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New Zealand beat Sri Lanka in Champions Trophy

Published June 9, 2013 Updated June 9, 2013 04:14pm

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By Muhammad Iqbal

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CARDIFF: New Zealand defeated Sri Lanka by one wicket in a dramatic Champions Trophy group A match in Cardiff on Sunday.

Left-arm seamer Mitchell McClenaghan claimed four wickets as Sri Lanka were shot out for 138 after electing to take first strike.

Kumar Sangakkara top-scored with 68. New Zealand lost nine wickets before they surpassed the modest target in the 37th over after Lasith Malinga claimed 4-34.

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