Sports world daily: New Zealand beat Sri Lanka to clinch T20 series; Pegula reaches Charleston semis

Jessica Pegula beat Paula Badosa to set up Charleston semifinal clash against defending champion Belinda Bencic.

In the Premier League, former Chelsea star and manager Frank Lampard feels he’s prepared for his return as interim-manager of the club. Meanwhile, former Manchester City captain Vincent Kompany has helped Burnley overturn their fortunes and earn promotion to the English top flight.

Later, in cricket, New Zealand beat Sri Lanka in a thrilling T20 match to clinch the series against the visitors.

Here’s a look at the key stories from international sporting events through the day for 8 April, 2023:

Seifert helps New Zealand win series

Tim Seifert was the match-winner for the second straight game as New Zealand clinched the T20 series against Sri Lanka with a tense four-wicket victory in Queenstown on Saturday.

Seifert blasted a career-high 88 off 48 balls to fire the Black Caps to 183-6 from 19.5 overs after the tourists had posted 182-6 in the third and final game at John Davies Oval.

The opener struck 10 fours and three sixes in an innings that bore many of the hallmarks of his unbeaten 79 when New Zealand levelled the series at Dunedin on Wednesday.

Captain Tom Latham provided the only meaningful support with 31 off 23 and New Zealand’s middle order nearly conspired...

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