New Zealand opened the ODI series against Sri Lanka with a performance they would do well to replicate at the Champions Trophy, with Henry collecting his third-best figures to ins

Fresh from their resounding win at Wellington, the NZ men hope to clinch their three-match series at Hamilton.

Daryl Mitchell and Michael Bracewell have made half centuries in a 105-run sixth wicket partnership to help lead New Zealand to an eight-run win over Sri Lanka in the first of three T20 internationals.

Today’s opening ODI between the Black Caps and Sri Lanka will offer a chance for those on the fringes to play their way into the Champions Trophy squad. But given the nature of contemporary cricket, what happens at the Basin Reserve will be equally influential as matches played in Australia,

The New Zealanders are aiming continue their dominance over Sri Lanka in home conditions in the second one-dayer in Hamilton.