Result

Sri Lanka won by 5 wickets (with 13 balls remaining)

Sri Lanka vs New Zealand

Semi Final · Colombo · Mar 29, 2011 · ICC World Cup

New Zealand

217 (48.5/50 ov)

Sri Lanka

220/5 (47.5/50 ov)

New Zealand won the toss and elected to batting

Player of the Match

Kumar Sangakkara

Upul Tharanga Wicketkeeper
Tillakaratne Dilshan Allrounder
Kumar Sangakkara Wicketkeeper
Mahela Jayawardene Batsman
Thilan Samaraweera Batsman
Chamara Silva Batsman
Angelo Mathews Allrounder
Lasith Malinga Bowler
Rangana Herath Bowler
Ajantha Mendis Bowler
Muttiah Muralitharan Bowler

Martin Guptill Batsman
Brendon McCullum Wicketkeeper
Jesse Ryder Allrounder
Ross Taylor Middle Order Batter
Scott Styris Allrounder
Kane Williamson Batsman
Nathan McCullum Bowler
Jacob Oram Allrounder
Daniel Vettori Bowler
Tim Southee Bowler
Andy McKay Bowler

Venue

R.Premadasa Stadium
Colombo, Sri Lanka

Innings

New Zealand — 1st Innings 217 (48.5)
Sri Lanka — 2nd Innings 220-5 (47.5)

Awards

Player of the match: Kumar Sangakkara