New Zealand A Women tour of Sri Lanka, 2026 | 18-May-2026 10:00 AM | Rangiri Dambulla International Stadium
NZWA 273/8 (50)
SLWA 149/10 (33.2)
NZ A Women won by 84 runs - 2nd inns reduced to 38 overs (DLS Target 234)
| Batsman | R | B | 4s | 6s | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chamodi Praboda* | 1 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 33.33 |
| Bowlers | O | M | R | W | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jess Watkin* | 8.2 | 0 | 31 | 2 | 3.72 |
| Bella Armstrong | 7 | 1 | 39 | 3 | 5.57 |
Last Wicket:Tharuka Shehani c Bella James b Jess Watkin 2(14) - 149/10 in 33.2 ov.
Sri Lanka A Women vs New Zealand A Women
New Zealand A Women — Innings 1 (273/8 in 50 overs)
| Batsman | R | B | 4s | 6s | SR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kate Anderson lbw b Chamodi Praboda | 84 | 108 | 6 | 0 | 77.78 | |
| Bella James lbw b Chamodi Praboda | 10 | 15 | 1 | 0 | 66.67 | |
| Prue Catton c Lihini Apsara b Dewmi Vihanga | 15 | 26 | 1 | 1 | 57.69 | |
| Tash Wakelin c Rashmika Sewwandi b Tharuka Shehani | 9 | 15 | 1 | 0 | 60 | |
| JA Watkins run out (Sathya Sandeepani/Dewmi Vihanga) | 36 | 36 | 5 | 0 | 100 | |
| Bella Armstrong c Chamodi Praboda b Tharuka Shehani | 59 | 57 | 8 | 0 | 103.51 | |
| Jess Watkin (c) c Vishmi Gunaratne b Tharuka Shehani | 8 | 12 | 1 | 0 | 66.67 | |
| Darcy Prasad (wk) b Tharuka Shehani | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| Kayley Knight not out | 38 | 22 | 3 | 2 | 172.73 | |
| Marama Downes not out | 4 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 57.14 | |
| Extras | LegByes: 2 | Wides: 8 | Total: 10 | |||||
| Total | 273 | 8 wkts, 50 overs | ||||
| Yet to Bat | Fran Jonas | |||||
| Bowler | O | M | R | W | Econ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rashmika Sewwandi | 7 | 0 | 29 | 0 | 4.1 |
| Piumi Wathsala Badalge | 3 | 0 | 24 | 0 | 8 |
| Chamodi Praboda | 10 | 0 | 37 | 2 | 3.7 |
| Dewmi Vihanga | 9 | 0 | 46 | 1 | 5.1 |
| Sathya Sandeepani | 7 | 0 | 46 | 0 | 6.6 |
| Tharuka Shehani | 10 | 0 | 64 | 4 | 6.4 |
| Limansa Thilakarathna | 4 | 0 | 25 | 0 | 6.2 |
Partnerships
| Players | Runs | Balls |
|---|---|---|
| Kate Anderson & Bella James | 36 | 43 |
| Kate Anderson & Prue Catton | 19 | 33 |
| Kate Anderson & Wakelin | 14 | 23 |
| Kate Anderson & JA Watkins | 72 | 72 |
| Kate Anderson & Bella Armstrong | 51 | 66 |
| Jess Watkin & Bella Armstrong | 28 | 25 |
| Darcy Prasad & Bella Armstrong | 0 | 2 |
| Kayley Knight & Bella Armstrong | 13 | 12 |
| Kayley Knight & Marama Downes | 39 | 24 |
Wickets
| # | Batsman | Over | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bella James | 7.1 | 36 |
| 2 | Prue Catton | 12.4 | 55 |
| 3 | Tash Wakelin | 16.3 | 69 |
| 4 | JA Watkins | 28.3 | 142 |
| 5 | Kate Anderson | 39.3 | 193 |
| 6 | Jess Watkin | 43.4 | 221 |
| 7 | Darcy Prasad | 43.6 | 221 |
| 8 | Bella Armstrong | 45.6 | 234 |
Sri Lanka A Women — Innings 2 (149/10 in 33.2 overs)
| Batsman | R | B | 4s | 6s | SR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vishmi Gunaratne lbw b Marama Downes | 23 | 38 | 2 | 1 | 60.53 | |
| Sanjana Kavindi b Fran Jonas | 79 | 73 | 10 | 3 | 108.22 | |
| Lihini Apsara c Kate Anderson b Marama Downes | 1 | 9 | 0 | 0 | 11.11 | |
| Limansa Thilakarathna c Darcy Prasad b Marama Downes | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| Dewmi Vihanga lbw b Marama Downes | 1 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 14.29 | |
| Piumi Wathsala Badalge c and b Jess Watkin | 24 | 39 | 1 | 0 | 61.54 | |
| Sumudu Nisansala (wk) b Bella Armstrong | 8 | 9 | 1 | 0 | 88.89 | |
| Rashmika Sewwandi c and b Bella Armstrong | 5 | 6 | 1 | 0 | 83.33 | |
| Sathya Sandeepani (c) c Kayley Knight b Bella Armstrong | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| Tharuka Shehani c Bella James b Jess Watkin | 2 | 14 | 0 | 0 | 14.29 | |
| Chamodi Praboda not out | 1 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 33.33 | |
| Extras | NoBalls: 1 | Wides: 4 | Total: 5 | |||||
| Total | 149 | 10 wkts, 33.2 overs | ||||
| Yet to Bat | ||||||
| Bowler | O | M | R | W | Econ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marama Downes | 8 | 3 | 18 | 4 | 2.2 |
| Jess Watkin | 8.2 | 0 | 31 | 2 | 3.7 |
| Kayley Knight | 5 | 0 | 26 | 0 | 5.2 |
| Bella Armstrong | 7 | 1 | 39 | 3 | 5.6 |
| Fran Jonas | 5 | 0 | 35 | 1 | 7 |
Partnerships
| Players | Runs | Balls |
|---|---|---|
| Vishmi Gunaratne & Sanjana Kavindi | 67 | 79 |
| Lihini Apsara & Sanjana Kavindi | 2 | 13 |
| Limansa Thilakarathna & Sanjana Kavindi | 0 | 2 |
| Dewmi Vihanga & Sanjana Kavindi | 2 | 9 |
| Piumi Badalge & Sanjana Kavindi | 49 | 51 |
| Piumi Badalge & Sumudu Nisansala | 19 | 20 |
| Piumi Badalge & Rashmika Sewwandi | 6 | 7 |
| Piumi Badalge & Sathya Sandeepani | 0 | 1 |
| Piumi Badalge & Tharuka Shehani | 0 | 5 |
| Chamodi Praboda & Tharuka Shehani | 4 | 13 |
Wickets
| # | Batsman | Over | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Vishmi Gunaratne | 13.1 | 67 |
| 2 | Lihini Apsara | 15.2 | 69 |
| 3 | Limansa Thilakarathna | 15.4 | 69 |
| 4 | Dewmi Vihanga | 17.1 | 71 |
| 5 | Sanjana Kavindi | 25.4 | 120 |
| 6 | Sumudu Nisansala | 28.6 | 139 |
| 7 | Rashmika Sewwandi | 30.1 | 145 |
| 8 | Sathya Sandeepani | 30.2 | 145 |
| 9 | Piumi Wathsala Badalge | 31.1 | 145 |
| 10 | Tharuka Shehani | 33.2 | 149 |
Match Info
| Match | Sri Lanka A Women vs New Zealand-A Women |
|---|---|
| Series | New Zealand A Women tour of Sri Lanka, 2026 |
| Time | 18-May-2026 10:00 AM |
| Venue | Rangiri Dambulla International Stadium |
| Live Telecast | FanCode |
Match Preview: Sri Lanka A Women vs New Zealand-A Women (SL-A-W vs NZ-A-W)
Sri Lanka A Women will face New Zealand-A Women in a thrilling match on 18-May-2026 in New Zealand A Women tour of Sri Lanka, 2026. The match will be played at Rangiri Dambulla International Stadium at 10:00 AM. Cricket fans can watch the match live on FanCode.
Match Overview
Sri Lanka A Women is known for its strong batting and bowling, while New Zealand-A Women remains competitive with its recent performances and emerging players. This match is crucial for both teams, as every win can strengthen their position in New Zealand A Women tour of Sri Lanka, 2026.
The pitch at Rangiri Dambulla International Stadium is generally balanced for both batsmen and bowlers, making this match even more exciting. Sri Lanka A Women will look to dominate with its experience and strategy, while New Zealand-A Women will aim for an upset.
What to watch?
- The competition between Sri Lanka A Women batting and New Zealand-A Women bowling.
- The bowler's impact on the pitch, especially spinners or fast bowlers.
- The strategies of the two captains and their decisions during the game.
Cricket lovers, get ready for this exciting match! Will Sri Lanka A Women showcase its strengths, or will New Zealand-A Women pull off a major upset? Join us live on FanCode on 18-May-2026 to find out the answer!
