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SL Spinners restrict NZ to 213
25.02.2008

Under 19 World Cup, Quarter-Finals


Off-spinners Umesh Karunaratne (3-38) and Roshen Silva (3-29) helped Sri Lanka restrict New Zealand to 213 all out (49.5 overs) in a quarter-final match of the Under 19 Cricket World Cup in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia today.

The Kiwis were given a solid start by openers G.H. Worker (48) and K.S. Williamson (34), who put together 79 runs in 19.2 overs before the latter was run out. Wickets fell at regular intervals after the spinners came on, tightening things.

The winners will take on tournament favourites India in the semi-final. Pakistan, who beat Australia easily earlier in the day, take on South Africa, who comprehensively defeated the hapless Bangladeshis yesterday in the other semi-final.

Courtesy - Government Information