Colombo, September 08: Sri Lanka have won the match by 97 runs against New Zealand. New Zealand failed to reach the target, chasing a moderate total of 217 runs.
The Kiwis surrendered to the Lankan bowling attack at 36.1 overs making 119 runs and remaining all out.
Sri Lanka tasted the victory at opening match at R Premdasa stadium in Colombo. Malinga was the highest wicket taker with 4 scalps.
Kiwis batsman GD Elliott was the highest scoring player for the New Zealand. Elliot made 41 runs before falling prey to Jayasuriya.
—Agencies