01 Jun, 19:19 (IST)

So, that's the end of this match! New Zealand win by ten wickets! What an impressive performance by the Blackcaps. Openers Martin Guptill and Colin Munro added unbeaten 137 and finish unbeaten on 73 and 58 respectively. With this New Zealand open their account on the ICC CWC 2019 points table | NZ vs SL Full Scorecard

01 Jun, 19:02 (IST)

And now Colin Munro completes his half-century as well. That will do a loot good to his confidence. 50 off 41 balls for the left-hander. Meanwhile, New Zealand needs 32 more runs to win this contest.

01 Jun, 18:59 (IST)

That's half-century up for Martin Guptill. He brings it up with a six over long-on. 50 off 39 balls for the Kiwi opener. What a start to World Cup campaign for Guptill. 

01 Jun, 18:47 (IST)

New Zealand need 60 more runs from 40 overs and mere formalities remain in this game. Sri Lanka were 51 for three at the same stage. Meanwhile, Martin Guptill is batting on 36 off 29 balls while Colin Munro is on 39 off 31 balls.

01 Jun, 18:26 (IST)

This is a good start for New Zealand considering they are chasing a paltry target of 137 runs. Meanwhile, Suranga Lakmal gives away 14 runs from this over.

01 Jun, 18:16 (IST)

Martin Guptill is looking to play aggressively, perhaps he wants to finish this game quickly. He has thus far smashed two fours. Colin Munro, on the other hand, has been watchful so far. 

01 Jun, 18:03 (IST)

Lasith Malinga opens the bowling for Sri Lanka. Martin Guptill and Colin Munro are the New Zealand openers. Life early on for Guptill, as an edge from his bat falls short of second slip. Good beginning this for New Zealand, two boundaries in this over for Guptill.

01 Jun, 17:30 (IST)

So. that's it! Sri Lanka have been bundled out for just 136 runs. Matt Henry was excellent with the new ball and then rest of the New Zealand bowlers followed the suit. Lasith Malinga is the last wicket to fell. Sri Lankan captain Dimuth Karunaratne carries the bat and finishes unbeaten on 52 off 84 balls. Do join us back for New Zealand's chase.

01 Jun, 17:23 (IST)

Sri Lankan captain Dimuth Karunaratne has completed his half-century. He is fighting a lone battle. Perhaps showing others how to bat. Sri Lanka's first target here will be to go past the 150-run mark.

01 Jun, 17:19 (IST)

OUT! Suranga Lakmal departs. Trent Boult picks his first wicket. Sri Lanka are now nine down. Dimuth Karunaratne is holding fort for Sri Lanka but is losing out on partners. S Lakmal c Santner b Boult 7(13) 

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Match number three of ICC Cricket World Cup 2019 will see New Zealand and Sri Lanka lock horns at the Cardiff Wales Stadium in Cardiff. This apparently is the opening match for both New Zealand and Sri Lanka. The Kane Williamson-led side is being rated as one of the favourites to make it to the semi-finals and they begin this contest as favourites as well. Sri Lanka have struggled of late in ODIs and now under new skipper, Dimuth Karunaratne will be looking to change things for good. Stay tuned for NZ vs SL live score updates. Live Cricket Streaming of New Zealand vs Sri Lanka Match on Hotstar and Star Sports: Watch Free Telecast and Live Score of NZ vs SL ICC Cricket World Cup 2019 Clash on TV and Online.

The Blackcaps come into the 2019 Cricket World Cup as number fourth-ranked side in ODIs while Sri Lanka, on the other hand, are placed on the ninth spot in the rankings. And that tells us a lot about how Sri Lanka have been performing in this format.

The two sides met earlier this year in New Zealand in a three-match ODI series and it was hosts who emerged victorious in all three matches. So, the Kiwis hands down are favourites to win this contest. But writing off Sri Lanka won’t be a wise thing either. New Zealand vs Sri Lanka Cricket Score 3rd ODI Match.

With the likes of Lasith Malinga, Angelo Mathews, Kusal Perera and Thisara Perera in their ranks, Sri Lanka is a decent looking side and if they get their act together they can emerge as a potent force. Though Sri Lanka comes with a baggage of past it is a new tournament and they can start afresh. New Zealand vs Sri Lanka, ICC Cricket World Cup 2019 Weather Report: Check Out the Weather Forecast and Pitch Report of Sophia Gardens Stadium in Cardiff.

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New Zealand, on the other hand, have been playing well. And is loaded with match-winners in all departments. Martin Guptill, Williamson, and Ross Taylor lead Kiwis’ batting department while in bowling they have the services of Tim Southee, Trent Boult, Matt Henry and Mitchell Santner. In Jimmy Neesham, Blackcaps have a match-winning all-rounder. Odds are certainly in favour of New Zealand to win this contest, but anything can happen on a cricket field. Just like West Indies stunned Pakistan the other day.