Sri Lanka and New Zealand are all set to go head-to-head in a 3-match One-Day International (ODI) series which has its opener scheduled to be contested at the Galle International Stadium, on the 27th of June, 2023, at 10:00 AM Indian Standard Time (IST).
In the ongoing International Cricket Council (ICC) Women’s Championship 2022/23-25, New Zealand has won 3 matches and lost 1 out of their 6 games, while Sri Lanka, with 2 wins and 5 defeats in their 9 matches, is currently seeded 5th on the 10-team points table.
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Squads:
Sri Lanka – Chamari Athapaththu (C), Vishmi Gunaratne, Harshitha Samarawickrama, Nilakshi de Silva, Kavisha Dilhari, Anushka Sanjeewani, Oshadi Ranasinghe, Kawya Karvindi, Sugandika Kumari, Inoka Ranaweera, Udeshika Prabodhani, Hansima Karunaratne, Inoshi Fernando, Imesha Dulani, Hasini Perera
New Zealand – Sophie Devine (C), Suzie Bates, Bernadine Bezuidenhout, Eden Carson, Izzy Gaze, Maddy Green, Brooke Halliday, Fran Jonas, Melie Kerr, Leigh Kasperek, Rosemary Mair, Molly Penfold, Georgia Plimmer, Hannah Rowe, Lea Tahuhu
Players to watch out:
Chamari Athapaththu
The 33-year-old all-rounder in ODIs, in 92 innings has scored 2951 runs, at an average of 32.42 and has got the highest of 178*, while in 45 innings has struck 28 wickets, recorded an economy rate of 5.49 and got the best of 3/31.
Inoka Ranaweera
The 37-year-old all-rounder in ODIs, in 65 bowling innings has struck 71 wickets, delivering her overs at an economy rate of 4.32, and has got the best of 4/39. Inoka has need handy with the bat as well accumulating 196 runs in 45 outings.
Suzie Bates
The 35-year-old all-rounder in ODIs, in 142 innings has scored 5267 runs, at an average of 41.47, and has got the highest of 168. Suzie in 102 bowling innings has struck 75 wickets, bowling at an economy rate of 4.94, and has got the best of 4/7.
Lea Tahuhu
The 32-year-old pacer in ODIs, 83 bowling innings has struck 94 wickets, delivering at an economy rate of 4.48, and has got the best of 5/37. Lea in 56 innings has been handy with the bat contributing 339 runs.
Pitch:
The 22 yards at the Galle International Stadium is favorable to bowlers, especially spinners, who can anticipate significant support off the wicket. Batters will need to display patience and composure in order to achieve a high total, as the average score at the venue is a modest 157.
Weather:
With thundershowers on the radar throughout the match duration, there is a possibility of rain playing spoilsport and potentially resulting in a washout. The temperature is expected to be around 29°C, with moderate winds and a humidity level of 81%.
Fantasy playing XI:
Anushka Sanjeewani, Suzie Bates, Harshitha Samarawickrama, Nilakshi de Silva, Chamari Athapaththu, Sophie Devine, Melie Kerr, Oshadi Ranasinghe, Inoka Ranaweera, Lea Tahuhu, Hannah Rowe
Match details:
Date – June 27, 2023
Time – 10:00 AM IST
Venue – Galle International Stadium, Galle
Broadcast – T.B.C.