New Zealand Women’s National Cricket Team vs Sri Lanka Women match scorecard – The New Zealand Women’s National Cricket Team and the Sri Lanka Women’s National Cricket Team have faced each other in several notable matches, with more fixtures scheduled in the near future.
The New Zealand Women’s National Cricket Team vs Sri Lanka Women match scorecard has a history of competitive encounters, with New Zealand often holding the upper hand. Their most recent face-off was on October 12, 2024, during the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup held in Sharjah. In this Group A match, Sri Lanka batted first, posting 115 for 5 in their allotted 20 overs.
Captain Chamari Athapaththu led the innings with a 35-run contribution from 41 balls. New Zealand’s bowlers, particularly Amelia Kerr and Leigh Kasperek, were effective, securing two wickets. In response, New Zealand chased down the target in 17.3 overs, achieving a score of 118 for 2. Georgia Plimmer was the standout performer with a brisk 53 runs off 44 balls, earning her the Player of the Match title. Amelia Kerr also had a significant impact, with an unbeaten 34 runs from 31 balls.
Insights of the Past Encounters:
- February 19, 2023: During the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup, New Zealand secured a dominant victory over Sri Lanka by 102 runs. Batting first, New Zealand posted 162/3 and then bowled out Sri Lanka for just 60 runs.
- October 12, 2024: In the Women’s T20 World Cup, New Zealand chased down a target of 116 set by Sri Lanka, achieving victory by 8 wickets with 15 balls remaining. Georgia Plimmer was instrumental, scoring 53 runs off 44 balls, while Amelia Kerr contributed both with bat and ball, scoring 34* and taking 2 wickets for 13 runs.
Insights of the Upcoming Series:
Sri Lanka is scheduled to tour New Zealand in March 2025 for a series comprising both One Day Internationals (ODIs) and Twenty20 Internationals (T20Is):
- ODI Series:
- March 4, 2025: 1st ODI at McLean Park, Napier.
- March 6, 2025: 2nd ODI at Saxton Oval, Nelson.
- March 8, 2025: 3rd ODI at Saxton Oval, Nelson.
- T20I Series:
- March 13, 2025: 1st T20I at Hagley Oval, Christchurch.
- March 15, 2025: 2nd T20I at Hagley Oval, Christchurch.
- March 17, 2025: 3rd T20I at University Oval, Dunedin.
These upcoming matches will allow both teams to showcase their talents and further their rivalry.
For detailed scorecards and further information on past matches, you can refer to the officials cricketing partners ESPNcricinfo’s comprehensive coverage.
As the series approaches, fans can look forward to competitive cricket between these two national teams.