NZW vs SLW Today Match Prediction and Betting Tips, Odds and Live Score

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.

RECENT PERFORMANCE

HEAD TO HEAD

Last 2 Matches 1 NZW Won 1 SLW Won 0 No Result NZW NZ-W vs SL-W SLW 101/10 in 18.5 Sri Lanka beat New Zealand by 7 wickets 14 Mar 2025 102/3 in 14.1 Show More Show Less NZW 118/2 in 17.3 ICCWWC__T20 New Zealand beat Sri Lanka by 8 wickets 12 Oct 2024 SLW 115/5 in 20.0

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.

In the opening match, medium-pacer Jess Kerr bowled well for New Zealand and claimed 2 for 18 in her four overs.

New Zealand Predicted Playing XI:

Suzie Bates (c), Georgia Plimmer, Emma McLeod, Brooke Halliday, Izzy Sharp, Maddy Green, Jess Kerr, Polly Inglis (wk), Rosemary Mair, Eden Carson, Bree Illing

New Zealand Key Players From Previous Game Of Sri Lanka Women tour of New Zealand, 2025 Batsmen R B 4s 6s SRs Emma McLeod 44 46 3 0 95.65 Suzie Bates 21 14 3 0 150 Jess Kerr 10 14 0 0 71.43 Bowlers O M R W Econ Jess Kerr 4.0 0 18 2 4.5 Georgia Plimmer 0.0 0 0 0 0 Suzie Bates 0.1 0 1 0 6

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.

Sri Lanka Predicted Playing XI:

Chamari Athapaththu (c), Harshitha Samarawickrama, Vishmi Gunaratne, Nilakshi de Silva, Kavisha Dilhari, Anushka Sanjeewani (wk), Malki Madara, Manudi Nanayakkara, Sugandika Kumari, Inoshi Priyadharshani, Achini Kulasuriya

Sri Lanka Key Players From Previous Game Of Sri Lanka Women tour of New Zealand, 2025 Batsmen R B 4s 6s SRs Chamari Atapattu 64 48 9 0 133.33 Kavisha Dilhari 12 10 2 0 120 Anushka Sanjeewani 12 9 1 0 133.33 Bowlers O M R W Econ Malki Madara 3.5 0 14 3 3.65 Inoshi Fernando 3.0 0 25 2 8.33 Kavisha Dilhari 4.0 0 18 2 4.5

PITCH AND WEATHER CONDITIONS

HR Temp Rain W. speed W. direction Clouds 00h 20 0 mm. 2.49 k/h From: NE 9% 03h 23 0 mm. 2.85 k/h From: NE 5% 06h 19 0 mm. 2.9 k/h From: ENE 7% 09h 16 0 mm. 1.05 k/h From: NE 9% 12h 15 0 mm. 0.49 k/h From: W 7% 15h 15 0 mm. 1.5 k/h From: E 32% 18h 15 0 mm. 1.4 k/h From: ENE 25% 21h 20 0 mm. 1.72 k/h From: N 4%

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.

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