Jesse Ryder (74) and Brendon McCullum (46) gave their side a solid start and then Martin Guptill (66) and Vettori with their fiery knocks down the order pushed Kiwis to an impressive 300-plus score.
Sri Lanka were off to a flying start with Tillakaratne Dilshan (41) and Sanath Jayasuriya (24) going berserk but lack of partnerships after their dismissal cost them dear.
Image: Jesse Ryder of New Zealand hits out during the ICC Champions Trophy.
Sri Lanka were off to a flying start with Tillakaratne Dilshan (41) and Sanath Jayasuriya (24) going berserk but lack of partnerships after their dismissal cost them dear.
Image: Jesse Ryder of New Zealand hits out during the ICC Champions Trophy.
