NZ vs SL Live: Sri Lanka captain Kusal Mendis

"We lost 4 wickets in first 10 overs and that's what got us into trouble. We could have easily gotten 300 on this pitch. Madushanka bowled really well but it was tough to take wickets because we were defending a small total. Quite enjoyed captaincy, disappointed about my own performance but overall it was enjoyable. Very happy to see players putting their hands up and performing."

NZ vs SL Live: Rachin Ravindra After Big Win

"It's a pretty surreal feeling. Playing in Bangalore with my extended family is always special and I won't take for granted when the crowd chants your name. To be compared to the great man (Sachin Tendulkar) is something I never dreamt of. Lucky it all worked out. 6 to 12 months ago I was not in the frame. Accolades and individual things aside, good to be in the playoffs. [on taking the catch that gave Ajaz his 10-fer in that Test] My most nervy moment of my career. I was lucky to catch that, it was all Ajaz's work. I'm lucky to have come here through my teenage years, experience the practice wickets - helps me a lot. Nice wicket and fast outfields, try to adapt as best I can. Talk to Devon, talk to Kane who have played in the IPL, get golden nuggets from them whenever I can. Still water under the bridge and we will be watching those games. I idolised Kane, idolised a lot of guys in this World Cup, Kohli, Root, Steve Smith and I felt ooh, I'm playing with them. I'm lucky to have that freedom from the guys. Thank you to the Chinnaswamy Stadium and the crowd for all the support. It is a special place in my heart and I look forward to playing more cricket here."

NZ vs SL Live: New Zealand captain Kane Williamson

"Really good performance. Early wickets and spin was a challenge through those middle overs. Pitch really slowed down later. The guys showed some good intent later with the chase so great performance overall. We thought there was going to be some weather later but there wasn't any. Hard to read such things. Glad we were able to pick up wickets, people like Perera can take the game away from you. Always great getting our 5th and 6th spinners into the game, a great effort overall. Few teams can end up on the same points, it's about control. Hopefully we can get a couple of days off, we'll be hanging around, not really sure what we'll do. Hopefully if things go our way, would be great to involved in a semi. Will be looking forward to the challenge."

NZ vs SL Live: Trent Boult After Winning Man Of The Match

"Nice to get bit of success at the top there (new ball). Big game, must-win game for us, pleasure is getting that result, yeah a good night. It's a challenging format, challenging part of the world to open the bowling. I feel like I've used my experience in some part of the game. Nice to be on a decent side of it tonight. Always the biggest challenge here (India) is to come across different conditions and conditions that change throughout the tournament. Everyone wants a piece of the host nation, they are playing phenomenal cricket. Time will tell what will happen there (playing India in the semifinal). I am sure it will be an exciting game."

NZ vs SL Live: New Zealand Almost Through

New Zealand's convincing win puts them on track for the semifinals, while it's a setback for Sri Lanka, Afghanistan, and Pakistan. Sri Lanka's hopes for the Champions Trophy depend on Pakistan's performance against England.

ALSO READ: How Can Pakistan Still Qualify? Read

New Zealand Vs Sri Lanka LIVE Updates: Huge blow to Pak's hopes

New Zealand have done it. They are almost into the semis. Pakistan and Afghanistan have to win by a big margin in next couple of days to qualify now. New Zealand and semi-finals are a great love story. They have made to the semis since 1999. It is likely to be a repeat of the India vs New Zealand semifinal from 2019 World Cup. 

Sunil Gavaskar said during this match that India will be happy playing New Zealand in the semis and not Pakistan as playing the arch-rivals would have brought more pressure. 

Read Gavaskar's statement here.

India are in top form. But knockouts are a different ball game. They will have to be at their best to beat Kiwis.

NZ vs SL Live: New Zealand Win By 5 Wickets

Glenn Phillips sealed a convincing five-wicket victory for New Zealand, hitting a powerful pull shot to the deep backward square leg boundary, potentially propelling them towards the semi-finals, though their qualification also depends on Pakistan beating England by a significant margin of 227 runs.

Live Score
SL 171 (46.4)
NZ 172/5 (23.2)
New Zealand won by 5 wkts

NZ vs SL Live: New Zealand 5 Down

As Mathews delivered a slower full ball just outside off, Mitchell's mistimed shot attempting a loft over cover resulted in a chip-up catch, securing his departure at 43 runs off 31 balls, including five boundaries and two sixes, taken excellently by Asalanka at deep point.

Live Score NZ 162/5 (22.4)  CRR: 7.15  REQ: 0.37
New Zealand need 10 runs

NZ vs SL Live: Madushanka Back Into The Attack

Madushanka bowled a mix of deliveries, including slower balls and a wide bouncer, as the batsmen managed singles and twos with well-placed shots.

Live Score NZ 157/4 (22)  CRR: 7.14  REQ: 0.54
New Zealand need 15 runs

NZ vs SL Live: Chapman Gets Run Out

Chapman's selfless act led to his run-out, and he expressed his frustration towards Mitchell, as his thick inside-edge off the pad resulted in the ball rolling to backward point, where Samarawickrama fielded and completed the run-out. Chapman departed after scoring 7 runs from 6 balls with one boundary.

Live Score NZ 145/4 (20.3)  CRR: 7.07  REQ: 0.92
New Zealand need 27 runs

NZ vs SL Live: New Zealand Near Big Win

Madushanka mixed up his deliveries, with Mitchell drilling a hard shot that deflected off the bowler's foot, and then Mitchell and Chapman managed boundaries through clever strokeplay.

Live Score NZ 144/3 (20)  CRR: 7.2  REQ: 0.93
New Zealand need 28 runs

NZ vs SL Live: New Zealand Near Big Win

Madushanka mixed up his deliveries, with Mitchell drilling a hard shot that deflected off the bowler's foot, and then Mitchell and Chapman managed boundaries through clever strokeplay.

Live Score NZ 144/3 (20)  CRR: 7.2  REQ: 0.93
New Zealand need 28 runs

NZ vs SL Live: Kane Williamson Departs

Williamson's dismissal was a result of his own doing, as he chopped the ball onto his stumps off a well-pitched cross-seam delivery from Mathews, leaving him visibly frustrated, having scored 14 runs from 15 balls with 2 boundaries.

Live Score NZ 130/3 (18.2)  CRR: 7.09  REQ: 1.33
New Zealand need 42 runs

NZ vs SL Live: Big Over For New Zealand

Mitchell faces Theekshana, managing a boundary and a six in the over with some defensive play in between.

Live Score NZ 126/2 (18)  CRR: 7  REQ: 1.44
New Zealand need 46 runs

NZ vs SL Live: Drinks Break

Mitchell showcases his aggressive intent with a boundary and a six, but Chameera's well-directed deliveries and an unsuccessful caught-behind appeal keep things intriguing in the over.

Live Score NZ 108/2 (16)  CRR: 6.75  REQ: 1.88
New Zealand need 64 runs

NZ vs SL Live: New Zealand 2 Down

Ravindra Departs: In a dramatic turn of events, Ravindra's innings comes to an end. Theekshana delivers a tempting delivery on the stumps, luring Ravindra to crouch low and attempt a slogsweep, but he ends up hitting it flat towards mid-on. A brilliant catch is taken by DdS, diving to his right.

Live Score NZ 88/2 (13.3)  CRR: 6.52  REQ: 2.3
New Zealand need 84 runs

NZ vs SL Live: Conway Departs

Conway's downfall: In his pursuit of an attacking shot over extra-cover, while charging down the wicket, he finds himself deceived by the full delivery's steadfast line on the stumps, leading to a fortuitous inside-edge that flies directly into the hands of the mid-wicket fielder, DdS, who completes a routine catch. This marks the end of the commendable opening partnership, as Conway departs having contributed 45 runs off 42 deliveries, including 9 boundaries. Chameera gets the much-needed breakthrough, with Dhananjaya taking a sharp catch to dismiss Conway.

Live Score NZ 86/1 (12.2)  CRR: 6.97  REQ: 2.28
New Zealand need 86 runs

NZ vs SL Live: Stand And Deliver

Chameera concedes a single run off the last ball of the over, with Ravindra smashing a six on the previous delivery, but the other deliveries are well defended by the batsmen.

Live Score NZ 80/0 (11)  CRR: 7.27  REQ: 2.36
New Zealand need 92 runs

NZ vs SL Live: Rachin Gets Hurt

Chameera bowls a tight over with some discomfort for the batsmen, and a direct hit from mid-off narrowly misses as Ravindra and Conway manage to take a run.

Live Score NZ 65/0 (9)  CRR: 7.22  REQ: 2.61
New Zealand need 107 runs

NZ vs SL Live: Rachin Ravindra Joins The Party

Ravindra shows his prowess with a boundary and a massive six using a cut and a slogsweep, while Conway and Ravindra add more runs with singles, with Ravindra closing in on the target.

Live Score NZ 63/0 (8)  CRR: 7.88  REQ: 2.6
New Zealand need 109 runs

NZ vs SL Live: Conway On Song

Madushanka delivers a series of balls, with Conway managing to hit two consecutive fours with a stylish flick and a cover drive, while Ravindra faces a lovely outswinger that beats his cover drive.

Live Score NZ 51/0 (7)  CRR: 7.29  REQ: 2.81
New Zealand need 121 runs

NZ vs SL Live: Six For Ravindra

Conway and Ravindra managed to score runs with singles, a six, and a well-placed shot in a series of deliveries from Dhananjaya.

Live Score NZ: 42-0 (6)

NZ vs SL Live: 3 Boundaries From The Over

Conway plays a series of well-timed shots, including a pull for four and an edged shot that narrowly misses a fielder.

Live Score NZ 32/0 (5)  CRR: 6.4  REQ: 3.11
New Zealand need 140 runs

NZ vs SL Live: Poor Review By Sri Lanka

Madushanka's passionate appeal for a caught-behind isn't supported by Kusal Mendis, who eventually reviews but the decision remains 'not out.'Madushanka delivers a short-of-length ball outside off, leaving Conway searching for it, but there's no contact, and Sri Lanka exhausts a review in vain as UltraEdge shows a flat line.

Live Score NZ 16/0 (3)  CRR: 5.33  REQ: 3.32
New Zealand need 156 runs

NZ vs SL Live: New Zealand Aim For Quick Start

Conway faces Madushanka's varied deliveries, including a boundary, but overall, it's a steady start for the batsman with one slip and a gully in place.

Live Score NZ 4/0 (1)  CRR: 4  REQ: 3.43
New Zealand need 168 runs

NZ vs SL Live: Can Sri Lanka Help Pakistan?

Sri Lanka recovered from 8 wickets down in 23.3 overs to reach 46.4 overs against New Zealand. Kusal Perera scored a quick World Cup fifty, but New Zealand's Boult and Southee dominated. Despite a lower-order fight, New Zealand expected an easy win.

NZ vs SL Live: Sri Lanka All Out

Latham jubilantly claims the catch, and the umpire, Adrian Holdstock, signals the dismissal as Madushanka departs without a review. Ravindra's flatter delivery takes the outside edge, and Latham safely pockets the catch, ending Madushanka's innings at 19 runs from 48 balls with 2 boundaries.

Live Score SL 171 (46.4)  CRR: 3.66
Innings Break

NZ vs SL Live: Sri Lanka Still At It

Theekshana and Madushanka scored 2 runs, with Theekshana cutting the ball to deep backward point, and Madushanka defending the rest of the deliveries, surviving a close call as one delivery beat the outside edge.

Live Score SL 170/9 (46)  CRR: 3.7
New Zealand opt to bowl

NZ vs SL Live: New Zealand Player's Shoulders Are Down

In Southee's over, Theekshana and Madushanka scored 2 runs, with Theekshana punching the ball to point and driving it to extra-cover.

Live Score SL 165/9 (44)  CRR: 3.75
New Zealand opt to bowl

NZ vs SL Live: Frustrating For New Zealand

In Glenn Phillips' over, Theekshana and Madushanka managed to score 2 runs, with Theekshana surviving a potential run-out due to a wide throw.

Live Score SL 162/9 (42)  CRR: 3.86
New Zealand opt to bowl

SL vs NZ LIVE Updates: Injury to Theekshana

Ferguson with a fast bouncer that hits Theekshana on the hand. He is down and is taking some help from the team physio. Hopefully, it is just a bruise and nothing else.

SL 155/9 (40)

New Zealand Vs Sri Lanka LIVE: Madushanka hits four

Madushanka vs Ferguson. Guess what. The No 11 ramps Ferguson for a boundary to third man. Top shot that and was not expected from the number 11 batter.

SL 151/9 (38.1)

New Zealand Vs Sri Lanka LIVE: Theekshana has shown fight

A word for Theekshana, who has shown great fight with the bat. He has scored 25 so far and is second best scorer after fifty-maker Kusal Perera.

SL 140/9 (35.3)

NZ vs SL: SL lose their ninth wicket

Sri Lanka lose their ninth wicket immediately after the drinks break. Rachin Ravindra comes into the attack and dismisses Chameera, who scored 1 off 20 balls. Dilshan Madushanka, right handed bat, comes to the crease.

SL 132/9 (33.1)

NZ Vs SL LIVE: Drinks

SL continue to fight. Wickets are suddenly hard to pick. NZ unable to close out the innings. Drinks on the ground. Change of plans maybe and we might see the remaining two wickets now.

SL 128/8 (32)

New Zealand Vs Sri Lanka LIVE: SL grind

Sri Lanka tail-end batters Chameera and Theekshana keep grinding in the middle. The wickets are hard to come by. No appeals in the last few overs too. This is good finally from Lanka even if for a short while.

SL 128/8 (31.2)

NZ Vs SL LIVE Updates: Ninth wicket hard to pick

Theekshana and Chameera have played 33 balls together now. Making 12 runs. The 9th wicket hard to pick for the New Zealand bowlers. Boult comes back on.

SL 125/8 (29.1)

NZ Vs SL: Theekshana, Chameera Fight On

Theekshana strikes two fours off Santner and Chameera then plays three dots on the trot. He defended well. Sri Lanka fight on with these two in the middle.

SL 124/8 (27.2)

LIVE Score NZ Vs SL: Santner operates

Santner with loopy deliveries to the lower-order batters. Chameera and Theekshana struggling to score at the moment as New Zealand continue to attack with the ball.

SL 115/8 (25.3)

LIVE NZ vs SL: New Zealand On Top, SL 8 Down

Sri Lanka lose their 8th wicket as Karunaratne dismissed for just 8. Ferguson with the wicket and Latham takes the catch behind. Sri Lanka likely to be bowled out before even the 30th over.

SL 113/8 (23.3)

NZ Vs SL LIVE: Theekshana finding it hard

Lockie Ferguson kept coming at Theekshana in the 22nd over. He kept firing the bouncers with a forward short leg in place in form of Philips as NZ go for the kill. Theekshana somehow survived that.

SL 113/7 (23)

NZ vs SL Live: A slip and a silly point

Santner delivered a mix of deliveries to Karunaratne and Theekshana, but they managed to score just 1 run from the over.

Live Score SL 112/7 (21)  CRR: 5.33
New Zealand opt to bowl

NZ vs SL Live: Sri Lanka In Deep Trouble

Santner deceives Dhananjaya with a well-flighted delivery outside off, inducing an edge that's skillfully taken by the slip fielder, resulting in Dhananjaya's dismissal for 19 runs, including 2 boundaries and 1 six.

Live Score SL 105/7 (18.3)  CRR: 5.68
New Zealand opt to bowl

NZ vs SL Live: New Zealand All Over Sri Lanka

Southee bowled a tight spell, with Karunaratne and Dhananjaya unable to score any runs off his deliveries except for a single.

Live Score
SL 105/6 (18)  CRR: 5.83
New Zealand opt to bowl

NZ vs SL Live: Sri Lanka 6 Down

Mathews falls victim to Santner's cunning left-arm spin, as he's caught by Mitchell. Santner's slower delivery outfoxes the usually spin-savvy Mathews, a crucial wicket for New Zealand, ending his innings at 16 runs from 27 balls with 2 boundaries.

Live Score SL 104/6 (16.4)  CRR: 6.24
New Zealand opt to bowl

NZ vs SL Live: All Eyes On Mathews

Ferguson bowled a mix of deliveries to Mathews and Dhananjaya, including a boundary from Dhananjaya's elegant shot, but they managed to score just 2 runs from the over.

Live Score SL 95/5 (15)  CRR: 6.33
New Zealand opt to bowl

NZ vs SL Live: Sri Lanka Need Partnership

Dhananjaya faces Santner's slow deliveries with defensive shots, while Mathews manages to score a single off one ball.

Live Score SL 85/5 (13)  CRR: 6.54
New Zealand opt to bowl

NZ Vs SL LIVE Updates: Dhananjaya de Silva in

Dhananjaya de Silva, right handed bat, comes to the crease and has started scoring quickly. Mathews at the other end. These two need to steady New Zealand now. The powerplay has finished and we might see Santner into the attack soon.

SL 79/5 (11.1)

NZ vs SL LIVE Updates: End of Perera

Perera's swashbuckling innings comes to an end. Ferguson with the wicket. One shot too many for Perera as the ball got big on him but he still went for the shot and Santner took the high catch easily inside the circle.

SL 74/5 (9.5)

NZ vs SL LIVE: Sri Lanka lose their fourth

That's the fourth wicket for New Zealand. Trapped in front. Brilliant from Boult and New Zealand as they take a successful review. Wickets hitting and no bat before pad. Sri Lanka in trouble as Asalanka walks back for 8.

SL 70/4 (8.4)

SL vs NZ LIVE: Perera Completes Quickfire Fifty

That's a half-century for Kusal Perera. Off just 22 balls. He has been on fire despite early fall of wickets. He has not changed his game. What a knock this is already.

SL 70/3 (8.1)

New Zealand Vs Sri Lanka LIVE: Perera continues to hit

While wickets are tumbling at one end, at the other end, Kusal Perera is playing on a completed different surface and in complete different mode. He has switched on and has smashed 8 boundaries already. Asalanka comes to join him. SL past fifty already.

SL 61/3 (7)

New Zealand Vs Sri Lanka LIVE: SL 3 down

What's happening with Lanka here. Samarawickrama falls now. Edge and taken in the slips. Boult has two in the powerplay. He is a sort of a bowler who runs through the batting order when on song.

SL 34/3 (5)

New Zealand Vs Sri Lanka LIVE: OUT!

That's the wicket of Kusal Mendis. The captain back to the hut for just 6. Rachin Ravindra with a stunning catch in the deep. Boult has the wicket. 

SL 30/2 (4.1)

NZ Vs SL LIVE: Southee continues

Perera goes over the mid on fielder for a boundary. That is a top shot from the Lankan opening batter. He hits the next ball over cow corner for a maximum. What a shot. A pickup shot and New Zealand feel the pressure instantly. The next ball flies wide of the slip. 15 off the over.

SL 30/1 (4)

New Zealand V Sri Lanka LIVE: Boult is expensive

Boult is expensive here. Wide the over and hit for two boundaries. The left-arm pacer has picked just 3 wickets in the powerplay in this World Cup, which is a big worry for New Zealand.

SL 15/1 (3)

New Zealand Vs Sri Lanka LIVE: Lankans off to slow start

Trent Boult just gives one off the first over. He was right on money from the word go. Tim Southee, right arm fast, shares the new ball with Boult. The surface looks dry. Edge and put down by Tom Latham. Second life for Perera. Southee is gutted. Pakistan fans would have celebrated that drop. But wait a sec. Nissanka departs the next ball. Another edge and Latham does not drop this time. What a dramatic start to the match.

SL 3/1 (1.5)

NZ Vs SL LIVE: Nissanka, Perera Open Innings

Sri Lanka openers Pathum Nissanka and Kusal Perera come out to open the innings. Trent Boult has the ball in hand. Here we go.

NZ Vs SL LIVE: Time for national anthems

The teams are out for the national anthems of two sides. Sri Lanka first and then New Zealand. Following the national anthems, we will have the ball number 1.

NZ Vs SL LIVE Updates: Playing 11s

Sri Lanka (Playing XI): Pathum Nissanka, Kusal Perera, Kusal Mendis(w/c), Sadeera Samarawickrama, Charith Asalanka, Angelo Mathews, Dhananjaya de Silva, Chamika Karunaratne, Maheesh Theekshana, Dushmantha Chameera, Dilshan Madushanka

New Zealand (Playing XI): Devon Conway, Rachin Ravindra, Kane Williamson(c), Daryl Mitchell, Mark Chapman, Glenn Phillips, Mitchell Santner, Tom Latham(w), Tim Southee, Trent Boult, Lockie Ferguson

NZ vs SL LIVE Updates: Toss News

Kane Williamson wins toss, NZ to bowl first. Playing 11s coming up soon.

LIVE NZ vs SL: Conway is pumped up for this match

Devon Conway: "Nice to have a couple of days off. We played some golf. We played our last game here. We have some good memories. We played well against Pakistan. We are trying to stay consistent as possible. Couple of results didn't go our way. It is about being consistent. trying to do better in the coming games. As a team, we don't have much differences in the batting and the bowling. We try and back each other as much. It is not our batters versus the bowlers."

NZ vs SL LIVE Updates: Cloudy In Bengaluru

The visuals are coming our way from Bengaluru and it not looking great. Not raining currently but it is cloudy over M Chinnaswamy stadium in Bengaluru. Hopefully, there will be no delay in the toss.

NZ vs SL LIVE Updates: Toss Coming Up Shortly

We are not far away from the toss. Less than an hour to go for the flip of the coin. New Zealand captain Kane Williamson and Sri Lankan skipper Kusal Mendis will come out for the toss at 1.30 pm IST. NZ need a win to make it to semis. SL need a win to qualify for Champions Trophy 2025. 

New Zealand Vs Sri Lanka LIVE Score: When Will The Toss Take Place?

This is a big match, not just for NZ and SL but also for Pakistan, who will be backing the Lankans to win. That will clear their way to some extent to make it to semis. The toss for the match takes place at 1.30 pm IST. Keep watching this space for all latest updates.

New Zealad Vs Sri Lanka LIVE: Check Probable Playing 11s

SL Probable XI: Pathum Nissanka, Kusal Perera, Kusal Mendis(w/c), Sadeera Samarawickrama, Charith Asalanka, Angelo Mathews, Dhananjaya de Silva, Maheesh Theekshana, Dushmantha Chameera, Kasun Rajitha, Dilshan Madushanka

NZ Probable XI: Devon Conway, Rachin Ravindra, Kane Williamson(c), Daryl Mitchell, Tom Latham(w), Glenn Phillips, Mark Chapman, Mitchell Santner, Lockie Ferguson, Tim Southee, Trent Boult
 

LIVE NZ vs SL, Cricket World Cup 2023: Bengaluru weather prediction

Rain and thunderstorms are predicted for New Zealand vs Sri Lanka ICC Cricket World Cup 2023 match in Bengaluru on Thursday.

Check New Zealand vs Sri Lanka ICC Cricket World Cup 2023 Bengaluru weather prediction HERE.

LIVE Updates New Zealand vs Sri Lanka, CWC 2023: Sadeera Samarawickrama aims for 1,000 ODI runs

Sri Lanka batter Sadeera Samarawickrama (987) is 13 runs short of completing the landmark of 1,000 runs in ODIs. Can Samarawickrama achieve this feat in ICC Cricket World Cup 2023 match against New Zealand in Bengaluru today?

LIVE NZ vs SL, Cricket World Cup 2023: Dilshan Madushanka eyes World Cup record

Sri Lanka left-arm pacer Dilshan Madushanka is seven wickets away from becoming the all-time highest wicket-taker in a single edition of a World Cup. Can Madushanka achieve this feat in ICC Cricket World Cup 2023 match against New Zealand and rewrite history today?

LIVE Updates New Zealand vs Sri Lanka, CWC 2023: Check Dream11 fantasy picks

Rachin Ravindra or Pathum Nissanka? Kane Williamson or Kusal Mendis? Who should be your top fantasy picks?

Check New Zealand vs Sri Lanka ICC Cricket World Cup 2023 Dream11 fantasy picks HERE.

LIVE NZ vs SL, Cricket World Cup 2023: Trent Boult eyes 50 wickets in World Cup

New Zealand pacer Trent Boult (49) is one wicket away from reaching 50 wickets in the ODI World Cup. Can Boult achieve this feat in ICC Cricket World Cup 2023 match against Sri Lanka in Bengaluru today?

LIVE Updates New Zealand vs Sri Lanka, CWC 2023: Check Live Streaming details

New Zealand will take on Sri Lanka in match no. 41 of the ICC Cricket World Cup 2023 at the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru on Thursday.

Check when and where to watch New Zealand vs Sri Lanka ICC Cricket World Cup 2023 live streaming for FREE HERE.

LIVE NZ vs SL, Cricket World Cup 2023: New Zealand hold edge in head-to-head

New Zealand and Sri Lanka have faced off in 101 ODIs in the past with NZ winning 51, Lanka winning 41 and nine ending in no-result. Can Lanka turn the tables on Blacks Caps in their ICC Cricket World Cup 2023 match in Bengaluru today?

LIVE Updates New Zealand vs Sri Lanka, CWC 2023: Rachin Ravindra eyes Sachin Tendulkar's record

New Zealand all-rounder Rachin Ravindra is currently tied with Sachin Tendulkar for most runs at a ODI World Cup before turning 25. Can Ravindra go past Tendulkar and set a new record in the ICC Cricket World Cup 2023 match against Sri Lanka in Bengaluru on Thursday.

LIVE NZ vs SL, Cricket World Cup 2023: Kyle Jamieson in for Ish Sodhi

With rain likely to interrupt the ICC Cricket World Cup 2023 match between New Zealand and Sri Lanka in Bengaluru on Thursday, New Zealand may opt to play pacer Kyle Jamieson in place of Ish Sodhi. Pacer Lockie Ferguson may also return from injury for this match.

NZ vs SL Live: Head To Head

In the history of ICC Cricket World Cup encounters, New Zealand and Sri Lanka have clashed 11 times. Sri Lanka holds the upper hand, winning six times. Notably, New Zealand lost five consecutive matches to Sri Lanka from 2003 to 2011. However, in the past two World Cup editions, New Zealand managed to triumph over Sri Lanka. In other international cricket formats, New Zealand maintains a competitive advantage over Sri Lanka.

NZ vs SL Live: Advantage Sri Lanka

New Zealand has emerged victorious in their previous seven ODIs against Sri Lanka and hasn't suffered a defeat to them in a World Cup since 2011.

NZ vs SL Live: Sri Lanka Assistant Coach Naveed Nawaz

"When you look at the bigger picture, we made mistakes in all three departments in most of the games. Our fielding was not up to the mark and whenever we batted, we didn't bowl well."

NZ vs SL Live: Kane Williamson On Rachin Ravindra

"We sort of knew the talent was there, but to come out and repeat and be one of the players of the tournament so far, not only with the bat, but he's also making really valuable contributions with the ball. Yeah, very, very special player and great that he's on our side."

NZ vs SL Live: Probable Playing XIs

NZ Probable XI: Mark Chapman, Mitchell Santner, Ish Sodhi, Tim Southee, Trent Boult, Devon Conway, Rachin Ravindra, Kane Williamson (c), Daryl Mitchell, Tom Latham(wk), Glenn Phillips

SL Probable XI: Kusal Mendis (c,wk), Sadeera Samarawickrama, Charith Asalanka, Angelo Mathews, Dhananjaya de Silva, Maheesh Theekshana, Dushmantha Chameera, Kasun Rajitha, Dilshan Madushanka, Pathum Nissanka, Kusal Perera

LIVE NZ vs SL: Pitch Report

Bengaluru's M Chinnaswamy Stadium offers a balanced surface for white-ball cricket, with recent games impacted by rain, making captains lean towards fielding first due to rain threats.

New Zealand Vs Sri Lanka LIVE Updates: Check weather report

This is a good news if you are a Pakistani fan and not so much for a New Zealand one. The Accuweather app suggests 80 percent rain on Thursday in Bengaluru. If the match gets washed out, NZ will get only one point and other one will be shared with Lankans. If Pakistan win vs England, they will go through permitting Afghanistan don't beat Australia in their last match.

NZ vs SL LIVE: Check Squads

New Zealand Squad: Devon Conway, Rachin Ravindra, Kane Williamson(c), Daryl Mitchell, Tom Latham(w), Glenn Phillips, Mark Chapman, Mitchell Santner, Ish Sodhi, Tim Southee, Trent Boult, Lockie Ferguson, Kyle Jamieson, James Neesham, Will Young

Sri Lanka Squad: Pathum Nissanka, Kusal Perera, Kusal Mendis(w/c), Sadeera Samarawickrama, Charith Asalanka, Angelo Mathews, Dhananjaya de Silva, Maheesh Theekshana, Dushmantha Chameera, Kasun Rajitha, Dilshan Madushanka, Dimuth Karunaratne, Dushan Hemantha, Chamika Karunaratne, Lahiru Kumara, Dunith Wellalage

New Zealand Vs Sri Lanka LIVE: Williamson vs Mendis

Hello and welcome to our LIVE Blog for the all-important New Zealand vs Sri Lanka clash of Cricket World Cup 2023.

Huge match. NZ vs SL. New Zealand aim for a spot in semis. Sri Lanka fight for a spot in the Champions Trophy 2025. At the same time, Pakistan sitting in Kolkata hoping for a Sri Lanka win as it will ease their way to the semis. 

Keep watching this space for all latest updates from the match.