The ICC World Cup 2023 match between New Zealand and Sri Lanka saw the domination of Kiwi's bowlers. Sri Lanka was restricted for 171 runs. Speedster Trent Boult who did not have a successful ICC World Cup 2023 campaign struck three early wickets of the Lankan Lions. No batsmen were able to score huge runs except Kusal Perera. He played a knock of 51 runs in just 28 deliveries laced by 9 fours and 2 sixes before getting into the hands of Mitchell Santner.

After the fall of wickets, Maheesh Theeskshana stood strong and played a knock of 38 runs in 91 balls.