Sri Lanka and hosts New Zealand sing national anthems ahead of the maiden match of the World Cup 2015 at Christchurch on February 14, 2015. Photo: ICC

New Zealand skipper Brendon McCullum hammering a ball against Sri Lanka during the opening match of the World Cup 2015 on February 14, 2015. Photo: ICC

Brendon McCullum in action

Sri Lanka's Karunaratne taking a brilliant catch at mid-on ropes to dismiss Taylor during the opening match of the World Cup 2015 at Christchurch on February 14, 2015. Photo: ICC

Karunaratne dismissing Taylor

Sri Lanka's Angelo Mathews appeals against Brendon McCullum during the opening match of teh World Cup 2015 at Christchurch on February 14, 2015. Photo: ICC

Matchews appealing for McCullum's dismissal

New Zealand opener MJ Guptil against Sri Lanka during the opening match of the World Cup 2015 on February 14, 2015. Photo: ICC

Guptil in action

Sri Lankan opener Thirumane in action during the World Cup opening match against hosts New Zealand at Christchurch on February 14, 2015. Photo: ICC

Thirumane bats

Sri Lanka's Kumar Sangakkara takes the long walk back to the pavilion after being dismissed in the World Cup 2015 opening match against New Zealand on February 14, 2015. Photo: ICC

The long walk

The Sri Lankan team during the World Cup 2015 opener against New Zealand at Christchurch on February 14, 2015. Photo: ICC