NZ-W vs SL-W Match Preview: New Zealand Women enter this series with a few challenges as they are missing key players due to WPL commitments and personal reasons. Sophie Devine is on a break, and Amelia Kerr is unavailable. However, they still have experienced players like Suzie Bates, who will lead the team.
On the other hand, Sri Lanka Women will be relying on their star player Chamari Athapaththu. The team has shown glimpses of brilliance, but they will need strong performances from their middle order to challenge New Zealand.
NZ-W vs SL-W 1st ODI Match: Teams Preview
Team – New Zealand Women
New Zealand will depend on senior players like Suzie Bates and Brooke Halliday to provide stability in the batting lineup. Their bowling attack, led by Hannah Rowe and Jess Kerr, is expected to be effective in home conditions.
Predicted Playing XI
Suzie Bates (c), Georgia Plimmer, Brooke Halliday, Isabella Gaze (wk), Emma McLeod, Jess Kerr, Maddy Green, Eden Carson, Hannah Rowe, Polly Inglis, Hayley Jensen
Key Players
- Suzie Bates – Experienced player who needs to lead from the front.
- Jess Kerr – A skilful bowler who can trouble Sri Lanka’s batters.
- Brooke Halliday – Will play a crucial role in the middle order.
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Team – Sri Lanka Women
Sri Lanka will be heavily dependent on Chamari Athapaththu, both as a captain and all-rounder. Other players like Vishmi Gunaratne and Kavisha Dilhari will need to step up to provide support.
Predicted Playing XI
Chamari Athapaththu (c), Kavisha Dilhari, Anushka Sanjeewani (wk), Vishmi Gunaratne, Manudi Nanayakkara, Nilakshika Silva, Kaushini Nuthyangana, Udeshika Prabodhani, Sachini Nisansala, Sugandika Kumari, Inoshi Priyadharshani
Key Players
- Chamari Athapaththu – The team’s best batter and key all-rounder.
- Vishmi Gunaratne – Solid technique, needs to build partnerships.
- Sugandika Kumari – A talented bowler who can create problems for New Zealand.
NZ-W vs SL-W Live Streaming & Broadcast Details
Final Thoughts
| country | TV Channel | Live Streaming |
|---|---|---|
| India | Star Sports | Disney+ Hotstar |
| New Zealand | Sky Sport NZ | Sky Go App |
| Sri Lanka | SLRC | Dialog TV |
| Australia | Fox Sports | Kayo Sports |
| UK | TNT Sports | Discovery+ |
Final Thoughts & Match Expectations
- New Zealand’s Strength: Home conditions and a balanced bowling attack.
- Sri Lanka’s Challenge: Over-reliance on Chamari Athapaththu.
- Key Battle: New Zealand’s pacers vs Sri Lanka’s top order.
This match is expected to be a tough battle, but New Zealand Women will start as favourites despite missing key players. If Sri Lanka can handle the early swing and put runs on the board, they could make things interesting.
