Martin Guptill and Colin Munro knocked off the 137 run target in 16.1 overs. PHOTOSPORT

BLACKCAPS v Sri Lanka, ICC Cricket World Cup, Cardiff Wales Stadium

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The BLACKCAPS have claimed a 10-wicket victory over Sri Lanka at Cardiff Wales Stadium in their first round robin fixture of the 2019 ICC Cricket World Cup.

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New Zealand captain Kane Williamson won the toss and elected to bowl first on a surface that had a green tinge to it.

Matt Henry struck early for the Kiwis, taking a wicket with the second ball of the day, finishing with 3-29 to claim the Player of the Match award.

Lockie Ferguson was also a strong performer with the ball, taking 3-22 and regularly clocking speeds close to 150 kms.

The New Zealand openers completed a comprehensive victory, Martin Guptill (73*) and Colin Munro (58*) both scoring half-centuries as they eclipsed the Sri Lankan total in the 17th over.

Β The team relocates to London to prepare for Wednesday's game against Bangladesh at The Oval.

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