Matt Henry and Lockie Ferguson tear up Sri Lanka
New Zealand's demolition of Sri Lanka in Cardiff was a powerful display by a team that always seems to figure at the pointy end of World Cups
01/06Result
3rd match, ICC Cricket World Cup at Cardiff, Jun 1 2019
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![Sri Lanka]( "Sri Lanka")
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![New Zealand]( "New Zealand")
137/0 (16.1/50 ov)
Player of the Match
01/06Result
3rd match, ICC Cricket World Cup at Cardiff, Jun 1 2019
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![Sri Lanka]( "Sri Lanka")
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![New Zealand]( "New Zealand")
137/0 (16.1/50 ov)
Player of the Match
Match Day
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As it happened - New Zealand v Sri Lanka
ESPNcricinfo's live updates and analysis for New Zealand and Sri Lanka's opening game of World Cup 2019
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The undercards descend on Cardiff
Every venue has been injected with a bit of oomph to pull crowds and make some noise, but it's slightly different in rugby country
Preview
Settled New Zealand take aim at ragtag Sri Lanka
Wicketkeeper Tom Latham has resumed training at full tilt and is set to return from a finger injury
