BENGALURU, Nov 10 (Reuters) - Sri Lanka's inconsistency cost them dear at the World Cup, coach Chris Silverwood said after his team suffered a seventh defeat in nine matches at the 50-overs tournament in India.
Sri Lanka, who had already been eliminated, lost by five wickets to New Zealand at Bengaluru's M. Chinnaswamy Stadium on Thursday.
"I think we've played some good cricket along the way, and I think we'll look back on certain games and rue missed opportunities, to be honest.
The top seven sides at the World Cup qualify for the Champions Trophy in 2025, along with hosts Pakistan.
Silverwood said they would review their performances in India and look at how they can improve heading into the next cycle.
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