NZ-W vs SL-W Match Prediction, 1st ODI Match, Sri Lanka Women tour of New Zealand: Win Prediction, Top Batter & Bowler Tips by MyFinal11

NZ-W vs SL-W Today Match Prediction: New Zealand Women (NZ-W) and SL-W (Sri Lanka Women) will compete in the 1st ODI match of the Sri Lanka Women tour of New Zealand 2025.

Who will win the 1st ODI New Zealand Women and Sri Lanka Women match in the Sri Lanka Women tour of New Zealand 2025? Find out in our prediction for today’s NZ-W vs. SL-W match. The New Zealand Women and Sri Lanka Women cricket match will be held on Tuesday, March 4, at McLean Park, Napier.

NZ-W vs SL-W Match Details & Live Streaming

NZ-W vs SL-W Today Match Prediction – Team Analysis

New Zealand Women (NZ-W)

Fresh from their T20 World Cup triumph, New Zealand Women aim to assert their dominance at home.

New Zealand Women lost their last ODI against Australia Women by 75 runs.

The team’s bowling attack will be led by Brooke Halliday, Jess Kerr, Bree Illing, Eden Carson and Hannah Rowe.

New Zealand Women boast a strong batting lineup featuring Suzie Bates, Maddy Green, Brooke Halliday, and Isabella Gaze.

New Zealand’s bowling attack appears balanced, but they’ll need to execute their plans effectively against Sri Lanka’s seasoned batters.

Hayley Jensen, a versatile all-rounder, will be missed as she is unavailable for this match.

Sri Lanka Women (SL-W)

Sri Lanka Women won the last ODI against New Zealand Women XI by 4 runs.

SL-W’s bowling attack will be led by Chamari Athapaththu & Kavisha Dilhari, Sugandika Kumari and Udeshika Prabodhani.

Sri Lanka’s bowling attack is well-rounded, blending experience with young talent, but they’ll need early breakthroughs to put New Zealand under pressure.

Sri Lanka Women boast a strong batting lineup featuring Chamari Athapaththu & Kavisha Dilhari, Sugandika Kumari, and Udeshika Prabodhani.

Sri Lanka’s batting leans heavily on Athapaththu, but if players like Gunaratne and Dilhari step up, they have the potential to post competitive totals.

NZ-W vs SL-W: Probable Playing XIs

New Zealand Women Probable XI:

Izzy Gaze, Polly Inglis, Maddy Green, Georgia Plimmer, Emma McLeod, Lauren Down, Suzie Bates, Brooke Halliday, Jess Kerr, Bree Illing, Eden Carson, Hannah Rowe

Sri Lanka Women Probable XI:

Kaushani Nuthyangana, Anushka Sanjeewani, Harshitha Samarawickrama, Nilakshi de Silva, Kavisha Dilhari, Chamari Atapattu, Rashmika Sewwandi, Manudi Nanayakkara, Chethana Vimukthi, Udeshika Prabodhani, Achini Kulasuriya, Sugandika Kumari

NZ-W vs SL-W 1st ODI Match Winner Prediction

Best Batters

Who will score the most runs for NZ-W in the match:

• Suzie Bates
• Maddy Green

Who will score the most runs for SL-W in the match:

• Chamari Athapaththu
• Kavisha Dilhari

Best Bowlers

Who will pick the most wickets for NZ-W in the match:

• Jess Kerr
• Hannah Rowe

Who will pick the most wickets for SL-W in the match:

• Udeshika Prabodhani
• Sugandika Kumari

Scores Prediction

New Zealand Women – 180+

Sri Lanka Women – 160+

Who will win the Match?

• New Zealand Women currently hold the 5th spot in the ICC Women’s ODI Team Rankings.

• Sri Lanka Women are currently ranked 7th in the ICC Women’s ODI Team Rankings.

• New Zealand Women are missing key players, which affects their squad depth.

• New Zealand Women have struggled with their recent ODI form.

• Despite recent struggles, New Zealand hold a slight edge thanks to their home advantage and overall squad strength.

We are backing New Zealand Women to win!