Defending Champion New Zealand Women and Sri Lanka Women will lock horns against each other in the seventh match of the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2026 on Tuesday at the Rose Bowl in Southampton. Both teams will be keen to make a strong comeback after suffering defeats in their opening matches.
New Zealand started their T20 World Cup 2026 campaign on a disappointing note, going down by seven wickets to the West Indies Women. Batting first, the White Ferns posted 162/20, with Brooke Halliday contributing 40 runs and Maddy Green adding 35. However, their bowlers could not defend the total as West Indies chased it down with one ball to spare.
Meanwhile, Sri Lanka Women also had a difficult outing in their first game as they lost the match by a massive 87-run margin against England Women. Their bowlers struggled throughout the contest, conceding 219/1 – the highest team total ever recorded in the history of the Women’s T20 World Cup. As a result, Sri Lanka currently sits at the bottom of the points table and will be eager to put in a much-improved performance against New Zealand.
New Zealand w vs Sri Lanka w: Head-to-Head
The New Zealand Women’s team and the Sri Lankan women’s team have faced each other 10 times. The white ferns have won eight matches, while the Sri Lankan team has managed to secure victory only two times.
Pitch Report
The pitch at the Rose Bowl, Southampton, favors both the batter and the bowler. Both pacers and spinners are expected to play a crucial role in the match. Bowlers will have a great impact on the match, and the match will be low scoring.
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At this venue, the average first innings total is 178, while his average second innings total is 147. This pitch favours pacers more compared to the spinners, as the pacers have picked 81 wickets, spinners have picked 40 wickets in the last 10 matches.
Weather Update
Conditions in Southampton are expected to be favorable for cricket during the NZ-W vs SL-W clash. The weather forecast suggests mostly cloudy skies, with temperatures hovering around 14°C. Humidity levels are likely to be high at around 93%, which could assist the seam bowlers. However, rain is not expected to play a major role, with only a 6% chance of precipitation predicted during the match.
New Zealand Women vs Sri Lanka Women Predicted Playing XI
New Zealand Predicted Playing XI
Izzy Gaze (wk), Georgia Plimmer, Amelia Kerr (C), Sophie Devine, Brook Halliday, Maddy Green, Izzy Sharp, Jess Kerr, Bree Illing, Nensi Patel, Rosemary Mair
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Sri Lanka Predicted Playing XI
Chamari Atapattu (C), Vishmi Rajapaksha, Imesha Dulani, Harshitha Madavi, Hansima Karunaratne, Kavisha Dilhari, Nilakshika de Silva, Kaushani Nuthyangana (wk), S Kumari, Malki Madara, M Ayodhya
Frequently asked questions
Where will the New Zealand vs Sri Lanka T20 Women’s World Cup 2026 match be played?
The match will be played at The Ageas bowl in West End
What time does the New Zealand vs Sri Lanka match start?
The match will start at 7:00 PM IST (2:30 PM BST).
Which TV channel will broadcast the New Zealand vs Sri LankaT20 Women’s World Cup 2026 match?
The match will be televised on the Star Sports Network in India.
Where can fans watch the Live streaming of New Zealand vs Sri Lanka T20 Women’s World Cup 2026 match?
The match will be streamed live on the JioHotstar app and website in India.
Injury and availability updates
There have been no injury concerns reported from either team. It will be updated if there’s any news.
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