The best of the action from a colourful opening ceremony.
The ICC Cricket World Cup has made its way to Australia and New Zealand for the first time in 23 years, and to celebrate the organisers threw one hell of a party to kick it all off.
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Thousands of onlookers made their way to Hagley Park in Christchurch, and they were wowed by a festival of colour and noise as dancers paid tribute to all competing countries.
See the best of the action below.
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