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World Cup: Interactive Statosphere: NZ vs SL

Matt Henry scalped three for 29 while fifties from openers Martin Guptill and Colin Munro set up a 10-wicket victory for New Zealand against Sri Lanka in its first World Cup 2019 match at Cardiff.

Published : Jun 02, 2019 15:02 IST , Cardiff (Wales)

New Zealand thrashed Sri Lanka by 10 wickets to open its World Cup campaign.

New Zealand's win was inspired by Matt Henry, who returned with figures of 3-29.

With fellow pacer Lockie Ferguson, who also took three wickets, New Zealand bowled out Sri Lanka for 136 in 29.2 overs in Cardiff.

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Sri Lanka skipper Dimuth Karunaratne put up a lone battle with his unbeaten 52, which is also his second fifty in two ODIs as captain.

New Zealand openers Martin Guptill and Colin Munro then struck unbeaten half-centuries to make short work of the modest target.

The Kiwis cruised home in 16.1 overs to register its third win in a World Cup game by 10 wickets.

Sportstar does a recap of the game, with infographics.

 

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