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 Dambulla |
| Seating Capacity | 16800 |
| 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.
Rangiri Dambulla International Stadium Pitch Report for SL-A-W vs NZ-A-W Match 3 Match
The pitch at the Rangiri Dambulla International stadium is expected to be good one to bat on, the spinners are likely to get some turn from the surface while Pacers will enjoy the initial phase of innings.
Rangiri Dambulla International Stadium Weather Report Today
Weather during the match time in Dambulla, LK will be cloudy. The temperature is expected to around 26°C on the match day with 72% humidity and 21.9 km/h wind speed. And the visibility is 10 KM. There are 86% chances of precipitation during the game.
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!
