New Zealand survive Malinga magic in thriller
Lasith Malinga took the 22 yards out of the equation in low-scoring thriller, but New Zealand survived him to register their first win over Sri Lanka in four years
09/06Result
4th Match, Group A, ICC Champions Trophy at Cardiff, Jun 9 2013
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![Sri Lanka]( "Sri Lanka")
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![New Zealand]( "New Zealand")
139/9 (36.3/50 ov)
Player of the Match
09/06Result
4th Match, Group A, ICC Champions Trophy at Cardiff, Jun 9 2013
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![Sri Lanka]( "Sri Lanka")
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![New Zealand]( "New Zealand")
139/9 (36.3/50 ov)
Player of the Match
Match Day
Why net run rate doesn't work
The method of ranking teams which are level on points through NRR was designed to reward comprehensive wins, but it surely isn't working at the Champions Trophy
Vettori seeks to rekindle love affair
Daniel Vettori still loves the game, but he is uncertain whether the game still loves him
Malinga battles past the critics
A flawed man no doubt, but Lasith Malinga is foremost a cricketer, and if his ego drives more spells like he delivered in Cardiff, Sri Lanka fans should not mind it so much
A day when Chris Martin was missed
Tweet report for the Champions Trophy game between New Zealand and Sri Lanka in Cardiff
A fantastic flying catch, and Mahela's sense of déjà vu
Plays of the day from the Champions Trophy Group A match between New Zealand and Sri Lanka
Cardiff pitch 'incredibly difficult' - McCullum
New Zealand's captain Brendon McCullum enjoyed a rare triumph against Sri Lanka in 50-over cricket
NZ can be more than quietly confident
The phrase "quietly confident" captures New Zealand's approach to almost any international assignment but on the surface, this time there is perhaps no reason to be so quiet about it
Sri Lanka openers reclaim '96 spirit
Tillakaratne Dilshan and Kusal Perera will attempt a breakneck start, but Sri Lanka have not compromised on finishing quality. It is difficult not to draw comparisons with their 1996 World Cup strategy