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New Zealand v Sri Lanka, 1st Test, Christchurch, 1st day

Sri Lanka wilt under McCullum fire

Hagley Oval hosted New Zealand's first Boxing Day Test in 11 years
Hagley Oval hosted New Zealand's first Boxing Day Test in 11 years•Getty Images
The opening partnership had progressed to 37 when Hamish Rutherford was bowled by a full inswinger
The opening partnership had progressed to 37 when Hamish Rutherford was bowled by a full inswinger•AFP
But it was Brendon McCullum who put New Zealand in the ascendancy with a century off only 74 balls - the fastest in the country's history
But it was Brendon McCullum who put New Zealand in the ascendancy with a century off only 74 balls - the fastest in the country's history•Getty Images
McCullum did not make it though, falling for 195 off 134 deliveries, and New Zealand ended the first day on 429 for 7
McCullum did not make it though, falling for 195 off 134 deliveries, and New Zealand ended the first day on 429 for 7•Getty Images
Sri Lanka opted to bowl and Suranga Lakmal provided an early wicket
Sri Lanka opted to bowl and Suranga Lakmal provided an early wicket•Getty Images
Shaminda Eranga removed Tom Latham to make the score 60 for 2
Shaminda Eranga removed Tom Latham to make the score 60 for 2•Getty Images
With McCullum, Jimmy Neesham put on 153 runs at more than seven per over
With McCullum, Jimmy Neesham put on 153 runs at more than seven per over•Getty Images
Kane Williamson scored 54 off 98 balls, with seven fours
Kane Williamson scored 54 off 98 balls, with seven fours•Getty Images
McCullum powered on and had Nathan Astle's record for the fastest double-century - 153 balls - well within reach
McCullum powered on and had Nathan Astle's record for the fastest double-century - 153 balls - well within reach•AFP