World Cup Daily 2023, Day 36: Barring something totally ridiculous, the Black Caps are into a fifth World Cup semi-final in a row. To make sure of it, they had to knock Sri Lanka over after losing four on the trot and did so with ease, chasing down the 172 set for them in just 23.2 overs to get some more of that sweet Net Run Rate - the measure that will see them through to the final four. Support the show with a Nerd Pledge at <a href="https://patreon.com/thefinalword">patreon.com/thefinalword</a> Find out what's fun at Westfield London and Westfield Stratford City – More extra, less ordinary!<a href="https://www.westfield.com/united-kingdom/london">https://www.westfield.com/united-kingdom/london</a><a href="https://www.westfield.com/united-kingdom/stratfordcity">https://www.westfield.com/united-kingdom/stratfordcity</a> Find previous episodes at <a href="https://bit.ly/finalwordcricket">finalwordcricket</a>.comTitle track by <a href="https://urthboy.com/">Urthboy</a> Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices">podcastchoices.com/adchoices</a>

Story Time 158 – The great eccentric educator

Cricket for everyone – your friendly guide to the world's strangest sport. Geoff Lemon and Adam Collins combine match analysis with irreverence, politics, interviews and history as they follow the game they love around the world. You can support the show at patreon.com/thefinalword.
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