New Zealand Women and Sri Lanka Women will battle in the second T20I at Hagley Oval, Christchurch, on March 15th, beginning at 2:45 AM IST.
Get the best NZ-W vs SL-W Dream11 prediction, fantasy cricket tips, probable playing XI, and match insights for the 2nd T20I match of the Sri Lanka Women Tour of New Zealand 2025. Expert analysis and more.
NZ-W vs SL-W Match Preview:
Sri Lanka Women secured a 7-wicket victory over New Zealand Women in the first T20I at Hagley Oval, Christchurch, on March 14, 2025.
Batting first, New Zealand Women posted a total of 101 runs. In response, Sri Lanka Women successfully chased down the target, reaching 102 for 3 in 14.1 overs.
Notable performances for Sri Lanka included captain Chamari Athapaththu, who scored a commanding 64 runs, and Malki Madara, who grabbed 3 wickets. For New Zealand, Emma McLeod top-scored with 44 runs, while Jess Kerr took 2 wickets.
With this win, Sri Lanka leads the three-match series 1-0. The second T20I is scheduled for March 15 at the same venue. New Zealand will aim to level the series, while Sri Lanka will look to clinch it with another win.
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 |
1 |
NZ-W vs SL-W Weather & Pitch Report:
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Temperature |
18°C |
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Weather Forecast |
Few Clouds |
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Pitch Behaviour |
Batting-friendly |
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Best Suited To |
Pace |
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Average 1st innings score |
151 |
Record of chasing teams:
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Records |
Poor |
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Winning % |
45% |
NZ-W vs SL-W Playing 11s (Predicted):
New Zealand Women Playing 11: Suzie Bates, Georgia Plimmer, Emma McLeod, Brooke Halliday, Izzy Sharp©, Maddy Green, Jess Kerr, Polly Inglis(wk), Rosemary Mair, Eden Carson, Bree Illing
Sri Lanka Women Playing 11: Vishmi Gunarathne, Chamari Athapaththu©, Harshitha Samarawickrama, Nilakshika Silva, Kavisha Dilhari, Anushka Sanjeewani(wk), Manudi Nanayakkara, Sugandika Kumari, Inoshi Priyadharshani, Achini Kulasuriya, Malki Madara
Hot Picks for NZ-W vs SL-W Dream11 Prediction and Fantasy Cricket Tips:
Captaincy Picks:
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Chamari Athapaththu – A dynamic left-handed batter and right-arm off-break bowler from Sri Lanka Women, she smashed 64 runs and claimed a wicket in her previous outing. |
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Suzie Bates – An experienced top-order batter from New Zealand Women, she contributed 21 runs in her most recent match. |
Top Picks:
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Kavisha Dilhari – A right-handed batter and effective off-break bowler from Sri Lanka Women, she scored 12 runs and claimed 2 wickets in the last match. |
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Jess Kerr – A right-handed batter and skilled medium pacer from New Zealand Women, she contributed 10 runs and picked up 2 wickets in the last game. |
Budget Picks:
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Inoshi Priyadharshani Fernando – A right-handed batter and right-arm off-break bowler from Sri Lanka Women, she adds depth to both the batting and bowling departments. |
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Maddy Green – A right-handed batter from New Zealand Women, she plays a key role in stabilizing the middle order with her composed stroke play. |
NZ-W vs SL-W Captain and Vice-captain Choices:
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Captain |
Chamari Atapattu & Suzie Bates |
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Vice-Captain |
Jess Kerr & Kavisha Dilhari |
NZ-W vs SL-W Dream11 Prediction Team 1:
- Keeper – Anushka Sanjeewani
- Batsmen – Georgia Plimmer, Emma McLeod
- All-rounders – Chamari Athapaththu (C), Suzie Bates, Kavisha Dilhari (VC), Jess Kerr, Brook Halliday
- Bowlers – Sugandika Kumari, Eden Carson, Malki Madara
NZ-W vs SL-W Dream11 Prediction Team 2:
- Keeper – Anushka Sanjeewani
- Batsmen – Maddy Green, Emma McLeod
- All-rounders – Chamari Athapaththu, Suzie Bates (c), Kavisha Dilhari, Jess Kerr (VC), Brook Halliday
- Bowlers – Eden Carson, Inoshi Priyadharshani, Malki Madara
NZ-W vs SL-W Dream11 Prediction Today Match 2nd 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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Polly Inglis |
7.0 credits |
14 points |
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Vishmi Rajapaksha Gunarathne |
7.0 credits |
19 points |
NZ-W vs SL-W Dream11 Prediction Today Match 2nd 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 |
Suzie Bates |
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Punt Picks |
Inoshi Priyadharshani and Maddy Green |
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Dream11 Combination |
1-2-5-3 |
NZ-W vs SL-W Match Winner Prediction:
Given their balanced squad and superior head-to-head record, New Zealand Women are expected to have the upper hand in this match against Sri Lanka Women.
