In the cricket match, New Zealand needed to score 172 runs for victory. Initially, players Devon Conway and Rachin Ravindra made a good start, but the team lost 5 wickets quickly. Nevertheless, they went on to defeat Sri Lanka by five wickets with many balls to spare in the ongoing ICC Men's World Cup 2023 in Bengaluru.

During the second part of the game, New Zealand's batsmen Devon Conway and Rachin Ravindra provided a solid start. After their dismissals, Daryl Mitchell played effectively, and Glenn Phillips sealed the win for New Zealand in just 23.2 overs. Angelo Mathews of Sri Lanka took two wickets, while Dushmantha Chameera and Maheesh Theekshana claimed one each.

This victory has propelled New Zealand closer to the semi-finals with 10 points from 9 matches and a positive net run rate. They currently hold the fourth position, and the outcome depends on the Pakistan-England match on November 11. Pakistan not only needs to win but also requires a significant margin of victory.

Should New Zealand secure a spot in the semi-finals, they will face India at Mumbai's Wankhede Stadium on November 15. Alternatively, if Pakistan manages to qualify, they will meet India on November 16 at Eden Gardens.

In the initial innings, the Sri Lankan team was dismissed for 171 runs. The lower-order batsmen contributed to a competitive score. Sri Lanka continued to lose wickets, with Mitchell Santner taking two crucial wickets through spin, and Lockie Ferguson's pace disrupting the Sri Lankan batting order. In the first 10 overs, Trent Boult secured three wickets, while Tim Southee and Lockie Ferguson took one each. Kusal Perera played exceptionally well, achieving the fastest half-century of the ICC World Cup 2023 in just 21 balls. Angelo Mathews and Dhananjaya de Silva are the current batsmen.

Reflecting on their historical encounters, New Zealand and Sri Lanka have faced each other 101 times in ODIs. New Zealand leads with 51 wins to Sri Lanka's 41, with eight inconclusive matches and one ending in a tie. In their latest clash in March 2023, New Zealand emerged victorious by six wickets.

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