SL-W vs NZ-W Match Prediction, 2nd ODI – Who will win today’s match between Sri Lanka Women vs New Zealand Women?

Sri Lanka women defeated New Zealand women by nine wickets (DLS method) in the first ODI of the series, which eventually was their first-ever win against the White Ferns in any form of the game. Notably, skipper Chamari Athapaththu played a phenomenal knock, scoring 108* runs off 83 deliveries, while her opening partner Vishmi Gunaratne hit 50 runs off 74 deliveries. Bowlers on the other hand did a reasonably good job and the team will be hopeful to deliver the same in the second ODI and eventually seal the series.

New Zealand meanwhile will pray so the rain doesn’t play a spoilsport once again. Since the last game was reduced to 28 overs a side, the Sophie Devine-led side couldn’t pose much threat with the bat. Amelia Kerr and Maddy Green meanwhile looked good with the bat while Devine picked up the only wicket that the home team lost. Thus, there is a lot of room for improvement for New Zealand at the moment and they will hope to bounce back stronger.

SL-W vs NZ-W Match Details

Sri Lanka Women and New Zealand Women, 2nd ODI Match

Venue: Galle International Stadium

Date & Time: Friday, June 30, 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 skipper winning the toss is very likely to bowl first and anything over 270 will be a good score on this wicket.

SL-W vs NZ-W Probable Playing XIs

Sri Lanka Women (SL-W):

Chamari Athapaththu (c), Vishmi Gunaratne, Harshitha Samarawickrama, Nilakshi de Silva, Anushka Sanjeewani (wk), Kavisha Dilhari, Oshadi Ranasinghe, Sugandika Kumari, Inoka Ranaweera, Udeshika Prabodhani, Hansima Karunaratne

New Zealand Women (NZ-W):

Suzie Bates, Bernadine Bezuidenhout (wk), Melie Kerr, Sophie Devine (c), Maddy Green, Georgia Plimmer, Brooke Halliday, Hannah Rowe, Lea Tahuhu, Eden Carson, Fran Jonas

SL-W vs NZ-W Probable Best Performers

Probable best batter

Chamari Athapaththu 
Sri Lanka skipper Chamari Athapaththu is in remarkable form at the moment. She hit a sensational century in the last match and given her form, one cannot bet against her at the moment. Playing at home, the opener is very much aware of the conditions and can prove to be a massive threat to the visiting team.

Probable best bowler

Sophie Devine
33–year-old Sophie Devine couldn’t do much in the last match but she has the ability to bounce back in the second ODI. The cricketer has represented New Zealand in 135 matches, picking up 90 wickets in the process.

Today’s Match Prediction: Chasing team to win the match

Disclaimer: This prediction is based on the understanding, analysis, and instinct of the author. While making your prediction, consider the points mentioned, and make your own decision.