New Zealand vs Sri Lanka ICC Cricket World Cup 2015 at Christchurch: Sri Lanka have a cautious start of run chase

Earlier a collective show by the New Zealand batting unit helped the Kiwis to put up a huge score.

Sri Lankan opening pair Tillakaratne Dilshan and Lahiru Thirimanne started the run chase cautiously against New Zealand. The Lankans need a huge 332 to win the opening encounter of ICC Cricket World Cup 2015 at Christchurch. The new ball was moving bit for Tim Southee and Trent Boult- the Kiwi opening bowlers, and Sri Lankan batsmen do not want to give early wickets to them. Amostnt two New Zealand bowler, Southee was very economical. After 5 overs Sri Lanka reach 17 for no loss.  Live Updates: New Zealand vs Sri Lanka Pool A game at Christchurch

Earlier a collective show by the New Zealand batting unit helped the Kiwis to put up a huge score of 331 for six in their allotted 50 overs. Three main batsmen of New Zealand — Brendon McCullum, Kane Williamson and Corey Anderson scored timely half-centuries, which helped the co-hosts for this ICC Cricket World Cup 2015 to put their highest score in World Cup.  Live Scorecard of the 1st ODI Pool A encounter between New Zealand and Sri Lanka

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