New Zealand posted 168 for 7 of their allotted 20 overs. Captain Mitchell Santner top-scored with 47 runs, whereas Colin McConchie contributed 31.
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Net Desk
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COLOMBO: Within the Tremendous 8 stage of the ICC Males’s T20 World Cup, New Zealand nationwide cricket group defeated Sri Lanka nationwide cricket group by a commanding 61-run margin, making Pakistan’s path to the semi-finals more and more tough.
After profitable the toss, Sri Lanka opted to area first in Colombo. New Zealand posted 168 for 7 of their allotted 20 overs. Captain Mitchell Santner top-scored with 47 runs, whereas Colin McConchie contributed 31.
In response, Sri Lanka managed solely 107 for 8 of their 20 overs, handing the Kiwis a complete 61-run victory.
With back-to-back defeats, Sri Lanka have been eradicated from the semi-final race. The consequence has additionally sophisticated the Pakistan nationwide cricket group’s qualification situation.
Web Run Charge Places Pakistan Underneath Stress
Following the win, New Zealand’s internet run fee improved to +3.05, whereas Pakistan’s stands at -0.46.
New Zealand will play their ultimate group match towards England nationwide cricket group on Friday, whereas Pakistan face Sri Lanka on Saturday.
If New Zealand lose to England, Pakistan will nonetheless have a mathematical likelihood of progressing, however they would wish an enormous victory over Sri Lanka to spice up their internet run fee. Nevertheless, if New Zealand defeats England, Pakistan shall be eradicated even earlier than enjoying their ultimate match.
It’s price noting that England have already secured qualification for the semi-finals from the group.
