Sri Lanka ended England’s gruelling five-month global odyssey with a comprehensive 10-wicket triumph yesterday to set up a World Cup semi-final showdown against New Zealand.

Openers Tillakaratne Dilshan, with 108 not out, and Upul Tharanga, who hit an unbeaten 102, enjoyed their second 200-plus partnership of the tournament, wrapping up victory in Colombo with more than 10 overs to spare.

The win also allowed Muttiah Muralitharan to extend his 19-year career by at least three more days with Sri Lanka facing the Kiwis in Colombo on Tuesday.

England made a dogged 229 for six in their 50 overs.

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