Here are all the firsts of ICC World Cup 2015

Christchurch, Feb 14: New Zealand captain Brendon McCullum batted his way to several firsts at this edition of ICC World Cup here at Hagley Oval on the opening day of the tournament. Also today, England paceman Steven Finn took a hat-trick.

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The first match of World Cup 2015, between co-host New Zealand and Sri Lanka began today. Sri Lankan captain Angelo Mathews won the toss and opted to field. The Kiwis posted 331/6 in 50 overs and bowled out the opposition for 233 to win by 98 runs.

Corey Anderson won the Man-of-the-match award

Here are the firsts of 11th edition of World Cup

1st MATCH - New Zealand Vs Sri Lanka

1st WIN - New Zealand against Sri Lanka

1st HAT-TRICK - Steven Finn (England) Vs Australia

1st MAN-OF-THE-MATCH award - Corey Anderson (New Zealand)

1st VENUE - Hagley Oval, Christchurch

1st TOSS to win - Angelo Mathews

1st BALL bowled - Nuwan Kulasekara. He had also bowled the last ball of he previous World Cup in 2011 which was hit for a SIX by MS Dhoni to win the trophy

1st BALL faced - Martin Guptill

1st WIDE - Kulasekara (3rd ball of 1st over)

1st FOUR - Brendon McCullum off Kulasekara (6th ball of 1st over)