New Zealand Women vs Sri Lanka Women Match Preview, 2nd ODI
The series opener was called off after 36.4 overs in the first innings due to incessant rain.
The second ODI of the three-match series between New Zealand Women and Sri Lanka Women is scheduled to be played at the Saxton Oval in Nelson on Friday, March 7. The game is scheduled to commence at 3:30 am (IST).
The opening game of the series was washed out after 36.4 overs were bowled in the first innings. Sri Lanka scored 147/5, with Harshitha Samarawickrama remaining unbeaten on 66 off 96 deliveries. It was an impressive performance by the hosts, with Bree Illing ending up with figures of 2/42 in 10 overs. Jess Kerr and Suzie Bates were amongst the wickets, too.
While the previous ODI was played in Napier, the second and third ODIs will be played in Nelson. It will be intriguing to witness how the two sides strategise in what promises to be an exciting contest.
Match Details
| Match | NZ-W vs SL-W, 2nd ODI, Sri Lanka tour of New Zealand 2025 |
| Venue | Saxton Oval, Nelson |
| Date and Time | Friday, March 7, 3:30 am (IST) |
| Live Streaming and Broadcast Details | FanCode (app and website) |
Pitch Report
Conditions in Nelson have generally been favorable for batters. Spinners might come into the game later in the game. Pacers are expected to find a good amount of carry with the new ball.
Head-To-Head Record
| Matches | 14 |
| Won by New Zealand Women | 11 |
| Won by Sri Lanka Women | 2 |
| Tied | 0 |
| No Result | 1 |
| First Played | December 13, 1997 |
| Last Played | March 4, 2025 |
Predicted Playing XIs
New Zealand Women:
Suzie Bates (c), Georgia Plimmer, Emma McLeod, Brooke Halliday, Maddy Green, Polly Inglis (wk), Isabella Gaze, Eden Carson, Jess Kerr, Hannah Rowe, Bree Illing.
Sri Lanka Women:
Vishmi Gunaratne, Chamari Athapaththu (c), Harshitha Samarawickrama, Kavisha Dilhari, Manudi Nanayakkara, Nilakshika Silva, Anushka Sanjeewani (wk), Sugandika Kumari, Inoshi Priyadharshani, Achini Kulasuriya, Chethana Vimukthi.
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