Jayawardene shines as Sri Lanka breeze into semi against Windies
SRI LANKA thrashed New Zealand by 48 runs at Trent Bridge to reach the semi-finals of the World Twenty20.
Mahela Jayawardene smashed six fours and a six in a 29-ball 41 as Sri Lanka posted 158-5. Spinner Ajantha Mendis then took 3-9 to destroy New Zealand’s attempt at a reply and secure a last-four clash with the West Indies at The Oval on Friday.
In yesterday’s other game South Africa clinched top spot in their Super Eights group with a 12-run victory over India. AB de Villiers (63) top scored as they made 130-5. South Africa face Pakistan tomorrow.
GROUP E
TEAM PLD W L T RR PTS
South Africa 3 3 0 0 0.79 6
West Indies 3 2 1 0 0.25 4
England 3 1 2 0 -0.33 2
India 3 0 3 0 -0.47 0
GROUP F
TEAM PLD W L T RR PTS
Sri Lanka 3 3 0 0 1.27 6
Pakistan 3 2 1 0 1.19 4
New Zealand 3 1 2 0 -0.23 2
Ireland 3 0 3 0 -2.18 0