New Zealand virtually sealed the last semifinal berth with a convincing five-wicket win over Sri Lanka in their final league match of the World Cup in Bengaluru on Thursday. Putting an end to their four-match losing streak, the Kiwis displayed dominance by chasing down the 172-run target with an impressive 160 balls to spare, thereby significantly improving their net run rate. This victory propelled New Zealand to 10 points, becoming the fourth team to seal the last semi-final spot in all probability, alongside India, South Africa, and Australia.
