New Zealand ended the first day of their first Test with Sri Lanka in control as Brendon McCullum scored 195 runs to leave the Black Caps 429-7 at the close.
McCullum put on a masterclass at the new, redeveloped Hagley Oval, with teammates James Neesham (85) and Kane Williamson (54) both reaching their half-centuries.
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Sri Lanka looked in control early on in the match, as they reduced the hosts to 60-2 and then 80-3 but failed to capitalise on their impressive start.
It was McCullum that stole the show, however, as his near double-century came off only 134 balls, scoring 18 fours and 11 sixes.
The batsman even broke his own record for fastest Test century by a New Zealander and ultimately helped put the hosts in full control against Sri Lanka.
Sam McEvoy
