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New Zealand and Sri Lanka at Hagley Oval in Christchurch follows a thrilling first T20I encounter. In the opening match of the series, Sri Lanka Women secured a convincing victory by 7 wickets, chasing down New Zealand’s total of 101 runs, which they managed to achieve despite New Zealand being bowled out for a modest score in 18.5 overs.
New Zealand Women, led by captain Suzie Bates, will look to bounce back from their disappointing performance in the first match. Their batting lineup, which includes experienced players like Maddy Green, will need to improve significantly to challenge Sri Lanka’s bowling. Jess Kerr‘s bowling will be crucial in exploiting the conditions at Hagley Oval, which generally favour fast bowlers.
On the other hand, Sri Lanka Women, captained by Chamari Athapaththu, will aim to build on their momentum from the first match. Athapaththu’s aggressive batting style can set the tone for Sri Lanka, while Kavisha Dilhari‘s all-round skills will be vital in both batting and bowling. Despite their recent success, Sri Lanka will face a challenge in adapting to the fast and bouncy conditions at Hagley Oval.
In terms of strategy, New Zealand will likely focus on using their pace bowlers to exploit the early conditions, while Sri Lanka will aim to counter this with their batting prowess. As the match progresses, both teams will look to capitalize on the easier batting conditions. This match is poised to be a closely contested affair, with both teams having the potential to dominate. New Zealand’s home advantage and familiarity with the pitch could give them an edge, but Sri Lanka’s recent form and the leadership of Athapaththu make them a formidable opponent.
Sri Lanka Women tour of New Zealand 2025: 2nd T20I
- Date and Time: March 16; 10:15 am local/ 02:45 am IST / 09:15 pm GMT (March 15)
- Venue: Hagley Oval, Christchurch
Hagley Oval Pitch Report
The Hagley Oval in Christchurch is widely recognized for its balanced pitch, offering conditions that favor both batters and bowlers. The surface is typically flat and even, allowing batters to play their shots freely, especially as the match progresses. Early on, the pitch provides good bounce and pace, which fast bowlers can exploit effectively. However, as the game unfolds, the pitch becomes more conducive to batting, making it challenging for bowlers to restrict runs. The quick outfield further benefits batters, enabling boundaries to be scored rapidly when gaps are found. Overall, the Hagley Oval tends to favour teams with strong batting lineups capable of setting or chasing competitive totals while also leveraging their pace bowlers early in the innings.
NZ-W vs SL-W Dream11 Prediction Picks:
- Wicketkeeper: Anushka Sanjeewani
- Batters: Harshitha Samarawickrama, Maddy Green, Georgia Plimmer
- All-rounders: Chamari Athapaththu, Suzie Bates, Kavisha Dilhari, Jess Kerr
- Bowlers: Sugandika Kumari, Rosemary Mair, Eden Carson
NZ-W vs SL-W Dream11 Prediction Captain and Vice-Captain:
- Choice 1: Georgia Plimmer (c), Kavisha Dilhari (vc)
- Choice 2: Maddy Green (c), Chamari Athapaththu (vc)
Also READ: NZ-W vs SL-W 2025: New Zealand’s best playing XI for the T20I series against Sri Lanka
NZ-W vs SL-W Dream11 Prediction Backups:
Emma McLeod, Brooke Halliday, Udeshika Prabodhani, Chethana Vimukthi
NZ-W vs SL-W Dream11 Team for today’s match (March 16, 09:15 pm GMT):
Squads:
New Zealand: Izzy Sharp, Suzie Bates (c), Georgia Plimmer, Emma McLeod, Brooke Halliday, Maddy Green, Polly Inglis (wk), Jess Kerr, Eden Carson, Fran Jonas, Rosemary Mair, Bree Illing, Flora Devonshire
Sri Lanka: Vishmi Gunaratne, Chamari Athapaththu (c), Harshitha Samarawickrama, Imesha Dulani, Kavisha Dilhari, Nilakshi de Silva, Anushka Sanjeewani (wk), Sachini Nisansala, Sugandika Kumari, Achini Kulasuriya, Chethana Vimukthi, Manudi Nanayakkara, Rashmika Sewwandi, Udeshika Prabodhani, Inoshi Priyadharshani, Kaushani Nuthyangana
Also READ: NZ-W vs SL-W 2025: Sri Lanka’s best playing XI for the T20I series against New Zealand
This article was first published at WomenCricket.com, a Cricket Times company.
