New Zealand win Twenty20 thriller against Sri Lanka

Nathan McCullum was New Zealand's hero with a six off the penultimate delivery as they beat Sri Lanka in the opening game of the ICC World Twenty20.

Sri Lanka's 135-6 in Guyana was constructed around a brilliant 81 from 51 balls by Mahela Jayawardene.

Jesse Ryder hit 42 from 27 balls as the Kiwis started the chase brightly but they lost their way mid-innings.

Jacob Oram revived them with two sixes, and McCullum's blow off Lasith Malinga saw them home by two wickets.

New Zealand start with tense victory