Host New Zealand women will be keen to level the T20I series when they take on Sri Lanka women in the second match at Hagley Oval, Christchurch.
The home side were completely outclassed by Sri Lanka women in all three departments of the game. Skipper Suzie Bates will have to lead from the front with the bat and inspire this team to level the T20I series.
On the other hand, Sri Lanka women registered a seven-wicket win over New Zealand women, courtesy excellent performances from Malki Madara, Chamari Athapaththu and Kavisha Dilhari. With this result, Sri Lanka have taken a 1-0 lead in the series.
RECENT PERFORMANCE
Nzw
L
W
W
W
W
Nzw
W
W
W
W
SLW
W
L
L
L
L
SLW
L
L
L
L
HEAD TO HEAD
Last 2 Matches
101/10 in 18.5
102/3 in 14.1
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New Zealand Preview
In the batting department, the side will be relying on veteran captain Suzie Bates, Georgia Plimmer, Emma McLeod, Brooke Halliday, Maddy Green and Izzy Sharp to deliver timely breakthroughs.
In the series opener, Emma McLeod showed fight with the bat for New Zealand women and finished the innings with the top-score of 44 runs off 46 balls with the help of three fours.Besides McLeod, captain Suzie Bates scored 21 runs off 14 balls with the help of three boundaries.
In the bowling department, the side will be depending on the like of Rosemary Mair, Eden Carson, Jess Kerr, and Bree Illing to deliver timely breakthroughs.
In the opening match, medium-pacer Jess Kerr bowled well for New Zealand and claimed 2 for 18 in her four overs.
New Zealand Predicted Playing XI:
Suzie Bates (c), Georgia Plimmer, Emma McLeod, Brooke Halliday, Izzy Sharp, Maddy Green, Jess Kerr, Polly Inglis (wk), Rosemary Mair, Eden Carson, Bree Illing
Emma McLeod
44
46
3
0
95.65
Suzie Bates
21
14
3
0
150
Jess Kerr
10
14
0
0
71.43
Georgia Plimmer
0.0
0
0
0
0
New Zealand Actual Playing XI:
Izzy Sharp, Maddy Green, Georgia Plimmer, Suzie Bates, Brooke Halliday, Emma McLeod, Eden Carson, Jess Kerr, Polly Inglis, Flora Devonshire, Bree Illing
Sri Lanka Preview
In the batting department, the side will be depending on the likes of Vishmi Gunaratne, captain Chamari Athapaththu, Harshitha Samarawickrama, Nilakshi de Silva, and wicket-keeper Anushka Sanjeewani to deliver the bulk of the runs.
Chasing 102 for victory, captain Chamari Athapaththu showcased excellent form with the bat for Islanders and smashed unbeaten 64 off 48 balls with the help of nine fours and two sixes.Besides Athapaththu, Kavisha Dilhari and Nilakshi de Silva made decent contributions to help Sri Lanka complete the chase in the 14th over of the innings.
In the bowling department, the side will be depending on the likes of Sugandika Kumari, Achini Kulasuriya, Malki Madara, Kavisha Dilhari and Inoshi Priyadharshani to deliver timely breakthroughs.
In the previous match, Malki Madara was the pick of the bowlers for Sri Lanka women and claimed 3 for 14 in 3.5 overs. Besides Madara, Kavisha Dilhari and Inoshi Priyadharshani bowled well and claimed two wickets apiece.
Sri Lanka Predicted Playing XI:
Chamari Athapaththu (c), Harsitha Samarawickrama, Vishmi Gunaratne, Nilakshi de Silva, Kavisha Dilhari, Anushka Sanjeewani (WK), Malki Madara Kumari, inoshi priyadharshani, Achini kulasuriya
Chamari Atapattu
64
48
9
0
133.33
Kavisha dilhari
12
10
2
0
120
Anushka Sanjeewani
12
9
1
0
133.33
Malki Madara
3.5
0
14
3
3.65
Inoshi Fernando
3.0
0
25
2
8.33
Kavisha dilhari
4.0
0
18
2
4.5
Sri Lanka Actual Playing XI:
Harshitha Madavi, Vishmi Gunaratne, Anushka Sanjeewani, Nilakshi De Silva, Chamari Atapattu, Kavisha Dilhari, Manudi Nanayakkara, Achini Kulasuriya, Sugandika Malki Madara
HR
Temp
Rain
W. speed
W. direction
Clouds
00h
22
0 mm.
2.44 k/h
From: NE
9%
03h
24
0 mm.
2.86 k/h
From: NE
19%
06h
21
0 mm.
3.22 k/h
From: ENE
11%
09h
16
0 mm.
1.26 k/h
From: NE
6%
12h
15
0 mm.
0.81 k/h
From: WSW
41%
15h
14
0 mm.
0.38 k/h
From: ENE
80%
18h
14
0 mm.
0.67 k/h
From: ENE
85%
21h
19
0 mm.
1.19 k/h
From: NNW
84%
Weather Conditions
The surface at Hagley Oval, Christchurch always provide a tight battle between bat and ball. The weather forecast for the game is clear skies in the evening.
NZW vs SLW Pitch Report
Hagley Oval, Christchurch is going to host the second match of the T20I series played between New Zealand women and Sri Lanka women.
Toss: To Bat
Hagley Oval, Christchurch has been decent venue for sides batting first. Two matches out of three played at the venue have been won by side batting first.
Based on current form, Sri Lanka women will fancy their chances of beating New Zealand women. With likes of Chamari Athapaththu putting in excellent batting display and bowlers delivering another clinical performance, the visitors will be keen to clinch the T20I series on Sunday.
Expect Sri Lanka women to beat New Zealand women and go 2-0 up in the T20I series.
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