In the first semifinal of Twenty20 Cricket World Cup, England produced a clinical batting and bowling performance to thrash Sri Lanka by seven wickets and storm into the final of the tournament.England bowlers first came up with a disciplined effort to restrict Sri Lanka to a modest 128 for six after Kumar Sangakkara opted to bat and then overhauled the target withfour overs to spare in a one-sided semifinal on a slow Beausejour Stadium pitch in West Indies. For England, Kevin Pietersen top-scored with a blistering 26-ball unbeaten 42 as England scored 132 for three in 16 overs. They will meet the winner of today's second semifinal between Australia and defending champions Pakistan in the summit clash on Sunday.
News On AIR | May 14, 2010 8:45 AM
England beat Sri Lanka in Twenty20 Cricket World Cup semifinal