New Zealand Women (NZ-W) took a 1-0 lead against Sri Lanka Women (SL-W) following a five-wicket win in the first T20I. The White Ferns will be keen on extending their lead when they play the Islanders on Monday, July 10 for the second T20I at the P Sara Oval in Colombo.
While New Zealand will be gunning to clinch the T20I series, Chamari Athapaththu and Co. will need to get back on level terms in order to stay alive in the series. A crucial clash awaits as both sides will look for results in their favour on Monday in Colombo.
SL-W vs NZ-W Match Details
Sri Lanka Women and New Zealand Women, 2nd T20I Match
Venue: P Sara Oval, Colombo
Date & Time: Monday, July 10, 10:00 AM IST
Broadcast & Live Streaming Details: SLC YouTube Channel
P Sara Oval Stadium pitch report
The surface at the P Sara Oval in Colombo offers assistance for both batters and bowlers alike. A score of 180 runs will prove to be quite competitive and the skipper winning the toss may elect to field first.
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, Hansima Karunaratne, Inoshi Priyadharshani, Inoka Ranaweera, Udeshika Prabodhani
New Zealand Women (NZ-W):
Suzie Bates, Bernadine Bezuidenhout (wk), Melie Kerr, Sophie Devine (c), Maddy Green, Georgia Plimmer, Hannah Rowe, Brooke Halliday, Lea Tahuhu, Leigh Kasperek, Eden Carson
SL-W vs NZ-W Probable Best Performers
Probable best batter:
Chamari Athapaththu
The Lankan skipper Chamari Athapaththu failed to open her account in the first T20I against the White Ferns as she headed back to the pavilion for a first-ball duck. However, she has proven her lethal hitting exploits on numerous occasions and will be raring for an improved outing in the forthcoming contest.
Probable best bowler:
Inoshi Priyadharshani
The veteran off-spinner in her last outing claimed three scalps for just 17 runs in her four over at a solid economy of 4.25. Inoshi Priyadharshani will look to maintain her form and play a vital role with the ball to help her side get ahead in the contest.