New Zealand Women vs Sri Lanka Women Match Preview, 1st ODI
New Zealand -W and Sri Lanka - W gear up for their first ODI series
Hosts New Zealand Women (NZ-W) and Sri Lanka Women (SL-W) are set to have their clash in the first ODI of their three-match series. The opening game will be played at McLean Park, in Napier.
The White Ferns are currently positioned 5th in the ICC Women’s ODI Team Rankings with 97 rating points. Nevertheless have been struggling in 50-over aka ODI cricket. They lost a home series 2-0 to Australia Women recently and have lost key players, putting it as a question of concern. However, their batting lineup and bowling unit make them fierce opponents at home.
On the other side Sri Lanka Women, ranked 7th with 85 as their rating, last played an ODI series in August 2024, getting defeated 2-1 by Ireland Women away from home. Despite that defeat, they have shown decent form overall and will be looking forward to this series.
Match Details
| Match | NZ-W vs SL-W, 1st ODI, Sri Lanka-W tour of New Zealand-W 2025 |
| Venue | McLean Park, Napier |
| Date and Time | Tuesday, March 04, 6:30 am (IST) |
| Live Streaming and Broadcast Details | Fancode (app and website) |
Pitch Report
The McLean Park pitch tends to slow down as the game progresses, making spin conditions favourable in the middle overs. The pitch seems to be batter-friendly, providing the surface with good bounce. The weather is likely to be clear with no rain interruptions. According to the reports, the temperature is set to be between 18 degrees to 24 degrees, making it easy for the players to play.Also Check: NZ-W vs SL-W Match Prediction
Head-To-Head Record
| Matches | 13 |
| Won by New Zealand women | 11 |
| Won by Sri Lanka women | 02 |
| No Result | 00 |
| Tied | 00 |
| First Played | December 13, 1997 |
| Last Played | July 03, 2023 |
Predicted Playing XIs
New Zealand Women:
Suzie Bates (c), Isabella Gaze (wk), Brooke Halliday, Maddy Green, Georgia Plimmer, Hayley Jensen, Eden Carson, Hannah Rowe, Jess Kerr, Bree Illing, Polly Inglis.
Sri Lanka Women:
Chamari Athapaththu (c), Vishmi Gunaratne, Harshitha Samarawickrama, Kavisha Dilhari, Anushka Sanjeewani (wk), Nilakshi de Silva, Sugandika Kumari, Inoshi Priyadharshani, Udeshika Prabodhani, Achini Kulasuriya, Rashmika Sewwandi.
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