New Zealand vs Sri Lanka, 41st Match, ODI World Cup 2023
- Kane Williamson opted to bowl due to the inclement weather around and overcast conditions
- Trent Boult was at his lethal best with the new ball as he struck twice very early.
- Kusal Perera's blistering fifty gave a brief glimmer of hope for the Sri Lankans
- New Zealand kept chipping away at the wickets during the middle overs.
- Mitchell Santner continued his stellar form in the tournament with another frugal spell
- The last-wicket stand between Maheesh Theekshana and Dilshan Madushanka was the biggest partnership in the innings
- Rachin Ravindra and Devon Conway gave New Zealand the blazing start that they were seeking to boost their net run rate
- Daryl Mitchell also played his hand in ensuring a brisk chase for the Black Caps
- A few wickets fell towards the end but New Zealand duly finished off things with more than half the allotted overs left