NZ-W vs SL-W 3rd T20 Match Preview: New Zealand Women and Sri Lanka Women will battle in the final match of the T20I series at University Oval, Dunedin. With both teams winning one game each, this match will determine the series winner.
New Zealand Women’s strong comeback in the last game gives them an edge, while Sri Lanka Women will be eager to bounce back.
NZ-W vs SL-W 3rd T20 Match: Teams Preview
Team – New Zealand Women
New Zealand Women have been solid with both bat and ball. Captain Suzie Bates led from the front with 47 runs in the last game, supported by Brooke Halliday’s 46 runs. Jess Kerr and Bree Illing bowled well, picking up crucial wickets.
New Zealand Predicted Playing XI:
Suzie Bates (c), Georgia Plimmer, Emma McLeod, Brooke Halliday, Izzy Sharp, Maddy Green, Jess Kerr, Flora Devonshire, Polly Inglis (wk), Eden Carson, Bree Illing
Key Players for New Zealand Women:
- Suzie Bates: The experienced captain has been in great touch.
- Brooke Halliday: Played a key role in the second T20I with her batting.
- Jess Kerr: A dependable bowler who took two wickets in the last match.
- Bree Illing: Another effective bowler who contributed in the second T20I.
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Team – Sri Lanka Women
Sri Lanka Women started the series well but struggled in the second game. Chamari Athapaththu, Vishmi Gunaratne, and Manudi Nanayakkara will be crucial for their batting, while Sugandika Kumari and Achini Kulasuriya will lead the bowling attack.
Sri Lanka Predicted Playing XI:
Chamari Athapaththu (c), Vishmi Gunaratne, Harshitha Samarawickrama, Kavisha Dilhari, Nilakshi de Silva, Anushka Sanjeewani (wk), Manudi Nanayakkara, Sugandika Kumari, Inoshi Priyadharshani, Achini Kulasuriya, Malki Madara
Key Players for Sri Lanka Women:
- Chamari Athapaththu: The captain needs to lead from the front.
- Manudi Nanayakkara: The top scorer for Sri Lanka in the last game.
- Sugandika Kumari: A key bowler who can take early wickets.
- Achini Kulasuriya: Has been effective with the ball in the series.
NZ-W vs SL-W Recent Performances
| Team | Last 5 Matches |
|---|---|
| NZW | W – L – W – W – W |
| SLW | L – W – L – L – L |
NZ-W vs SL-W Live Streaming & Broadcast Details
| 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+ |
