Listless India crumble to 200-run defeat

New Zealand's plan of loading their side with seamers paid off well as they bullied a carefree Indian top order under lights to register a 200-run win inclusive of a bonus point in Dambulla

India undone by 'spongy' bounce

Every now and then the Indian batting is tested in difficult one-day conditions, and they usually tend to come up short, though not as spectacularly as against New Zealand in the opening match of the tri-series

Successful second wind for Styris

How many can make two international comebacks after turning 34? Yet, Styris is now firmly back in New Zealand's plans for the 2011 World Cup

A run-less debut and Taylor's gamble

Plays of the Day from the first ODI between India and New Zealand in Dambulla

Stylish Styris sets up thumping win

Time for Yuvraj to turn the clock back

The tri-series is Yuvraj Singh's first chance to steer the focus back to his cricket, away from the fitness issues, away from Page 3

Taylor backs Williamson and McKay to deliver

Ross Taylor, the New Zealand captain, is happy his team will get to play in all three countries hosting the World Cup over the next few months, calling the line-up of matches the "ideal preparation" for the showpiece tournament

Experienced India favoured in opener

Both sides are missing key players but India will start as favourites, particularly given the amount of experience the team has of the conditions in Dambulla