New Zealand A Women tour of Sri Lanka, 2026 | 23-May-2026 10:00 AM | Rangiri Dambulla International Stadium
SLWA 152/5 (20)
NZWA 96/10 (19.5)
Sri Lanka A Women won by 56 runs
| Batsman | R | B | 4s | 6s | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fran Jonas* | 10 | 14 | 1 | 0 | 71.43 |
| Bowlers | O | M | R | W | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dewmi Vihanga* | 3.5 | 0 | 19 | 3 | 4.96 |
| Rashmika Sewwandi | 3 | 0 | 15 | 1 | 5 |
Last Wicket:Emma Black c Rashmika Sewwandi b Dewmi Vihanga 28(20) - 96/10 in 19.5 ov.
Sri Lanka A Women vs New Zealand A Women
Sri Lanka A Women — Innings 1 (152/5 in 20 overs)
| Batsman | R | B | 4s | 6s | SR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sanjana Kavindi b Jess Watkin | 27 | 20 | 6 | 0 | 135 | |
| Vishmi Gunaratne not out | 57 | 49 | 4 | 2 | 116.33 | |
| Vimoksha Balasuriya b Fran Jonas | 33 | 27 | 2 | 2 | 122.22 | |
| Piumi Wathsala Badalge c Kate Anderson b Jess Watkin | 16 | 19 | 1 | 0 | 84.21 | |
| Rashmika Sewwandi c Emma Black b Hannah Rowe | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| Shashini Gimhani b Hannah Rowe | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| Dewmi Vihanga not out | 14 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 466.67 | |
| Extras | Wides: 5 | Total: 5 | |||||
| Total | 152 | 5 wkts, 20 overs | ||||
| Yet to Bat | Sumudu Nisansala (wk), Sathya Sandeepani (c), Sachini Nisansala, Chamodi Praboda | |||||
| Bowler | O | M | R | W | Econ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hannah Rowe | 4 | 0 | 39 | 2 | 9.8 |
| Emma Black | 2 | 0 | 19 | 0 | 9.5 |
| Jess Watkin | 4 | 0 | 26 | 2 | 6.5 |
| Marama Downes | 3 | 0 | 20 | 0 | 6.7 |
| Bella Armstrong | 2 | 0 | 19 | 0 | 9.5 |
| Fran Jonas | 4 | 0 | 23 | 1 | 5.8 |
| JA Watkins | 1 | 0 | 6 | 0 | 6 |
Partnerships
| Players | Runs | Balls |
|---|---|---|
| Sanjana Kavindi & Vishmi Gunaratne | 44 | 35 |
| Vimoksha Balasuriya & Vishmi Gunaratne | 52 | 45 |
| Piumi Badalge & Vishmi Gunaratne | 41 | 34 |
| Rashmika Sewwandi & Vishmi Gunaratne | 1 | 2 |
| Shashini Gimhani & Vishmi Gunaratne | 0 | 1 |
| Dewmi Vihanga & Vishmi Gunaratne | 14 | 3 |
Wickets
| # | Batsman | Over | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sanjana Kavindi | 5.5 | 44 |
| 2 | Vimoksha Balasuriya | 13.2 | 96 |
| 3 | Piumi Wathsala Badalge | 18.6 | 137 |
| 4 | Rashmika Sewwandi | 19.2 | 138 |
| 5 | Shashini Gimhani | 19.3 | 138 |
New Zealand A Women — Innings 2 (96/10 in 19.5 overs)
| Batsman | R | B | 4s | 6s | SR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jess Watkin (c) c Piumi Badalge b Rashmika Sewwandi | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 50 | |
| Kate Anderson c Sumudu Nisansala b Chamodi Praboda | 11 | 19 | 2 | 0 | 57.89 | |
| Bella James run out (Vishmi Gunaratne) | 10 | 22 | 1 | 0 | 45.45 | |
| Tash Wakelin st Sumudu Nisansala b Dewmi Vihanga | 2 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 40 | |
| Bella Armstrong c Rashmika Sewwandi b Dewmi Vihanga | 7 | 7 | 1 | 0 | 100 | |
| JA Watkins c Sumudu Nisansala b Chamodi Praboda | 4 | 9 | 0 | 0 | 44.44 | |
| Hannah Rowe run out (Sathya Sandeepani) | 11 | 11 | 0 | 0 | 100 | |
| Kate Gaging (wk) c Chamodi Praboda b Sachini Nisansala | 6 | 9 | 0 | 0 | 66.67 | |
| Emma Black c Rashmika Sewwandi b Dewmi Vihanga | 28 | 20 | 3 | 1 | 140 | |
| Marama Downes b Shashini Gimhani | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| Fran Jonas not out | 10 | 14 | 1 | 0 | 71.43 | |
| Extras | Wides: 6 | Total: 6 | |||||
| Total | 96 | 10 wkts, 19.5 overs | ||||
| Yet to Bat | ||||||
| Bowler | O | M | R | W | Econ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rashmika Sewwandi | 3 | 0 | 15 | 1 | 5 |
| Chamodi Praboda | 4 | 1 | 15 | 2 | 3.8 |
| Sathya Sandeepani | 2 | 1 | 4 | 0 | 2 |
| Sachini Nisansala | 4 | 0 | 27 | 1 | 6.8 |
| Dewmi Vihanga | 3.5 | 0 | 19 | 3 | 5 |
| Shashini Gimhani | 3 | 0 | 16 | 1 | 5.3 |
Partnerships
| Players | Runs | Balls |
|---|---|---|
| Jess Watkin & Kate Anderson | 6 | 6 |
| Bella James & Kate Anderson | 14 | 24 |
| Bella James & Wakelin | 5 | 16 |
| Bella James & Bella Armstrong | 3 | 5 |
| JA Watkins & Bella Armstrong | 9 | 9 |
| JA Watkins & Hannah Rowe | 2 | 5 |
| Kate Gaging & Hannah Rowe | 10 | 12 |
| Emma Black & Hannah Rowe | 13 | 15 |
| Emma Black & Marama Downes | 0 | 1 |
| Emma Black & Jonas | 34 | 26 |
Wickets
| # | Batsman | Over | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jess Watkin | 0.6 | 6 |
| 2 | Kate Anderson | 4.6 | 20 |
| 3 | Tash Wakelin | 7.4 | 25 |
| 4 | Bella James | 8.3 | 28 |
| 5 | Bella Armstrong | 9.6 | 37 |
| 6 | JA Watkins | 10.5 | 39 |
| 7 | Kate Gaging | 12.5 | 49 |
| 8 | Hannah Rowe | 15.2 | 62 |
| 9 | Marama Downes | 15.3 | 62 |
| 10 | Emma Black | 19.5 | 96 |
Match Info
| Match | Sri Lanka A Women vs New Zealand-A Women |
|---|---|
| Series | New Zealand A Women tour of Sri Lanka, 2026 |
| Time | 23-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 23-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 5 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 23-May-2026 to find out the answer!
