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Skipper Sanath Jayasuriya cracked a masterly century to lead Sri Lanka to an important 47-run victory over New Zealand in the World Cup group B match.The dashing left-hander smashed 120 off 125 balls, his 16th one-day century, as Sri Lanka piled up an imposing 272-7 form 50 overs after being sent to bat at the Goodyear Park.The Kiwis managed only 225 in reply despite a brilliant 141 from Scott Styris which came after openers Stephen Fleming and Nathan Astle fell in the first two overs and half the side was back in the pavilion for 95.
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