NZ thrash SL by 65 runs

Sydney, The Gulf Observer: Glenn Phillips scored 104 off 64 balls after which Trent Boult recorded figures of 4/13 as New Zealand thrash Sri Lanka by 65 runs and put one foot in the semi-finals.

The Kiwis had got off to a shaky start in the powerplay but Phillips turned the tables with a strong partnership with Daryl Mitchell. His century helped New Zealand score 167/7 after which Trent Boult and Tim Southee sent the Sri Lankans tumbling in the powerplay.

Southee started with a wicket-maiden after which Boult went on to take four wickets as Sri Lanka struggle to provide any kind of a challenge.