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World Cup, New Zealand v Sri Lanka: How the teams stack up

February 13, 2015 12:02 IST

Factbox on Saturday's World Cup match between New Zealand and Sri Lanka at Hagley Oval in Christchurch.

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From left, Daniel Vettori,Mitchell McClenaghan and Tim Southee challnge for the ball during the New Zealand nets session. Photograph: Michael Steele/Getty Images

NEW ZEALAND

Captain: Brendon McCullum

Coach: Mike Hesson

Squad: Brendon McCullum (captain), Martin Guptill, Kane Williamson, Ross Taylor, Tom Latham, Grant Elliott, Corey Anderson, Daniel Vettori, Luke Ronchi, Nathan McCullum, Kyle Mills, Tim Southee, Adam Milne, Trent Boult, Mitchell McClenaghan.

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SRI LANKA

Captain: Angelo Mathews

Coach: Marvan Attapatu

Squad: Angelo Mathews (captain), Tillakaratne Dilshan, Dimuth Karunaratne, Kumar Sangakkara, Mahela Jayawardene, Dinesh Chandimal, Lahiru Thirimanne, Thisara Perera, Jeevan Mendis, Sachithra Senanayake, Rangana Herath, Lasith Malinga, Nuwan Kulasekara, Suranga Lakmal, Dushmantha Chameera

New Zealand v Sri Lanka head to head:

Total played: 89. New Zealand won 41, Sri Lanka won 40; tied 1; no result 7

Played at Hagley Oval: 1. New Zealand won 1, Sri Lanka won 0

Last match: Jan 29, 2015. Sri Lanka beat New Zealand by 34 runs at Wellington Regional Stadium

Source: REUTERS
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