New Zealand stretched their unbeaten run in the ongoing T20 World Cup as the Kiwis thrashed Sri Lanka by 65 runs in a Group 1 clash at the Sydney Cricket Ground on Saturday. Glenn Phillips (104) smashed his second T20I ton as the Kiwis recovered from a top-order collapse to post a total of 167/7. Phillips hit 10 fours and four sixes before getting dismissed on 104 in the final over. In reply, Sri Lanka were bowled out for a paltry total of 102, with Trent Boult returning figures of 4-0-13-4.
Four games have been washed out due to rain, including three in Group 1.
The Blackcaps face a crunch game against England next in Brisbane on Tuesday while Sri Lanka face a must-win clash with Afghanistan on the same day to keep their hopes alive.
Top two teams will qualify for the semi-finals.