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World Cup, 2015 14 Feb 15 to 29 Mar 15

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World Cup 2015 Photos

World Cup: New Zealand Register Historic Win Over Sri Lanka

February 14, 2015 11:43

New Zealand recorded a 98-run win to register their first victory over Sri Lanka in World Cup since 1992.

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Put in to bat, Brendon McCullum provided a fiery start to New Zealand under cloudy Christchurch. The Kiwi skipper scored 65 off 49 balls. (All Getty and AFP images)
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Kane Williamson had a nervous start but he kept his calm to hit a half-century.
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Dimuth Karunaratne took a superb diving catch to dismiss Kane Williamson.
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Suranga Lakmal picked up a couple of wickets, including Martin Guptill and Grant Elliott.
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Lasith Malinga looked out of sorts on his international return. Malinga was hammered for 84 runs in his 10 overs.
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Corey Anderson hit 75 of just 46 balls to power Kiwis to 331 for six.
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Sri Lanka were off to a slow but solid start. Tillakaratne Dilshan faced 41 balls for his 24.
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Lahiru Thirimanne played beautifully for his run-a-ball 60 before he was bowled by Trent Boult.
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Daniel Vettori bowled superbly as he finished with two for 34 in his 10 overs. Vettori also took a diving catch.
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New Zealand Prime Minister John Key, rugby star Richie McCaw and field hockey player Gemma Flynn also enjoyed the opener.
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Sri Lanka skipper Angelo Mathews hit 46 before he was dismissed by Tim Southee.
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Adam Milne, Corey Ander, Trent Boult, Tim Southee and Daniel Vettori picked up two wickets each as New Zealand registered a 98-run win over Sri Lanka.

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