Partners in crime

When Sri Lanka's two stalwarts Kumar Sangakkara and Mahela Jayawardane departed cheaply in the first semifinal against the West Indies a big total looked a distant reality. However, Lahiru Thrimanne and Angelo Mathews provided the late thrust to take their side to a challenging 160-6. Thirimanne struck a 35-ball 44 while a more aggressive Mathews hammered a 23-ball 40.