will broadcast live commentary on the Australia-Pakistan match. The commentary can be heard on Rajdhani Channel and FM Gold from 2 P.M. onwards.
News On AIR | March 18, 2011 11:03 PM
Cricket WC: Sri Lanka win by 112 runs