NZ vs SL, World Cup 2023 Highlights: New Zealand record big win to hammer Pakistan's semifinal dream

Glenn Phillips finishes the game with two back-to-back fours as New Zealand register an easy 5-wicket win in just 23.2 overs.

Daryl Mitchell is gone and New Zealand are five down!! If only if Sri Lanka had scored a few more runs, this would've got a bit interesting

Yes, the dream is alive for New Zealand as they are marching towards victory

New Zealand - 88/2 after 13.3. Rachin Ravindra misses out on his fifty as he throws his wicket while attempting a big shot off Maheesh Theekshana.

New Zealand - 86/1 in 12.2 overs. Dushmantha Chameera dismisses Devon Conway on 46 runs to give Sri Lanka a breakthrough.

New Zealand - 73/0 in 10 overs. Devon Conway and Rachin Ravindra dominate powerplay and avoids losing wicket to put New Zealand on track for big total.

New Zealand - 63/0 in 8 overs. Devon Conway and Rachin Ravindra accelerate the game in the hope of an early win to boost their net run rate.

New Zealand - 32/0 in 5 overs. Devon Conway and Rachin Ravindra provide a positive start for New Zealand and are looking to finish the game early.

With a single, Rachin Ravindra breaks Sachin Tendulkar's record for most runs in the World Cup edition before turning 25.

1. Rachin Ravindra - 524* runs in 2023
2. Sachin Tendulkar - 523 runs in 1996
3. Babar Azam - 474 runs in 2019
4. AB de Villiers - 372 runs in 2007 

Devon Conway and Rachin Ravindra walk out as New Zealand chase a 172-run target to boost their semifinal qualification hopes.

Most balls faced from No.9 or below in an ODI innings

1. 92 balls - JP Yadav vs New Zealand, Bulawayo, 2005
2. 91 balls- Maheesh Theekshana vs New Zealand, Bengaluru, 2023
3. 91 balls- Rawl Lewis vs South Africa, Bloemfontein, 1999
4. 86 balls - Darren Gough vs Pakistan, Leeds, 2001
    

Rachin Ravindra ends Sri Lanka's innings on 171 runs with Dilshan Madushanka's wicket. New Zealand remain favourites to chase an easy target in Bengaluru and to boost their semifinal hopes.

Sri Lanka - 167/9 in 45 overs. With a 39-run* stand for the last wicket, the highest partnership in this match, Theekshana and Madushanka add crucial runs for Sri Lanka. 

Sri Lanka - 153/9 in 39 overs. Dislahn Madushanka and Maheesh Theekshana add 24* runs for the 10th wicket as Sri Lanka try to fight back with crucial runs.

Sri Lanka - 142/9 after 36 overs. Maheesh Theekshana continues to frustrate the Kiwis as he faces 65 balls. New Zealand looking for one wicket to bowl out Sri Lanka as early as possible. 

Rachin Ravindra strikes!! 9 down Sri Lanka for 128 runs

Maheesh Theekshana has stuck it out in the middle as Sri Lanka are 128/8. Can New Zealand wrap up the innings soon?

Chamika Karunaratne is OUT!!! Lockie Ferguson the man to strike!!! Sri Lanka are 113/8

Mitchell Santner strikes!!! Sri Lanka are seven down!!! 105/7

Angelo Mathews is GONE now!! New Zealand are all over Sri Lanka here...104/6

Mathews and De Silva have calmed things down a bit as they are looking to build a partnership!!

Well!! Entire Pakistan will now be hoping for Mathews and Dhananjaya de Silva to stitch a partnership and help Sri Lanka recover!

Wow!! What's even happening in Bengaluru? Sri Lanka are 5 down for just 70 runs

Angelo Mathews has come out to bat within 2 mins

Brilliant review from New Zealand. Charith Asalanka has been pinned right in front of the stumps by Trent Boult. Sri Lanka are reeling at 70/4 now!!! Pakistan will be stunned to see this

Kusal Perera has finally clicked for Sri Lanka in World Cup 2023. He has smashed the second fastest fifty for Sri Lanka in World Cup history.

An excellent start for New Zealand this...Things are happening quickly at the Chinnaswamy stadium here! Sri Lanka have lost three wickets in just 7 overs but they have also scored 61 runs

National anthems are done!!! Can New Zealand pick early wickets in overcast conditions? Or will Sri Lanka go aggressive upfront with Champions Trophy qualification in mind?

Players are out for national anthems!!!

New Zealand (Playing XI): Devon Conway, Rachin Ravindra, Kane Williamson(c), Daryl Mitchell, Mark Chapman, Glenn Phillips, Mitchell Santner, Tom Latham(w), Tim Southee, Trent Boult, Lockie Ferguson

Sri Lanka (Playing XI): Pathum Nissanka, Kusal Perera, Kusal Mendis(w/c), Sadeera Samarawickrama, Charith Asalanka, Angelo Mathews, Dhananjaya de Silva, Chamika Karunaratne, Maheesh Theekshana, Dushmantha Chameera, Dilshan Madushanka

There's been heavy thunderstorms in the last two or three days. Groundsmen say it should be okay today though. Still 80% chance of precipitation. Square boundaries are not large, 67m to one side and 60m to the other. Pitch is a batting beauty. Least pace reduction off the pitch here in this World Cup which means it comes on to the bat better. Captains will be desperate to chase. Cloudy and humid right now but no rain.

New Zealand have opted to bowl first after winning the toss with weather around. There is rain in the forecast and the luck of the coin toss has fallen in New Zealand's favour.

Hello and Welcome to the 41st match fo World Cup 2023. It's New Zealand vs Sri Lanka in the second last match in Bengaluru in this World Cup. Pakistan also have their eyes on this game as they are dependent on Sri Lanka. Toss n a bit....Stay tuned...