The Hagley Oval in Christchurch will provide the backdrop for the first T20I encounter between New Zealand Women and Sri Lanka Women, scheduled to take place on March 14th at 11:45 AM IST.
Get the best NZ-W vs SL-W Dream11 prediction, fantasy cricket tips, probable playing XI, and match insights for the 1st T20I match of the Sri Lanka Women Tour of New Zealand 2025. Expert analysis and more.
NZ-W vs SL-W Match Preview:
New Zealand Women will take on Sri Lanka Women in the first T20I on March 14, marking the start of a three-match series. John Davies Oval, Queenstown, will host this exciting contest.
Suzie Bates will lead the New Zealand Women’s team, while Chamari Athapaththu will captain the Sri Lanka Women’s side. Georgia Plimmer, Brooke Halliday, and Maddy Green will be key batters for New Zealand. Meanwhile, Jess Kerr, Eden Carson, and Fran Jonas will spearhead their bowling attack.
For Sri Lanka, Harshitha Samarawickrama, Kavisha Dilhari, and Nilakshi de Silva will be crucial with the bat, while Sugandika Kumari, Inoshi Priyadharshani, and Aluth Gedara Chetna Vimukthi will handle the bowling duties.
These two teams have faced each other 11 times in T20Is, with New Zealand winning all of those matches. A competitive battle is anticipated in this opening match.
NZ-W vs SL-W Head-to-Head Record:
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Teams |
Matches Won |
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New Zealand Women |
11 |
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Sri Lanka Women |
0 |
NZ-W vs SL-W Weather & Pitch Report:
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Temperature |
12°C |
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Weather Forecast |
Clear Sky |
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Pitch Behaviour |
Batting-friendly |
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Best Suited To |
Pace |
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Average 1st innings score |
176 |
Record of chasing teams:
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Records |
Poor |
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Winning % |
10% |
NZ-W vs SL-W Playing 11s (Predicted):
New Zealand Women Playing 11: Suzie Bates©, Georgia Plimmer, Emma McLeod, Brooke Halliday, Maddy Green, Izzy Gaze, Jess Kerr, Polly Inglis(wk), Hannah Rowe, Eden Carson, Bree Illing
Sri Lanka Women Playing 11: Chamari Athapaththu©, Harshitha Samarawickrama, Vishmi Gunarathne, Nilakshika Silva, Kavisha Dilhari, Anushka Sanjeewani(wk), Chethana Vimukthi, Manudi Nanayakkara, Sugandika Kumari, Inoshi Priyadharshani, Achini Kulasuriya
Hot Picks for NZ-W vs SL-W Dream11 Prediction and Fantasy Cricket Tips:
Captaincy Picks:
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Suzie Bates, an experienced right-handed batter, will lead New Zealand Women’s innings as an opener, bringing stability and aggression to the top order. |
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Chamari Athapaththu, a dynamic left-handed batter, anchors Sri Lanka Women’s lineup while also providing valuable right-arm off-break bowling options. |
Top Picks:
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Kavisha Dilhari, a right-handed batter and right-arm off-break bowler, strengthens Sri Lanka Women with her dependable middle-order batting and effective spin bowling. |
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Jess Kerr, a skilled right-arm medium pacer and right-handed batter, provides New Zealand Women with crucial bowling depth and lower-order resilience. |
Budget Picks:
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Sugandika Kumari, a left-arm orthodox spinner from Sri Lanka Women, provides control in the middle overs with her accuracy and turn. |
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Brooke Halliday, a left-handed batter and right-arm medium pacer, adds balance to New Zealand Women with her solid batting and useful seam bowling. |
NZ-W vs SL-W Captain and Vice-captain Choices:
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Captain |
Chamari Atapattu & Maddy Green |
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Vice-Captain |
Jess Kerr & Kavisha Dilhari |
NZ-W vs SL-W Dream11 Prediction Team 1:
- Keepers – Anushka Sanjeewani, Polly Inglis
- Batsmen – Harshitha Madavi Samarawickrama, Maddy Green, Georgia Plimmer
- All-rounders – Chamari Athapaththu (c), Jess Kerr (vc), Kavisha Dilhari, Brooke Halliday, Suzie Bates
- Bowlers – Eden Carson
NZ-W vs SL-W Dream11 Prediction Team 2:
- Keepers – Polly Inglis
- Batsmen – Harshitha Madavi Samarawickrama, Maddy Green (c), Georgia Plimmer
- All-rounders – Chamari Athapaththu, Jess Kerr, Kavisha Dilhari (vc), Brooke Halliday, Suzie Bates
- Bowlers – Sugandika Kumari, Eden Carson
NZ-W vs SL-W Dream11 Prediction Today Match 1st T20I Sri Lanka Women Tour of New Zealand 2025 Players to Avoid:
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Players |
Dream11 Credits |
Dream11 Points (Last match) |
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Vishmi Rajapaksha Gunarathne |
7.0 credits |
NA |
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Bree Illing |
7.0 credits |
NA |
NZ-W vs SL-W Dream11 Prediction Today Match 1st T20I Sri Lanka Women Tour of New Zealand 2025 Expert Advice:
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SL Captaincy Choice |
Chamari Atapattu |
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GL Captaincy Choice |
Maddy Green |
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Punt Picks |
Sugandika Kumari and Anushka Sanjewani |
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Dream11 Combination |
2-3-5-1 |
NZ-W vs SL-W Match Winner Prediction:
New Zealand Women hold the edge in this match based on their balanced squad and superior head-to-head record against Sri Lanka Women.
