ICC World Cup: Sri Lanka vs New Zealand

Sri Lanka overtook Australia and moved to the top of group A after convincingly defeating New Zealand by 112 runs in Mumbai. (Getty Images)

Muttiah Muralitharan was instrumental in the downfall of the New Zealanders picking up 4 wickets, including that of captain Ross Taylor. (Getty Images)

Ajantha Mendis finally got another game under his belt and ably supported Muralitharan by taking 2 wickets. (Getty Images)

New Zealand lost wickets at regular intervals and the only time they looked good to challenge Sri Lanka, was when Taylor was at the crease. However, Taylor fell for 33. (Getty Images)

The New Zealand innings began in a similar fashion to Sri Lanka's as both their openers departed early. (Getty Images)

Earlier, a late charge from Angelo Mathews, who slammed an unbeaten 41 off 35 balls, lifted the Lankan target to 265. (Getty Images)

Kiwis claimed some quick wickets late in the innings with Nathan McCullum taking 2. It was some consolation for McCullum who had earlier snapped a spectacular catch of Mahela Jayawardene off his own bowling, but the 3rd umpire gave the benefit of doubt to the Lankan batsman. (AFP Photo)

Skipper Kumar Sangakkara proved to be the mainstay of the Lankan batting as he top-scored with 111 off 128 balls, which included 12 fours and 2 sixes. (Getty Images)

Sangakkara combined with Jayawardene to revive Sri Lanka after early setbacks as the duo put on 145 for the 3rd wicket. Jayawardene scored 66. (Getty Images)

Tim Southee, who was the pick of the bowlers for New Zealand with 3 wickets, got the early breakthroughs, getting rid of openers Tilakratne Dilshan and Upul Tharanga. (AFP Photo)