New Zealand Women will take on Sri Lanka Women in Match No. 7 of the Women’s T20 World Cup 2026 at The Rose Bowl in Southampton on June 16.
New Zealand Women will be eager to bounce back after suffering a narrow defeat to West Indies Women in their tournament opener. Despite putting up a spirited fight, they fell short in a closely contested encounter and were determined to open their account on the points table.
Sri Lanka Women, meanwhile, endured a heavy loss in their first match of the competition and found themselves under early pressure. They will look to regroup quickly, approach the contest with a positive mindset, and secure their first two points of the tournament.
NZ W vs SL W: Match Details
| Match | New Zealand Women vs Sri Lanka Women, Match 7, Women’s T20 World Cup 2026 |
| Date and Time (IST) | Sunday, June 14, 2026, 3:00 PM (IST) |
| Venue | The Rose Bowl, Southampton |
| Broadcast and Live Streaming | JioStar Network Channels and JioHotstar (App & Website) |
The Rose Bowl, Southampton: Pitch Report
The pitch at The Rose Bowl, Southampton offers a balanced contest between bat and ball, with both pacers and spinners expected to play key roles. It is generally a medium-scoring venue where bowlers can have a significant impact on the game. Spinners tend to enjoy success at this ground as the surface provides grip and turn, making stroke-making difficult as the innings progresses.
NZ W vs SL W: Head-to-Head Record
| Matches Played | 17 |
| Won by NZ W | 14 |
| Won by SL W | 02 |
| NR | 01 |
| First-Ever Fixture | May 8, 2010 |
| Most-Recent Fixture | March 18, 2025 |
NZ W vs SL W: Predicted Playing XIs
New Zealand Women:
Georgia Plimmer, Isabella Gaze (wk), Amelia Kerr (c), Sophie Devine, Brooke Halliday, Maddy Green, Izzy Sharp, Jess Kerr, Nensi Patel, Rosemary Mair, Bree Illing
Sri Lanka Women:
Vishmi Gunaratne, Chamari Athapaththu (c), Imesha Dulani, Harshitha Samarawickrama, Hansima Karunaratne, Kavisha Dilhari, Nilakshika Silva, Kaushani Nuthyangana (wk), Sugandika Kumari, Malki Madara, Mithali Ayodhya
NZ W vs SL W: Probable Best Performers of the Match
Probable Best Batter: Sophie Devine
Veteran batter Sophie Devine could be the key batter in this clash. She has been striking at around 150, though she has not always converted those starts into big scores for the team. She will look to regain her focus and play a substantial innings for her side.
Probable Best Bowler: Jess Kerr
Right-arm pacer Jess Kerr could be the key bowler in this clash. She picked up two wickets and bowled economically in the opening fixture. Her spells will be crucial, especially since English conditions tend to assist seam bowlers.
Today’s Match Prediction: New Zealand Women to win the match
Disclaimer: The prediction is based on the understanding, analysis, and instinct of the author. While making your prediction, consider the points mentioned, and make your own decision.
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