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

New Zealand women and Sri Lanka women are all set to lock horns for the third and final ODI of the series on Monday, July 03, at the Galle International Stadium, Galle. New Zealand managed to win the second ODI by 116 runs and levelled the series 1-1. Batting first, the Sophie Devine-led side scored 329/7 courtesy of the centuries by Devine and Amelia Kerr. In reply, Sri Lanka were bundled out for 213, with Kavisha Dilhari (84 off 98) being the lone warrior.

Earlier in the first ODI, Sri Lanka registered a comprehensive win as they first restricted New Zealand to 170/5 in 28 overs game. They later chased down the target in 27 overs courtesy of captain Chamari Athapaththu’s sensational ton (108* off 83). Having won one game each comprehensively, the two teams will be eager to give their all in the final ODI and seal the series.

SL-W vs NZ-W Match Details

Sri Lanka Women and New Zealand Women, 3rd ODI Match

Venue: Galle International Stadium

Date & Time: Monday, July 03, 10:00 AM IST

Broadcast & Live Streaming Details: SLC Youtube Channel

Galle International Stadium pitch report

The pitch in the first two ODIs was good for batting and also had great assistance for the seamers with the new ball. The wicket is once again expected to be the same for the third ODI. Hence, the captain winning the toss will look to bat first and put the opposition under pressure by posting a huge total on the board.

SL-W vs NZ-W Probable Playing XIs

Sri Lanka Women (SL-W):

Chamari Athapaththu (c), Vishmi Gunaratne, Harshitha Samarawickrama, Nilakshi de Silva, Kavisha Dilhari, Anushka Sanjeewani (wk), Oshadi Ranasinghe, Sugandika Kumari, Inoka Ranaweera, Kawya Kavindi, Udeshika Prabodhani

New Zealand Women (NZ-W):

Suzie Bates, Bernadine Bezuidenhout (wk), Amelia Kerr, Sophie Devine (c), Maddy Green, Georgia Plimmer, Brooke Halliday, Hannah Rowe, Lea Tahuhu, Eden Carson, Fran Jonas

SL-W vs NZ-W Probable Best Performers

Probable best batter:

Chamari Athapaththu

The Sri Lankan captain started the series in emphatic fashion with a breathtaking hundred, scoring 108* off 83 balls. She will once again look to contribute to her team’s total with another big knock to help them win the series.

Probable Best Bowler:

Lea Tahuhu

The 32-year-old was the pick of the bowlers for her side in the second ODI, having picked 4/31 in her eight-over spell. Tahuhu ran through the Sri Lankan top order and left them reeling at 35/4. She will once again look to replicate her performance and help her side seal the series.

Today's Match Prediction: Batting first team to win the match

Disclaimer: This 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.