Sunday, December 22, 2024

Kiwis seal thrilling win

New Zealand overcame a nervy chase to scamper to a thrilling one-wicket win in their Champions Trophy opener in Cardiff on Sunday. Defending a meagre 138 runs, paceman Lasith Malinga (4-34) and Shaminda Eranga (2-45) shared six wickets between them to give Sri Lanka some hopes,