πππππ :βΒ βNew Zealand Women vs Sri Lanka Women
ππππ : March 16, Sunday
ππππ : 08:30 AM ISTβββ
πππππ : Hagley Oval, Christchurch, New Zealand
ππππππππππ : 2nd T20 2025
New Zealand women face uphill battle against in-form Sri Lanka women
- Sri Lanka women registered a comprehensive win over New Zealand in the opening match of the series.
- Emma McLeod, Suzie Bates and Jess Kerr put in credible performances for New Zealand women in a losing cause.
- Malki Madara, Chamari Athapaththu and Kavisha Dilhari put in excellent performances for Sri Lanka in the opening match of the series.
New Zealand Women vs Sri Lanka Women
TV channels: The fans can watch the match live on Hotstar
Live Streaming: Live streaming of the match will be available on the FAFA191 Cricket Exchange India and website.
NZW vs SLW Match Prediction & Analysis
Host New Zealand women will be keen to level the T20I series when they take on Sri Lanka women in the second match at Hagley Oval, Christchurch.
The home side were completely outclassed by Sri Lanka women in all three departments of the game. Skipper Suzie Bates will have to lead from the front with the bat and inspire this team to level the T20I series.
On the other hand, Sri Lanka women registered a seven-wicket win over New Zealand women, courtesy excellent performances from Malki Madara, Chamari Athapaththu and Kavisha Dilhari. With this result, Sri Lanka have taken a 1-0 lead in the series.
TEAMS PREVIEW
New Zealand Preview
In the batting department, the side will be relying on veteran captain Suzie Bates, Georgia Plimmer, Emma McLeod, Brooke Halliday, Maddy Green and Izzy Sharp to deliver timely breakthroughs.
In the series opener, Emma McLeod showed fight with the bat for New Zealand women and finished the innings with the top-score of 44 runs off 46 balls with the help of three fours.Besides McLeod, captain Suzie Bates scored 21 runs off 14 balls with the help of three boundaries.
In the bowling department, the side will be depending on the like of Rosemary Mair, Eden Carson, Jess Kerr, and Bree Illing to deliver timely breakthroughs.
Sri Lanka Preview
In the batting department, the side will be depending on the likes of Vishmi Gunaratne, captain Chamari Athapaththu, Harshitha Samarawickrama, Nilakshi de Silva, and wicket-keeper Anushka Sanjeewani to deliver the bulk of the runs.
Chasing 102 for victory, captain Chamari Athapaththu showcased excellent form with the bat for Islanders and smashed unbeaten 64 off 48 balls with the help of nine fours and two sixes.Besides Athapaththu, Kavisha Dilhari and Nilakshi de Silva made decent contributions to help Sri Lanka complete the chase in the 14th over of the innings.
In the bowling department, the side will be depending on the likes of Sugandika Kumari, Achini Kulasuriya, Malki Madara, Kavisha Dilhari and Inoshi Priyadharshani to deliver timely breakthroughs.
In the previous match, Malki Madara was the pick of the bowlers for Sri Lanka women and claimed 3 for 14 in 3.5 overs. Besides Madara, Kavisha Dilhari and Inoshi Priyadharshani bowled well and claimed two wickets apiece.
Weather Conditions
The surface at Hagley Oval, Christchurch always provide a tight battle between bat and ball. The weather forecast for the game is clear skies in the evening.
NZW vs SLW Pitch Report
Hagley Oval, Christchurch is going to host the second match of the T20I series played between New Zealand women and Sri Lanka women.
Toss: To Bat
Hagley Oval, Christchurch has been decent venue for sides batting first. Two matches out of three played at the venue have been won by side batting first.
