New Zealand turned up at the Wanderers needing a win to stay alive in the ICC Champions Trophy, and at the end of an intriguing match it was Sri Lanka who found themselves on the verge of flying home in disappointment. Defending an impressive 315, which was set up by a century opening stand and a muscular finish, New Zealand were given a scare when Mahela Jayawardene took Sri Lanka to within striking range. But they fought back, despite some shoddy catching, to secure a nervy victory.
The defeat has left Sri Lanka praying for some good fortune if they are to make it to the semis. They had started off well be beating the top team of South Africa but they have lost 2 games to New Zealand and England, the two teams no one rates highly.
New Zealand on the other hand kept their semi final hopes alive with this victory. However with Jesse Ryder ruled out of the rest of the series because of an injury they will be a tad disappointed.
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