

SL-W vs NZ-W: New Zealand Women will lock horns against Sri Lanka Women in the 1st T20I of the New Zealand Women’s Tour of Sri Lanka, 2023 on Saturday, July 8, 2023, at P Sara Oval, Colombo.
Having clinched a 2-1 victory in the closely contested three-match ODI series against New Zealand Women, Sri Lanka Women now gear up for an action-packed three-match T20 series against their counterparts.
While New Zealand Women seek to regroup and come back stronger after their loss in the ODI series, Sri Lanka Women will be eager to build on their winning momentum and secure further victories in the T20I series.
When it comes to hosts, keep an eye on Chamari Atapattu, Kavisha Dilhari, and Vishmi Rajapaksa as they possess the potential to be game-changers. The White Ferns, on the other hand, will depend on the formidable trio of Sophie Devine, Suzie Bates, and Amelia Kerr to provide the much-needed impetus.
Here are the match details, pitch report, probable playing 11, squads, player records/stats and dream11 fantasy team predictions for the 1st T20I of the New Zealand Women’s Tour of Sri Lanka, 2023.
SL-W vs NZ-W Match Details
- Match: Sri Lanka Women vs New Zealand Women, 1st T20I
- Date: Saturday, July 8, 2023
- Time: 10:00 AM (IST)
- Venue: P Sara Oval, Colombo
Pitch Report For SL-W vs NZ-W, 1st T20I
The nature of the pitch at this venue has been consistently slow, and that trend is expected to persist in this game as well. The teams will have to exhibit composure and spend considerable time at the crease, carefully selecting their shots. A challenging target in this match would range from 150 to 160 runs.
Pitch Stats of P Sara Oval, Colombo For SL-W vs NZ-W, 1st T20I
Stats based on the previous five matches —
- Average First Innings Score: 135
- Average Total Score: 120
- Team Batting First Won: 3
- Team Bowling First Won: 2
- Draw/No Result/Abandoned: 0
Probable Playing XI For SL-W vs NZ-W, 1st T20I
Sri Lanka Women Playing XI
Chamari Atapattu (C), Anushka Sanjeewani (WK), Vishmi Rajapaksha, Harshitha Samarawickrama, Nilakshi de Silva, Hansima Karunaratne, Oshadi Ranasinghe, Kavisha Dilhari, Inoshi Fernando, Inoka Ranaweera, Udeshika Prabodhani.
New Zealand Women Playing XI
Sophie Devine (C), Bernadine Bezuidenhout (WK), Suzie Bates, Amelia Kerr, Maddy Green, Georgia Plimmer, Lea Tahuhu, Brooke Halliday, Molly Penfold, Eden Carson, Fran Jonas
Stats of Sri Lanka Women & New Zealand Women Form in Last 5 Matches
SL-W Form
NZ-W Form
SL-W vs NZ-W Player Record/Stats (Must Picks) For 1st T20I
Player | Stats (ODI Series) |
---|---|
Chamari Atapattu | 248 Runs |
Sophie Devine | 194 Runs & 3 Wickets |
Amelia Kerr | 167 Runs & 1 Wicket |
Suzie Bates | 92 Runs |
Lea Tahuhu | 5 Wickets |
Oshadi Ranasinghe | 4 Wickets |
Eden Carson | 2 Wickets |
Kavisha Dilhari | 84 Runs |
SL-W vs NZ-W Captaincy Picks For 1st T20I Between Sri Lanka Women vs New Zealand Women
- Chamari Athapattu
- Amelia Kerr
- Sophie Devine
SL-W vs NZ-W Dream11 Prediction – Fantasy Team Suggesting For 1st T20I
Sri Lanka Women vs New Zealand Women – Fantasy Team 1


- Wicket-Keeper: Bernadine Bezuidenhout
- Batters: Suzie Bates, Maddy Green, Nilakshi de Silva
- All-Rounders: Chamari Atapattu, Sophie Devine, Amelia Kerr, Kavisha Dilhari
- Bowlers: Inoka Ranaweera, Lea Tahuhu, Oshadi Ranasinghe
- Captain: Chamari Atapattu
- Vice-Captain: Sophie Devine
Sri Lanka Women vs New Zealand Women – Fantasy Team 2


- Wicket-Keeper: Bernadine Bezuidenhout
- Batters: Suzie Bates, Maddy Green, Nilakshi de Silva
- All-Rounders: Chamari Atapattu, Sophie Devine, Amelia Kerr, Kavisha Dilhari
- Bowlers: Inoka Ranaweera, Lea Tahuhu, Eden Carson
- Captain: Amelia Kerr
- Vice-Captain: Chamari Athapattu
SL-W vs NZ-W Match Prediction – Who Will Win Today’s Match?
New Zealand Women is expected to win this match.
SL-W vs NZ-W – 1st T20I of New Zealand Women’s Tour of Sri Lanka, 2023, Live Broadcast & Online Streaming Details, Where to Watch in India?
- Live Streaming: Fancode
Disclaimer: This team is based on the understanding, analysis, and instinct of the author. While selecting your team for the fantasy game please consider the points mentioned and make your own decision at the time of making your team.