NZ-W vs SL-W Prediction, 1st ODI, Match Winner, Team, Playing XI and Pitch Report

New Zealand Women will take on Sri Lanka Women in the first ODI of the three-match series at McLean Park in Napier on Tuesday, March 4.

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Led by Suzie Bates, New Zealand Women are coming into this encounter after suffering a 0-2 loss to Australia in the three-match ODI series in December 2024 away from home. On the other hand, Sri Lanka Women, led by Chamari Athapaththu, lost to Ireland by 1-2 in August 2024 away from home.

While New Zealand has the most recent experience of playing this format, Sri Lanka last played the 50-over format six months ago. 

NZ-W vs SL-W, 1st ODI Match Details

Match: New Zealand Women vs Sri Lanka Women, 1st ODI

Time & Date: 6:30 AM IST, Tuesday, March 4

Venue: McLean Park, Napier

NZ-W vs SL-W, 1st ODI Pitch Report

Napier is a good scoring ground for batters. However, bowlers need to toil hard on this wicket to pick timely wickets and contain runs. Any score above 300 would be a bit tough for the chasing side.

NZ-W vs SL-W, 1st ODI Probable XIs

New Zealand Women

Suzie Bates (c), Emma McLeod, Georgia Plimmer, Hayley Jensen, Brooke Halliday, Maddy Green, Lauren Down, Isabelle Gaze (wk), Jess Kerr, Hannah Rowe, Eden Carson.

Sri Lanka Women

Vishmi Gunaratne, Chamari Athapaththu (c), Harshitha Samarawickrama, Kavisha Dilhari, Nilakshika Silva, Sachini Nisansala, Anushka Sanjeewani (wk), Achini Kulasuriya, Udeshika Prabodhani, Inoshi Priyadarshani, Sugandika Kumari.

NZ-W vs SL-W, 1st ODI Winner Prediction

Match Winner: New Zealand Women

New Zealand Women, led by Suzie Bates, lead the head to head record in the previous five matches against Sri Lanka Women by 3-2. With home conditions favoring them, White Ferns are expected to come out on top in this one-sided affair.

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