Mendis spins Sri Lanka into the semis

Jun 16, 2009

Sri Lanka were dealt an early blow, as they lost Sanath Jayasuriya in the first over•Getty Images

Tillakaratne Dilshan continued his good form, cracking a 37-ball 48•AFP

Mahela Jayawardene added the finishing touches, stroking an unbeaten 41 to lift Sri Lanka to a challenging 158•Getty Images

Redmond fell to Lasith Malinga, as New Zealand begin to slip•Getty Images

Mendis was the star for Sri Lanka, finishing with 3 for 9 and helping bowl New Zealand out for 110•Associated Press

Kyle Mills then got rid of Chamara Silva•Associated Press

Kumar Sangakkara supported him well in a partnership of 62•AFP

Aaron Redmond raced away, scoring 23•Getty Images

Scott Styris was the second wicket in a match-turning over from Ajantha Mendis, swinging the game decisively in Sri Lanka's favour•Associated Press

Daniel Vettori dismissed both Dilshan and Sangakkara, but was taken for 32 in his four overs•Associated Press

Isuru Udana delivered Sri Lanka their first breakthrough, dismissing Brendon McCullum for 10•Associated Press

Jacob Oram was done in by a slower ball from Udana, as Sri Lanka tightened the stranglehold•Associated Press