Anderson, McCullum set up massive win

In an opening-day display as emphatic as any in previous World Cup, New Zealand mauled Sri Lanka by 98 runs at the Hagley Oval

NZ can't fly under the radar this time - Hesson

Though a low-key approach to the knockouts has suited New Zealand at past world events, they have a target painted on their backs this time around, coach Mike Hesson acknowledged

McCullum sets the tone

New Zealand were not short on confidence coming into their World Cup opening game against Sri Lanka but to see Brendon McCullum take the game by the scruff of its neck was an uplifting experience

Corey Anderson's effort gets New Zealand off to winning start

A strong all-round display from Corey Anderson helped New Zealand beat Sri Lanka by 98 runs in their opening World Cup encounter which was played in Christ Church on Saturday.

New Zealand v Sri Lanka - #BendTheRules Moments

Turning points from the World Cup 2015, Group A match between New Zealand and Sri Lanka

New Zealand draw strength from old and new

New Zealand drew strength from two players at opposite ends of their career - Corey Anderson and Daniel Vettori - as they saw off Sri Lanka at the start of the World Cup

The crowd catch, and the players' drops

Plays of the Day from the Group A World Cup 2015 match between New Zealand and Sri Lanka, in Christchurch

Fielding woes continue Sri Lankan distress

The downed catches are the cause of so much of their woe, but also, are a reflection of the confidence of a side, that has lost 12 out of 19 completed ODIs, plus two Tests, since mid-October

Hagley 100, Sanga 1000

Stats highlights from the Group A match between New Zealand and Sri Lanka in Christchurch

Big New Zealand win adds to hype

5-0 in World Cups since 2003

New Zealand have lost their last five World Cup games against Sri Lanka, but the last time they beat them was in New Zealand, in 1992

Specialist bowlers or allrounders? Mathews undecided

Beginning his World Cup on the back of a difficult few weeks in New Zealand, Sri Lanka captain Angelo Mathews was characteristically non-committal on the likely combination to appear in the tournament opener

Great build-up, but slate is now clean - McCullum

None of the New Zealand players have been afraid to laud the side's recent performances, least of all Brendon McCullum, but on the eve of the World Cup he knew the time for looking back was finished

Dark horses no more

It is rare, bordering on unprecedented, for New Zealand to enter a global event with such expectations. Something the rugby union team live with, but not the cricketers

SL 5, NZ 0 in World Cups since 2003

New Zealand have lost their last five World Cup games against Sri Lanka, but the last time they beat them was in New Zealand, in 1992