New Zealand beat Sri Lanka to stay in Champions Trophy

New Zealand turned up at the Wanderers needing a win to stay alive in the ICC Champions Trophy, and at the end of an intriguing match it was Sri Lanka who found themselves on the verge of flying home in disappointment. The bad news for the NZ is that Jesse Ryder who played an important role in NZ victory is out of the tournament after falling prey to an injury. Defending an impressive 315, which was set up by a century opening stand and a muscular finish, New Zealand were given a scare when Mahela Jayawardene took Sri Lanka to within striking range. But they fought back, despite some shoddy catching, to secure a nervy victory. All rounder Jacob Orem is already out of the tournament. NZ Captain Daniel Vettori believed that the team would miss Ryder in rest of the matches.