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.
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.
Catch Matt Henry post match as he reflects on the bowling effort in our @cricketworldcup opener vs Sri Lanka 🏏 #BACKTHEBLACKCAPS #CWC19 #NZvSL pic.twitter.com/eQYeTFWVpS
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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.
Post match chats for the team! @radiosportnz’s Bryan Waddle in his pomp! 📻 #NZvSL #BACKTHEBLACKCAPS pic.twitter.com/JaEdIs6dsL
— BLACKCAPS (@BLACKCAPS) June 1, 2019
The team relocates to London to prepare for Wednesday's game against Bangladesh at The Oval.
AS IT HAPPENED
Good start for #KaneWilliamson with the coin! He’s won the toss in our opening @cricketworldcup match and we are bowling first! #CWC19 #BACKTHEBLACKCAPS #NZvSL 👏🏽 🏆 pic.twitter.com/fK1E82lBj4
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STILL SMILING! Tim Southee sits out today with a right calf niggle while Henry Nicholls has a slight hamstring twinge, both day by day prospects @cricketworldcup 🇳🇿 #BACKTHEBLACKCAPS #CWC19 #cricket @PhotosportNZ pic.twitter.com/NHKcBw8vQz
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HENRY DOUBLE STRIKE! Two in two balls for Matt Henry, first Perera (29) skies one to Colin de Grandhomme before Martin Guptill takes a superb diving catch at second slip to remove Mendis for a golden duck 🐥
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DRINKS here at Cardiff! Lockie Ferguson and Colin de Grandhomme both claim wickets in their opening overs! Bowling effort is ON!
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Sri Lanka 100 up after 22 overs here in Cardiff 🏏
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Karunaratne 38*
Perera 19*
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WICKET! Trent Boult gets his first of the day, Lakmal spooning a catch to Santner in the circle. Last man in for Sri Lanka is Lasith Malinga, he joins Karunaratne who has just brought up his half century!
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GOT EM! Lockie Ferguson knocks over Malinga with a full, fast, straight one! Sri Lanka ALL OUT for 136 - superb effort with the ball from NZ!
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#STATATTACK 136 is 6th lowest total NZ have bowled a side out for in a CWC match. Today's pick:
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🏏 Ferguson 3-22
🏏 Henry 3-29
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A good start with the bat from Guptill and Munro who raise the 50-run stand in the 8th over. 137 is the target in Cardiff - follow live | https://t.co/7lazoktvOK #NZvSL #CWC19 pic.twitter.com/HXZaslLCBI
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Guptill and Munro going nicely in Cardiff as we raise the 100 in the 13th over. Guptill also posts his 50 off 39 balls. 137 target coming quickly! Card | https://t.co/7lazoktvOK #NZvSL pic.twitter.com/VMC6Nu3m0y
— BLACKCAPS (@BLACKCAPS) June 1, 2019
HAPPY FANS! It's drinks here with NZ 120/0 after 15 overs and closing in on victory. Munro (56*) has also brought up his half century, joining his @aucklandcricket team-mate Guptill (61*)
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VICTORY! Martin Guptill (74*) and Colin Munro (58*) complete the job for the team without losing a wicket, superb effort!
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Post match chats for the team! @radiosportnz’s Bryan Waddle in his pomp! 📻 #NZvSL #BACKTHEBLACKCAPS pic.twitter.com/JaEdIs6dsL
— BLACKCAPS (@BLACKCAPS) June 1, 2019