Group stage (Group A) — 2011 Cricket World Cup
March 18, 2011 · Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai
Result: SLSri Lanka — Sri Lanka won by 112 runs. SLSri Lanka 265/9 (50 overs), NZNew Zealand 153 all out (35 overs). March 18, 2011 · Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai.
Player of the Match not confirmed to this round's sourcing standard, though Jayawardene's century made him the standout candidate.
Scorecard
Sri Lanka won the toss and chose to bat.
| Team | Score |
|---|---|
| SLSri Lanka (1st innings) | 265/9 (50 overs) |
| NZNew Zealand (2nd innings) | 153 all out (35 overs) |
Leading batters
| Team | Batter | Runs (balls) |
|---|---|---|
| SLSri Lanka | Mahela Jayawardene | 111 (128) |
| SLSri Lanka | Kumar Sangakkara | 66 (90) |
Leading bowlers
| Team | Bowler | Figures |
|---|---|---|
| SLSri Lanka | Muttiah Muralitharan | 4/25 |
Player of the Match
Not confirmed to this site's sourcing standard for this match — omitted rather than guessed at.
Data last verified: 11 August 2026.
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