New Zealand paceman Trent Boult has claimed that his side is just 'eager to get stuck in' at the Cricket World Cup, after his side beat South Africa by 134 runs in a warm-up match at Christchurch on Wednesday.New Zealand's test spearhead delivered impressive match figures of 5-51 as his side thrashed South Africa by 134 runs. And they are now eager for the opening showdown piece against Sri Lanka on Saturday at Christchurch's Hagley Oval.Boult said that everyone is just excited to get into it, adding that it's been a long time coming and they are just eager to get stuck in at the World Cup, Stuff.co.nz reported.The left-arm fast-medium bowler said that they have played pretty decent cricket this last couple of months and added that they are looking to go out there and win every game and build from there. And, he insisted that they feel that they are in a pretty good position leading into a big start on Saturday.New Zealand posted 331-8 against eight South African bowlers that included a heavy dose of four spinners. However, Boult swung the ball and got some tricky bounce against South Africa in a blistering opening spell of 3-27 and then went on to deliver 5-51 as they skittled the visitors for 197 in just 44.2 overs.Boult claimed that it was a very good hit-out, adding that they felt they definitely needed this after Monday's washout against Zimbabwe and wanted to get the most of it. 

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