Sanga, Murali secure Lankan win

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Sri Lanka recorded a comprehensive 112 run win against New Zealand in its final Group A game of the 2011 Cricket World Cup at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai, a short while ago.

Sri Lanka who already qualified for Quarter-Final round, scored 265 for the loss of 9 in their 50 overs, with captain Kumar Sangakkara scoring 111 off 128 balls. Tim Southee took a match bag of 3 for 63 for the Kiwis.

New Zealand in reply were dismissed for 153 runs in 35 overs; Ross Taylor top scoring with 33 off 55 balls. Mutthiah Muralitharan secured the best bowling figures of the match, taking 4 for 25 in 8 overs.

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Comments - 42

MagodisThuma Saturday, 19 March 2011 07:11 AM

Yes I agree...At this moment we don't have a hitter who can jump forward & hit a six !. Every body is trying to collect runs slowly & survive in the team !.

Nicky Karunarathna Saturday, 19 March 2011 03:36 AM

What's that Samaraweera and Silva doing in that terrific team? Is there anyone listening? If we really serious about winning the cup for second time, bring some accountable players please. Don't these selectors understand England team best batsman - Alistair Cook doesn't play one day cricket? Bring horses for courses, where good hitters are available in SL cricket domain.

Ishak Saturday, 19 March 2011 03:31 AM

No men. ur just telling that. Sri Lanka was gonna lose. Thank God it rained atleast to get one point!!!

Wimal_Modawansa Saturday, 19 March 2011 03:55 AM

This would have not been possible without the leadership of the president under the "Mahinda Chinthana."

Cricket lover Saturday, 19 March 2011 04:21 AM

Congratulations to Sanga & the team. Keep the good work going, bring back the Cricket world cup to pearl of the indian ocean. It is a big question of the roles played by Chamara Silva & Tilan Samaraweera, true that it's no point arguing about their selection to the team at this point. However, our selectors at least by now should realized their mistakes and make immediate changes to draft in young talent available to the Sri lankan one day sqaud and test squad soon after the world cup is over. The likes of Dinesh Chandimal, Lahiru Tirimanne should be given chance to make their way into the international arena. Also we should find few quality fast bowlers to beef up our bowling department.

NILAN Saturday, 19 March 2011 05:05 AM

Sanga , we are thoroughly impressed with your professional performances , you are a born leader . Dilshan should act as a person with a brain , Mahela should play with more purpose , occupying the wicket for a long period is good , but at the same time , should not get out when trying to accelerate . Hats off to Murali and Matthews . Thilan and Chamara cannot be blamed as the situation demanded big shots , but again should bat with more care . We are truly on our path for the second world cup with in fifteen yrs . Go Lanka go!

Common Man Saturday, 19 March 2011 05:02 AM

This may be your wish, But, Lions think otherwise.

chnadra Saturday, 19 March 2011 05:20 AM

Final soup is waiting there from Aus. So dont be so gready..

Murali Saturday, 19 March 2011 05:32 AM

Lions will be sent jungle soon. SO we have no hopes this time

I Hussein Saturday, 19 March 2011 06:08 AM

Oz are scared of us. Besides its not a formidable team anymore. I am sure we will win the WC. Only problem is that our middle order. We dont have a solid batter to support Mathews.

sam Saturday, 19 March 2011 06:33 AM

Hat off Hussein for your comments that's the way we should motivate our team.

Guru Saturday, 19 March 2011 03:27 AM

Yes, SL can win like Mahela cheating on the catch. He was clean out.

Louisa Saturday, 19 March 2011 07:09 AM

Why Australia - perhaps you are a crawler on Christmas Island? Winning against Australia is just as important as winning against all the other teams in the group. Nothing special just about them only. Dont show your stupidity mohan.

mohamed Saturday, 19 March 2011 07:21 AM

Well done Sanga & Mighty Murali

Muraly Saturday, 19 March 2011 08:16 AM

Well done Sri Lanka !

All the best for the quarter finals !

Musthafa Saturday, 19 March 2011 09:37 AM

It is Bonus to UPFA victory

nizar Saturday, 19 March 2011 10:12 AM

Great Sanga - you are a hard and a loyal worker keep it up put down Assies along with the rest of the world with a favourable win.

Good Luck

Nizar

Chandimal Saturday, 19 March 2011 12:11 PM

Premasiri ... wake up !!

Riyazi-Dorking Saturday, 19 March 2011 10:35 PM

Well done Kandy boys ! and the rest !

Theekshana Kariyawas Sunday, 20 March 2011 07:13 AM

Lions can jump too much than the poor kangaroos...........

Ruwan Sunday, 20 March 2011 07:31 AM

But not in criket with Australian. Even if they lost with PK yesterday....just the final game

lovely Friday, 18 March 2011 08:33 PM

Mohan sounds like a hard-line UNP'er.......

manu Friday, 18 March 2011 04:36 PM

Congratulations ! Hope same spirit will be for ever... (mohan don't cry)

I Hussein Friday, 18 March 2011 04:29 PM

Oz is dead scared to us. Besides its not a strong team anymore.

sam Friday, 18 March 2011 04:47 PM

WELL DONE BOYS

ransam Friday, 18 March 2011 04:51 PM

Seems you are waiting for a boat to Christmas Island

eresh S kumara Friday, 18 March 2011 04:50 PM

Aussies was lucky that day,.didnt u remember mohan

Ashraff Ameen Friday, 18 March 2011 04:43 PM

Well Done Guys Good Team Effect.
All the Best for Quarter Final.

Theekshana Kariyawas Friday, 18 March 2011 05:05 PM

murali showed his talent again to the world.........

Riz Friday, 18 March 2011 05:41 PM

Well done Lions!!! Keep up the team spirit!!!

Upul Gunawardena Friday, 18 March 2011 05:49 PM

Good work guys, carry the spirit until we win the big one.

mevan Friday, 18 March 2011 07:11 PM

Grow up Mohan... Shame on you! They deserve every bit of the celebration.

mohan Friday, 18 March 2011 04:30 PM

Dont jump too much....try to win with Australia

Anakonda Friday, 18 March 2011 09:20 PM

vvvvvvvvvvvvvvv rrrrrrrrrrrrr d champions...... !!!!!!

Rikaz Friday, 18 March 2011 09:24 PM

Well Done.. More things to do !!!!

Lal Medawatte Friday, 18 March 2011 09:38 PM

No chance... because Australia will be thrashed out in the Quarter Finals

rohan Friday, 18 March 2011 09:43 PM

If they are lucky might see them in the final...till then you (mohan) don't jump too much...!!!

sanjaya Friday, 18 March 2011 10:45 PM

Mahela should walk. then it would be another story.

Godaya Saturday, 19 March 2011 01:03 AM

Great job by Sanga & Mahela. The openers must be more careful in the upcoming crucial games.

Wiinter Saturday, 19 March 2011 02:57 AM

Yes ransam, they can drop Australians on their way.

Premasiri Saturday, 19 March 2011 03:05 AM

S’kara & M’ela are being in their mid-30s it is quite natural, their reflexes and foot-movement to become very slow with age. As a result they waste lots of scoring opportunities. These 2 vital places are meant for stroke-filled young batsmen of solid technique & lightning foot-work who’ve maintained consistency from their young sch’days. Foreigners may make various good remarks about these two veterans but that won't make any good for the future of Cricket in the Country.B’desh uses foreigners to unearth the best young talent. Whereas our s’tors are somewhat vary of introducing even players of extreme talent. A young promising player should be introduced to the Side at the time that player’s confidence at its peak but definitely not at the time, the selectors want. The selectors of last 15 y’s ‘ve always waited till the established players to die to introduce a prospective future player. Sometimes they have brought very ordinary (young) players of limited skills for unknown reasons.

Guru Saturday, 19 March 2011 03:24 AM

SL will never win the world cup.

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