New Zealand beat Sri Lanka by 61 runs to knock the co-hosts out of the T20 World Cup and boost their own semi-final hopes.
Sri Lanka failed to chase down a target of 169 set by New Zealand as they stuttered to 107-8 in reply to the Black Caps’ 168-7.
With two defeats from their opening two Super 8s matches, the co-hosts are out of the competition.
As for New Zealand, they may still need to beat England this Friday to ensure a semi-final spot as Pakistan could overhaul them on net run rate if they thrash Sri Lanka in their last Super 8s game.
England are already into the last four after their two Super 8s wins over Pakistan and Sri Lanka.
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