Sri Lanka (SL-W) are all set to host New Zealand (NZ-W) in a three-match ODI series for the ICC Women’s Championship, followed by as many T20I matches, scheduled to commence on Tuesday, June 27. Chamari Athapaththu-led Sri Lanka are riding high on the back of a series win in the T20Is against Bangladesh.
On the other hand, the White Ferns are set to play their first ODI match since December 2022. Though Sri Lanka are in fine touch, Sophie Devine and Co. will look to win their first series of the calendar year with resounding wins, as they play their first ODI match at the Galle International Stadium, in Galle, Sri Lanka.
SL-W vs NZ-W Match Details
Sri Lanka Women and New Zealand Women, 1st ODI Match
Venue: Galle International Stadium
Date & Time: Tuesday, June 27, 10:00 AM IST
Broadcast & Live Streaming Details: FanCode app and website
Galle International Stadium pitch report
The wicket at the Galle International Stadium has a balance for both the batters and the bowlers. The match is likely to be evenly poised and either skipper winning the toss may elect to put up a good total on the board to put the opposition under pressure.
SL-W vs NZ-W Probable Playing XIs
Sri Lanka Women (SL-W):
Chamari Athapaththu (c), Harshitha Samarawickrama, Vishmi Gunaratne, Nilakshi de Silva, Kavisha Dilhari, Inoka Ranaweera, Anushka Sanjeewani, Hasini Perera, Sugandika Kumari, Oshadi Ranasinghe, Inoka Ranaweera
New Zealand Women (NZ-W):
Sophie Devine (c), Suzie Bates, Eden Carson, Izzy Gaze (wk), Maddy Green, Brooke Halliday, Fran Jonas, Amelia Kerr, Hannah Rowe, Lea Tahuhu, Leigh Kasperek
SL-W vs NZ-W Probable Best Performers
Probable best batter
Sophie Devine
The skipper of New Zealand, Sophie Devine has the potential to carve out big knocks and raise vital stands. Getting a decent time off the sport since the Women’s Premier League (WPL), Devine will look to come out all guns blazing and play a big innings.
Probable best bowler
Oshadi Ranasinghe
The veteran spinner claimed seven wickets in her last five appearances, which includes a five-wicket haul against Bangladesh in the third ODI match, on May 4, 2023. She will look to maintain her form and land the blows in order to help SL-W get ahead in the match against the White Ferns.