Group stage (Pool A) — 2015 Cricket World Cup
February 14, 2015 · Hagley Oval, Christchurch
Result: NZNew Zealand — New Zealand won by 98 runs. NZNew Zealand 331/6 (50 overs), SLSri Lanka 233 all out (46.1 overs). February 14, 2015 · Hagley Oval, Christchurch.
Kumar Sangakkara became the second-highest run-scorer in ODI history during this innings, out for 0.
Scorecard
Sri Lanka won the toss and chose to field.
| Team | Score |
|---|---|
| NZNew Zealand (1st innings) | 331/6 (50 overs) |
| SLSri Lanka (2nd innings) | 233 all out (46.1 overs) |
Leading batters
| Team | Batter | Runs (balls) |
|---|---|---|
| NZNew Zealand | Corey Anderson | 75 (46) |
| NZNew Zealand | Martin Guptill | 65 (49) |
| SLSri Lanka | Tillakaratne Dilshan | 65 (60) |
| NZNew Zealand | Kane Williamson | 57 (65) |
| NZNew Zealand | Brendon McCullum | 49 (62) |
Leading bowlers
| Team | Bowler | Figures |
|---|---|---|
| NZNew Zealand | Trent Boult | 2/43 |
| NZNew Zealand | Daniel Vettori | 2/64 |
| NZNew Zealand | Adam Milne | 2/56 |
| NZNew Zealand | Tim Southee | 2/34 |
| NZNew Zealand | Corey Anderson | 2/18 |
Player of the Match
Corey Anderson (New Zealand)
Data last verified: 11 August 2026.
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