Wednesday, March 30, 2011

Srilanka vs New Zealand 1 st semi final

It is going to be  all asian finals as the Sri Lanka won the first semifinals by 5 wickets.
New Zealand won the toss and batted first. Their batsman got a start but could not convert them to big innings and were all out on 217. Styris was the top scorer with 57 runs, Guptil made 39 runs and taylor contributed with 36 runs.For Sri Lanka  Malinga and Mendis picked 3 wickets each and murali picked 2 wickets.

In reply Sri Lanka chased ity positively but stumbled for some time and their middle , lower middle order batsman kept their nerve . Dilshan made 73 runs and Sangakara made useful 54 runs. for New zealand Southee picked 3 wickets and other bowlers failed to support him.
Sangakara was man of the match for his half century and 3 catches.

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