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The umpires at the match, held at Hagley Oval, reported Nicholls for potentially breaching Rule 3.1, article 1.15 of the Code on the third day of the game.

New Zealand's Henry Nicholls (R) and Will Young (L) walk from the field after their win during the 1st cricket ODI match between New Zealand and Bangladesh at University Oval in Dunedin on March 20, 2021.

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Amidst New Zealand's World Cup campaign, star batter faces ball-tampering charges

New Zealand decimated Sri Lanka by five wickets in their World Cup clash at the M Chinnaswamy stadium in Bengaluru to set up a possible semifinal clash against India.

New Zealand's Kane Williamson leads their side off as rain delays play during the ICC Men's Cricket World Cup India 2023 between New Zealand and Pakistan at M. Chinnaswamy Stadium on November 04, 2023 in Bangalore, India. (Getty Images)

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'Playing home team will be...': Kane Williamson wary of India's threat ahead of their likely World Cup 2023's semifinal

Trent Boult was adjudged the Player of the Match for his dazzling three-fer to help New Zealand annihilate Sri Lanka by five wickets in their World Cup clash on November 9.

New Zealand's star pacer Trent Boult (left) and India's batting maestros Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli in this frame. (Getty)

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'Time will tell...': Trent Boult warns Rohit Sharma & Co ahead of possible New Zealand vs India semifinal clash

Kane Williamson-led New Zealand are highly likely to go up against India in the World Cup 2023 semi-final at Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai on November 15.

Trent Boult celebrates a wicket with his teammates against Sri Lanka (Getty Images)

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New Zealand's dominating win almost ends Pakistan's semifinal chances, knocks Sri Lanka out of Champions Trophy 2025 

New Zealand captain Kane Williamson did not hold back when Angelo Mathews walked out to bat at M.Chinnaswamy Stadium after the timed out controversy.

New Zealand captain Kane Williamson teases Angelo Mathews during their last league clash of World Cup 2023 (Screengrab: Hotstar)

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Kane Williamson pokes fun at Angelo Mathews asking him he has checked the helmet strap, watch video

New Zealand's pace maestro Trent Boult was on a roll against Sri Lanka in their ODI World Cup clash as he went on to bust Wasim Akram's sensational record.

Trent Boult (left) and Daryl Mitchell unsuccessfully appeals for the LBW of Maheesh Theekshana during New Zealand vs Sri Lanka's World Cup clash at M. Chinnaswamy Stadium on November 09, 2023 in Bangalore, India. (Getty)

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NZ vs SL: Trent Boult shatters Wasim Akram, Glenn McGrath's sensational World Cup record with stunning spell vs Sri Lanka

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Bengaluru hopes for no rain as New Zealand take on Sri Lanka in a virtual Q/F| Sports Today

After starting their campaign with four consecutive wins, the Blackcaps stuttered after suffering a loss against India. Since that loss, the Kiwis have not been able to return to winning ways.&nbsp;

Kane Williamson (L) and Kusal Mendis (R). 

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NZ vs SL: Kane Williamson elects to field in high-stakes game, both teams make one change each in playing XI

New Zealand's bowling department has struggled throughout much of the World Cup, and Kane Williamson is hopeful that the return of Lockie Ferguson will inject some much-needed energy into the team.

New Zealand captain Kane Williamson in the file photo. (Getty)

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‘He balances out our attack nicely and…’: Kane Williamson hopes for NZ’s star pacer's return in crunch clash against Sri Lanka

With India, South Africa, and Australia firmly holding the top three spots, New Zealand, Pakistan, and Afghanistan are battling for the fourth slot in the race for World Cup 2023's semifinals.

India skipper Rohit Sharma shakes hands with Pakistan captain Babar Azam in this frame. (Getty)

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EXPLAINED: How Pakistan's chances to face Team India in World Cup semifinals are higher than New Zealand?

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New Zealand vs Sri Lanka Full Scorecard

NZ vs SL, Match 41, M.Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru, 09 November 2023 - Info

Amidst New Zealand's World Cup campaign, star batter faces ball-tampering charges

Match Details

ICC Cricket World Cup, 2023

Thu 9 November, 14:00:00 IST

New Zealand, who chose to field

M.Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru

Team Details

Team Form (Last 5 Matches)

Head To Head ( Last 5 Matches )

Sri Lanka in New Zealand, 3 ODI Series, 2025 On Jan 11

NZ
150 (29.4 ov)

SL
290/8 (50.0 ov)

Sri Lanka beat New Zealand by 140 runs

Sri Lanka in New Zealand, 3 ODI Series, 2025 On Jan 08

NZ
255/9 (37.0 ov)

SL
142 (30.2 ov)

New Zealand beat Sri Lanka by 113 runs

Sri Lanka in New Zealand, 3 ODI Series, 2025 On Jan 05

NZ
180/1 (26.2 ov)

SL
178 (43.4 ov)

New Zealand beat Sri Lanka by 9 wickets

Umpires

Umpire
Adrian Holdstock (SA), Joel Wilson (WI) and Richard Kettleborough (ENG)

Referee
Javagal Srinath (IND)

News updates

Amidst New Zealand's World Cup campaign, star batter faces ball-tampering charges

'Playing home team will be...': Kane Williamson wary of India's threat ahead of their likely World Cup 2023's semifinal

'Time will tell...': Trent Boult warns Rohit Sharma & Co ahead of possible New Zealand vs India semifinal clash

New Zealand's dominating win almost ends Pakistan's semifinal chances, knocks Sri Lanka out of Champions Trophy 2025

Kane Williamson pokes fun at Angelo Mathews asking him he has checked the helmet strap, watch video

NZ vs SL: Trent Boult shatters Wasim Akram, Glenn McGrath's sensational World Cup record with stunning spell vs Sri Lanka

Bengaluru hopes for no rain as New Zealand take on Sri Lanka in a virtual Q/F| Sports Today

NZ vs SL: Kane Williamson elects to field in high-stakes game, both teams make one change each in playing XI

‘He balances out our attack nicely and…’: Kane Williamson hopes for NZ’s star pacer's return in crunch clash against Sri Lanka

EXPLAINED: How Pakistan's chances to face Team India in World Cup semifinals are higher than New Zealand?

New Zealand vs Sri Lanka Full Scorecard

NZ vs SL, Match 41, M.Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru, 09 November 2023 - Info

Amidst New Zealand's World Cup campaign, star batter faces ball-tampering charges

Match Details

ICC Cricket World Cup, 2023

Thu 9 November, 14:00:00 IST

New Zealand, who chose to field

M.Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru

Team Details

Team Form (Last 5 Matches)

Head To Head ( Last 5 Matches )

Sri Lanka in New Zealand, 3 ODI Series, 2025 On Jan 11

NZ150 (29.4 ov)

SL290/8 (50.0 ov)

Sri Lanka beat New Zealand by 140 runs

Sri Lanka in New Zealand, 3 ODI Series, 2025 On Jan 08

NZ255/9 (37.0 ov)

SL142 (30.2 ov)

New Zealand beat Sri Lanka by 113 runs

Sri Lanka in New Zealand, 3 ODI Series, 2025 On Jan 05

NZ180/1 (26.2 ov)

SL178 (43.4 ov)

New Zealand beat Sri Lanka by 9 wickets

Umpires

UmpireAdrian Holdstock (SA), Joel Wilson (WI) and Richard Kettleborough (ENG)

RefereeJavagal Srinath (IND)

News updates

Amidst New Zealand's World Cup campaign, star batter faces ball-tampering charges

'Playing home team will be...': Kane Williamson wary of India's threat ahead of their likely World Cup 2023's semifinal

'Time will tell...': Trent Boult warns Rohit Sharma & Co ahead of possible New Zealand vs India semifinal clash

New Zealand's dominating win almost ends Pakistan's semifinal chances, knocks Sri Lanka out of Champions Trophy 2025

Kane Williamson pokes fun at Angelo Mathews asking him he has checked the helmet strap, watch video

NZ vs SL: Trent Boult shatters Wasim Akram, Glenn McGrath's sensational World Cup record with stunning spell vs Sri Lanka

Bengaluru hopes for no rain as New Zealand take on Sri Lanka in a virtual Q/F| Sports Today

NZ vs SL: Kane Williamson elects to field in high-stakes game, both teams make one change each in playing XI

‘He balances out our attack nicely and…’: Kane Williamson hopes for NZ’s star pacer's return in crunch clash against Sri Lanka

EXPLAINED: How Pakistan's chances to face Team India in World Cup semifinals are higher than New Zealand?

NZ
150 (29.4 ov)

SL
290/8 (50.0 ov)

NZ
255/9 (37.0 ov)

SL
142 (30.2 ov)

NZ
180/1 (26.2 ov)

SL
178 (43.4 ov)

Umpire
Adrian Holdstock (SA), Joel Wilson (WI) and Richard Kettleborough (ENG)

Referee
Javagal Srinath (IND)