The action shifts to the shortest format as New Zealand A Women prepare to lock horns with Sri Lanka A Women in the first T20 match at Dambulla. This follows a highly competitive three-match One-Day leg, which was severely impacted by rain in the early stages before culminating in a thrilling decider where New Zealand A secured an 84-run victory to walk away with a 1-0 series win.
The visitors will be walking out with plenty of confidence, particularly given the spectacular form of their top order, where Kate Anderson will undoubtedly be the prized wicket after her authoritative 84 in that final 50-over match. Alongside her, the all-round capabilities of players like Jess Watkin and Bella Armstrong give the Kiwi lineup immense balance, while their bowling attack, led by the clinical Marama Downes, will look to exploit any early moisture on the surface and put the home side under immediate pressure.
Sri Lanka A, on the other hand, will feel they have a point to prove after failing to capitalize on some excellent individual starts in the longer format. The hosts showed glimpses of absolute brilliance, notably through Sanjana Kavindi’s fighting 79 and the steady presence of senior batter Vishmi Gunaratne at the top of the order. The primary challenge for the home team will be sustaining those partnerships and avoiding sudden batting collapses in the middle overs. If their middle order can hold steady and their spinners manage to successfully slow down the Kiwi scoring rate, the spectators are in for an incredibly tight and fascinating T20 contest.
Where to Watch: Sri Lanka A Women vs New Zealand A Women – 1st T20:
Date – May 21, 2026
Time – 10:00 AM IST
Venue – Rangiri Dambulla International Stadium, Sri Lanka
Local Broadcast Platforms
• SLC YouTube Channel
• Talent TV OTT Platform – www.talenttv.lk
• FTA – TV SUPREME (UHF 21, 26, 49)
• DTH – TV SUPREME (DTV 12 / Freesat 17)
• IPTV – TV SUPREME (PEO TV 13)
• OTT – SandBrix
Global Broadcast Platforms
• India – Fancode
• Rest of the World – Sporty.lk YouTube
(Except SL, India, NZ)
Fixtures:
1st One-Day – May 12, Rangiri Dambulla International Stadium (N/R)
2nd One-Day – May 15, Rangiri Dambulla International Stadium (N/R)
3rd One-Day – May 18, Rangiri Dambulla International Stadium (New Zealand A won by 84 runs)
1st T20 – May 21, Rangiri Dambulla International Stadium (10 AM)
2nd T20 – May 23, Rangiri Dambulla International Stadium (10 AM)
3rd T20 – May 25, Rangiri Dambulla International Stadium (10 AM)
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