ICC Womens T20 World Cup 2026: ICC Womens T20 World Cup 2026 kicks off with a highly anticipated clash at The Rose Bowl. In a blockbuster opener for both teams, New Zealand Women will face co-hosts Sri Lanka Women at 07:00 PM (IST) - 01:30 PM (GMT) Tuesday, 16th June 2026. As the cricketing world turns its eyes to this thrilling encounter, we break down the teams, conditions, and key players to predict who will emerge victorious.
NZ-W vs SL-W (New Zealand Women vs Sri Lanka Women) Match Details
| Match | NZ-W vs SL-W |
| League | ICC Womens T20 World Cup 2026 |
| Date | Tuesday, 16th June 2026 |
| Time | 07:00 PM (IST) - 01:30 PM (GMT) |
| Match Venue | The Rose Bowl, Southampton, England |
New Zealand Women vs Sri Lanka Women (NZ-W vs SL-W) Match Preview
Batting first, the New Zealand women's team scored a total of 162 runs in 20 overs. Brooke Halliday scored 40 runs, and Maddy Green scored 35. In response, the West Indies women's team easily chased down the target in 19.5 overs.
The Sri Lanka women's team also lost their opening match against England by 87 runs and currently sits at the bottom of the points table. A score of 219/1 was posted against them—the highest ever in the Women's T20 World Cup—and their bowlers had no answer to it.
NZ-W vs SL-W Pitch Report
The pitch at Southampton's Rose Bowl offers an even contest between bat and ball, with both fast bowlers and spinners playing crucial roles. It is generally a medium-scoring venue where bowlers can significantly influence the game. Spinners often find success here as the pitch offers grip and turn, making stroke-play increasingly difficult as the innings progresses. The average first-innings score is around 160, and the team winning the toss would likely prefer to bowl first.
Who will win today Womens T20 World Cup 2026 between New Zealand Women vs Sri Lanka Women?
Aaj ka SL-W vs NZ-W match kon jeetega: Both teams are desperate for a win in this seventh match of the ICC Women's T20 World Cup in Southampton, having lost their opening games. However, statistically, the New Zealand women's team appears to hold the upper hand.
Win Probability:
- New Zealand Women: 77%
- Sri Lanka Women: 23%
New Zealand had nearly secured a victory in their first match but let the game slip away against the West Indies; they were unable to defend a total of 162 runs in a thrilling final-over finish.
Sri Lanka got off to a disastrous start in the tournament; England handed them a crushing defeat, posting a massive total of 219 runs against them.
Historically, New Zealand has dominated Sri Lanka in T20 Internationals, boasting a 14-2 record.
NZ-W vs SL-W T20 Head-to-Head Record
- Matches Played- 17
- Won by NZ-W- 14
- Won by SL-W- 02
- No Result- 0/1
AUS-W vs SA-W Match Playing 11
New Zealand Women (NZ-W) Possible Playing 11: 1. Isabella Gaze(WK), 2. Georgia Plimmer, 3. Amelia Kerr(C), 4. Sophie Devine, 5. Brooke Halliday, 6. Maddy Green, 7. Jess Kerr, 8. Nensi Patel, 9. Izzy Sharp, 10. Rosemary Mair, 11. Bree Illing
Sri Lanka Women (SL-W) Possible Playing 11: 1. Chamari Athapaththu(C), 2. Vishmi Gunarathne, 3. Imesha Dulani, 4. Harshitha Samarawickrama, 5. Hansima Karunaratne, 6. Kaushani Nuthyangana(WK), 7. Kavisha Dilhari, 8. Nilakshika Silva, 9. Sugandika Kumari, 10. Mithali Bandara, 11. Malki Madara
Who will win NZ-W vs SL-W Cricket match?
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