On the first Boxing Day match, New Zealand brushed aside Sri Lanka in the first ODI of the five match series at Hagley Oval, Christchruch. Demoralised Sri Lankan team batting first bowled out for 188. Milinda Siriwardana scored 66 off 82 balls and Nuwan Kulasekara scored 58.

But, Brendon McCullum, who will retire from international cricket in February, at his home venue has played a destructive innings. McCullum and his opening partner Martin Guptill blew away Sri Lankan bowler. The captain scored 25 balls 55 while Martin Guptill scored 56 balls 79. New Zealand chased down the target in 21 overs with 7 wickets in hand.

Here is how twitter recated:

James Bond, Licence to Kill. Brendon McCullum Licence to thrill #NZvsSL

— 15Degrees (@desigiri82) December 26, 2015

Lol it’s #ODI or #T20? Sensational innings #Baz !!! 55 off 25 balls Brilliant That’s #Bazz for us.. #NZvsSL

— Rahul Chauhan (@YoRahul007) December 26, 2015

Great Achievement! Brendon McCullum Smashed 23 Balls Half Century vs Sri Lanka in first ODI as New Zealand on their way to victory.. #NZvSL

— Ab_Malik (@PTVSports_T20) December 26, 2015

Clinical New Zealand thrash Sri Lanka in opening ODI: Matt Henry, Doug Bracewell, Martin Guptill and Brendon McCullum combined to hel…

— Pankaj Bhatt (@bhattpankaj43) December 26, 2015

Brutal McCullum proves he’s still got it: RETIRING New Zealand star Brendon McCullum was at his brutal best against Sri Lanka, blasti…

— R.MAHER (@KinMAHER) December 26, 2015

The match will end in 15 overs it seems & most likely a 10 wkt win. -_- #SLvNZ

— Rukhshan Hameem (@rukhshan) December 26, 2015

Wow….what a beauty here at Hagley !!! #NZvSL Theres @scottbstyris in the middle…. Lots of talent in this SL team pic.twitter.com/hZ5uxRDuCW

— Russel Arnold (@RusselArnold69) December 25, 2015

What a bunch of slobs leaving the hillside full of trash at the #cricket . #SriLanka #NewZealand #ODI #NZvSL #SLvNZ

— The Sports Savior (@TheSportsSavior) December 26, 2015

Mathews, may the brain be with you! #SLvNZ

— Damian Dhark (@Tharitheman) December 26, 2015

Latham amidst Guptill, McCULLUM luks a Morris miner alongside Aston Martin and Ferrari..oh wait seems Latham is going above 100 SR #SLvNZ

— TalKING CrICKet (@Carrom_ball) December 26, 2015

It has been a habit of our cricket team to get knocked out in the #BoxingDay.. #SLvNZ

— Logan™ (@KawdaBoy) December 26, 2015

SriLankan bowling, the best ever gift Santa could give McCULLUM..Hagley oval added bonus #McCULLUM Guptill feast #Carnage #SLvNZ

— TalKING CrICKet (@Carrom_ball) December 26, 2015

Cricket has never gone so well for us ever in NZ.. #SLvNZ

— Logan™ (@KawdaBoy) December 26, 2015

Martin Guptil now holds the record for most runs in ODIs in 2015. Just went pass Kane Williamson who’s next up to bat for NZ. #SLvNZ

— Rukhshan Hameem (@rukhshan) December 26, 2015

@Angelo69Mathews should learn lot more from McCallum regarding the aggressive and attacking captaincy. #SLvNZ

— Skywalker ® (@Hashan90) December 26, 2015

I like @OfficialSLC selector’s wishful thinking. If only this set of bowlers could take 10 wkts!! #SLvNZ Worst bowling combination ever!!

— Menuwan Paternott (@paternott) December 26, 2015