He added 111 for the first wicket with Martin Guptill before falling to Rangana Herath
He added 111 for the first wicket with Martin Guptill before falling to Rangana HerathGetty Images
Kane Williamson, however, kept New Zealand ticking with his 13th fifty-plus score in 17 ODIs
Kane Williamson, however, kept New Zealand ticking with his 13th fifty-plus score in 17 ODIsGetty Images
Then, in two consecutive balls, Jeevan Mendis took as many wickets as he had in his previous 12 ODIs
Then, in two consecutive balls, Jeevan Mendis took as many wickets as he had in his previous 12 ODIsGetty Images
New Zealand's momentum hardly slackened as Corey Anderson took charge with a 46-ball 75
New Zealand's momentum hardly slackened as Corey Anderson took charge with a 46-ball 75AFP
Having been dropped by Jeevan Mendis on 43, Anderson plundered 73 for the sixth wicket with Luke Ronchi to propel NZ to 331 for 6
Having been dropped by Jeevan Mendis on 43, Anderson plundered 73 for the sixth wicket with Luke Ronchi to propel NZ to 331 for 6ICC
Sri Lanka's reply began on a positive note with Lahiru Thirimanne cracking a brisk fifty
Sri Lanka's reply began on a positive note with Lahiru Thirimanne cracking a brisk fiftyAFP

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Kumar Sangakkara infused more impetus, scoring 39 off 38 balls
Kumar Sangakkara infused more impetus, scoring 39 off 38 ballsGetty Images
The wicket of Thirimanne, though, triggered a middle-order slide, as Sri Lanka lost three wickets in two overs
The wicket of Thirimanne, though, triggered a middle-order slide, as Sri Lanka lost three wickets in two oversGetty Images
Angelo Mathews mounted some resistance but the innings unravelled quickly
Angelo Mathews mounted some resistance but the innings unravelled quicklyGetty Images
Sri Lanka lost their last four wickets for 37 as New Zealand romped to a 98-run win
Sri Lanka lost their last four wickets for 37 as New Zealand romped to a 98-run winGetty Images