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CWC 2023: Sri Lanka bowled out for 171 in 46.4 overs

The New Zealand put up their best bowling performance when it mattered most to bowl out the islanders in 46.4 overs

By PTI

Published Date - 9 November 2023, 05:35 PM

CWC 2023: Sri Lanka bowled out for 171 in 46.4 overs — New Zealands Trent Boult during the ICC Mens Cricket World Cup 2023 match between New Zealand and Sri Lanka, at M. Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru, Thursday, Nov. 9, 2023. (PTI Photo/Shailendra Bhojak)

Bengaluru: Sri Lanka were bowled out for a paltry 171 in their final World Cup game against New Zealand here on Thursday.

The Black Caps put up their best bowling performance when it mattered most to bowl out the islanders in 46.4 overs.

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Kusal Perera smashed 51 off 28 balls but Trent Boult (3/37 in 10 overs) upfront and Mitchell Santner (2/22 in 10 overs) in the post powerplay overs were unplayable. The last wicket pair of Maheesh Theekshana (39 not out) and Dilshan Madushanka (19) added 43 runs to take the team past the 170-run mark.

Brief scores:
Sri Lanka 171 in 46.4 overs (Kusal Perera 51; Trent Boult 3/37, Mitchell Santner 2/22) vs New Zealand.

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