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The Guardian - UK
The Guardian - UK
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Adam Collins (now) and Tim de Lisle (first innings)

New Zealand thrash Sri Lanka in crucial Cricket World Cup clash – as it happened

Daryl Mitchell plays a sweep shot
Daryl Mitchell plays a sweep shot as New Zealand chase 172 runs to win. Photograph: Matt Roberts/ICC/Getty Images

Alright, that’s me done. Thank you for the nice chat about New Zealand music (and cricket). South Africa play Afghanistan tomorrow, with both of their fates sealed. New Zealand are on the way to the semi final and Sri Lanka to the airport – that’s their World Cup done. Bye!

Trent Boult is player of the match. “I feel like I’ve used my experience,” through the group stage. “Always the hardest part of playing here is adapting to conditions.” On the India semi: “Everyone wants a piece of the host nation, they are playing brilliantly.”

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