NZ-W vs SL-W Match Prediction - Who will win today’s 3rd ODI match between New Zealand Women and Sri Lanka Women?

Sri Lanka Women (SL-W) have been touring the Kiwi land for their white-ball assignments. Notably, the visitors started with the three-match ODI series against the hosts, New Zealand Women (NZ-W). The 50-over battle will be coming to an end on (Sunday) March 9. Interestingly, the third and final ODI will be the deciding match for both teams, which will be played at the Saxton Oval, in Nelson.

The opening game of the ODI series was washed out while the second game was won by the hosts. The Suzie Bates-led side will be looking to repeat the same performance from the previous match where they gave the visitors a 78-run thrashing.

On the other hand, Sri Lanka Women may not win the series now but still have a chance to give one more final surprise to the hosts in the upcoming game. They will also want to make a comeback in a bid to level the series in the end.

Match Details

Pitch Report

The pitch of the Saxton Oval proved to be a tough wicket for the batters in the previous game. It got difficult for the batters as the game progressed. Hence for the skipper winning the toss on Sunday, will look to bat first at this venue, in a bid to put up a competitive total on the board to put the opponent under the pump.

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Head-to-Head record

NZ-W vs SL-W Predicted Playing XIs

New Zealand Women:

Suzie Bates (c), Georgia Plimmer, Emma McLeod, Brooke Halliday, Maddy Green, Isabella Gaze, Jess Kerr, Polly Inglis (wk), Emma Black, Eden Carson, Bree Illing.

Sri Lanka Women: 

Vishmi Gunaratne, Chamari Athapaththu (c), Harshitha Madavi, Kavisha Dilhari, Kaushani Nuthyanga, Nilakshi de Silva, Anushka Sanjeewani (wk), Chethana Vimukthi, Sugandika Kumari, Inoshi Priyadarshini, Achini Kulasuriya.

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Probable Best Performers

Probable best batter: Maddy Green

The New Zealand Women were in trouble at one stage and it was Maddy Green’s timely century that got the team out of a rut. The 32-year-old batter proved she was capable of playing a long innings. Hence, Green will be one of the threats that the Sri Lanka Women’s bowlers would want to overcome in the game.

Probable best bowler: Bree Illing

Though it was Hannah Rowe who proved her worth with the ball, the opening spell from Bree Illing was equally effective. So far in the ongoing series, Illing is the joint-highest wicket-taker. The wicket at the Saxton Oval has provided a lot of assistance to her. She will want to repeat another great performance in the third and final ODI game as well.

                              Today's Match Prediction: Team batting first to win the match

Scenario 1

• New Zealand Women win the toss and opt to bat first
• Powerplay: 40-55
• NZ-W: 240-250
• New Zealand women win the match

Scenario 2

• Sri Lanka Women win the toss and opt to bat first
• Powerplay: 25-45
• SL-W: 230-240
• Sri Lanka Women win the match

Disclaimer: The prediction is based on the understanding, analysis, and instinct of the author. While making your prediction, consider the points mentioned, and make your own decision