Journalism of Courage
It was a clinical effort from New Zealand which helped them thrash Sri Lanka by 98 runs. (Source: Reuters)
Skipper Brendon McCullum set the tone for a blistering performance with a quickfire 62 at a stike rate of over 130. (Source: Reuters)
Lasith Malinga in his first game back from a long injury layoff gave away 84 in his 10 overs while claiming no wickets. (Source: Reuters)
The baton was passed to an eager Kane Williamson and his stable 57 moved New Zealand along in what seemed to be an increasingly one sided game. (Source: AP)
Sri Lankan captain Angelo Matthews couldnt find a weakness in a very well rounded New Zealand batting order. (source: AP)
A scintillating 75 from Corey Anderson took the aggression one step further as the Kiwis finished their innings at 331/6. (Source: AP)
FIRST DAY FIRST SHOW: No major world sporting event would be complete without the streaking community making their presence felt as one made his way onto the pitch in New Zealand's opener vs Sri Lanka. (Source: Reuters)
Daniel Vettori bowled a near perfect game as the experienced spinner picked up 2 wickets but more importantly gave away just 34 runs in his alotted 10 overs. (Source: Reuters)
Lahiru Thirimanne started well despite a shaky start from the more experience Sri Lankan batsmen and got himself 65 of 60 deliveries before falling to a fast and very furious Boult. (Source: Reuters)
Kumar Sangakkara was the next to fall victim to a stunning Trent Boult delivery. (source: Reuters)
At the end of the day, New Zealand's mamoth total of 331 was out of reach for a beleaguered Sri Lanka team who ultimately fell short by 98 runs in the World Cup opener. (Source: Reuters)
