Taylor, Styris see Kiwis win

Two sparkling half centuries from skipper Ross Taylor (67) and all rounder Scott Styris (57) helped the visiting New Zealand team pull off a three wicket victory over the Sri Lanka Board President’s XI in a practice match played at the SSC ground in Maitland Place yesterday.

Sri Lanka Board President’s XI: 219 for 9 in 50 overs (M. Siriwardena 41, F. Maharoof 39, T. Perera 62, D. Tuffey 2 for 34, A. Mackay 2 for 38, T. Southee 2 for 64)

New Zealand: 220 for 7 in 38 overs (M. Guptil 26, R. Taylor 67, S. Styris 57, D. Tuffey 20, K. Kulasekera 2 for 24).