Black Caps seal ODI series win against SL

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New Zealand has beaten Sri Lanka by 120 runs in the sixth ODI at the University Oval this morning to wrap up victory in the seven-game series.

The hosts elected to bat after winning the toss and an unbeaten 97 from Kane Williamson, coupled with a 96 from Ross Taylor, helped the Kiwis post 315-8.

However, as Sri Lanka finished up all out on 195 as New Zealand boast an unassailable 4-1 lead heading into the final game.

Kumar Sangakkara provided the first real contribution at the crease following a combined 50 from openers Lahiru Thirimanne (29) and Tillakaratne Dilshan (21).

The seventh and last game gets underway on Thursday.

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Comments - 4

Labby Sunday, 25 January 2015 11:49 AM

a pathetic display, to say the least.

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Ceylonese Sunday, 25 January 2015 02:24 PM

How Dimuth has become an ODI batsmen suddenly? Smell fishy

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Chand Sunday, 25 January 2015 08:28 PM

Dimuth, Thirimanna and Thisara should remove from the world cup squad.

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sss Sunday, 25 January 2015 08:29 PM

is nishantha Ranatunga who address employees in filth still there

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