Cricket: McCullum proves his worth in IPL opener

Brendon McCullum smashed a massive 158 for the Kolkata Knight Riders against the Bangalore Royal Challengers. Photo / Greg Bowker

Black Caps wicketkeeper Brendon McCullum produced a stunning batting performance to kick off the Indian Premier Leaguue Twenty20 cricket competition in style.

McCullum smashed a sensational 158 not out to lead the Kolkata Knight Riders to a crushing 140 run victory over Bangalore Royal Challengers in Bangalore.

His 73 ball onslaught included 13 sixes and 10 fours.

The Knight Riders amassed a whopping 222 for three on the back of McCullum's innings, before ripping through the Royal Challengers' batting line up, to reduce the home side to 82 all out in reply.

Black Caps batsman Ross Taylor was not in the Royal Challengers' starting 11.

- NEWSTALK ZB