Sri Lanka reach Finals – Cricket World cup 2011

Sri Lanka entered the finals of the Cricket World Cup with a 5 wicket win against New Zealand, a short while ago. 

New Zealand batting first were restricted to 217 in 48.5 overs with Scott Styris top-scoring with 57 off 77 balls. Lasith Malinga and Ajantha Mendis took 3 wickets a piece. 

Sri Lanka sealed their berth in the finals, chasing the required total with 19 balls left. TM Dilshan scored 73 off 93 deliveries; Tim Southee taking 3 for 56.

Sri Lanka will meet the winner of tomorrow's second semi-final between Pakistan and India in Mohali, in the grand finale of the 10th ICC Cricekt World Cup to take place on April 2nd in Mumbai.

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