World Cup Pool A, Christchurch (Hagley Oval):
New Zealand 331-6 (50 overs): Anderson 75, B McCullum 65
Sri Lanka 233 (46.1 overs): Thirimanne 65, Anderson 2-18, Vettori 2-34
New Zealand won by 98 runs
Scorecard
Co-hosts New Zealand got off to a winning start with a resounding 98-run victory over Sri Lanka in the opening match of the World Cup in Christchurch.
Captain Brendon McCullum struck 65 off 49 balls as the Black Caps put on a rapid 111 for the first wicket.
Kane Williamson added a composed 57 before Corey Anderson blasted 75 off 46 balls to help the hosts to an imposing total of 331-6 from their 50 overs.
In reply, Sri Lanka subsided to 233 all out, with Daniel Vettori taking 2-34