New Zealand (L) and Sri Lanka's teams stand for the playing of national anthems before their Cricket World Cup match in Christchurch, February 14, 2015. PHOTO: REUTERS
The Black Caps made 331 for six batting first with Corey Anderson hitting 75, Brendon McCullum 65 and Kane Williamson contributing 57.
For Sri Lanka, leg-spinner Jeevan Mendis took two wickets for five runs off0 two overs and Suranga Lakmal two for 62.
In reply, Sri Lanka were well-placed at 124 for one before they lost their way.
Opener Lahiru Thirimanne top-scored with 65 while Kumar Sangakarra made 39, taking him past former Australian skipper Ricky Ponting as the second highest run scorer in one-day international history.
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