New Zealand vs Sri Lanka
World Cup semis race all but over
New Zealand's massive win over Sri Lanka saw their net run rate up to +0.743 and almost assured them of a semi-final spot.
Coach Silverwood rues 'inconsistent' Sri Lanka at World Cup
"I think inconsistency. I think it would be fair to use that word," Silverwood told reporters.
'Surreal to hear name chanted', says New Zealand's Ravindra
"I am grateful for the support, especially playing in Bangalore. The crowd chanting my name is something I will never take for granted."
Boult ready to face 'India in front of 1.5 billion people'
New Zealand's Trent Boult said Thursday "it doesn't get any bigger than taking on India in front of 1.5 billion people" as he counted down to their likely World Cup semi-final showdown in Mumbai.
Kiwis bounce back to put one foot in semis
Trent Boult led an inspired bowling display to help New Zealand down Sri Lanka by five wickets yesterday and move to the brink of the World Cup semi-finals.
Pakistan need at least 287-run win over England for semi spot
New Zealand beat Sri Lanka by five wickets in their last league match on Thursday to all but book their semi-final spot at the World Cup.
New Zealand on brink of semifinals with Sri Lanka win
Trent Boult led an inspired bowling display to help New Zealand down Sri Lanka by five wickets on Thursday and move to the brink of the World Cup semi-finals.
New Zealand bowl out Sri Lanka for 171
Sri Lanka slipped to 128-9 before Maheesh Theekshana hit an unbeaten 38 and frustrated the Kiwi bowlers in a 10th-wicket stand of 43 with Dilshan Madushanka, who made 19, before the innings folded in 46.4 overs.
New Zealand to field first against Sri Lanka as rain threat looms
The weather in Bengaluru has been cloudy since the morning with some light drizzle earlier in the day
Rain threat adds element of unknown to NZ's semi-final bid
A forecast for rain has added an unknown element to New Zealand's final World Cup group stage match against Sri Lanka in Chennai on Thursday, captain Kane Williamson said.
Seifert blasts New Zealand to T20 series win over Sri Lanka
Tim Seifert was the match-winner for the second straight game as New Zealand clinched the T20 series against Sri Lanka with a tense four-wicket victory in Queenstown on Saturday.
Sri Lanka look to burst New Zealand's bubble in Wellington
Sri Lanka are convinced they can take 20 New Zealand wickets in the second test starting in Wellington on Friday and tie the series despite losing the motivation of the World Test Championship (WTC).
Latham to lead New Zealand in ODIs v Sri Lanka as regulars jet off to IPL
Tom Latham will lead New Zealand's one-day international team in the three-match series against Sri Lanka later this month with regulars such as Kane Williamson set to play in the Indian Premier League (IPL), New Zealand Cricket said on Monday.