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03 March 2025 | 06:54AMThe much-anticipated 1st ODI between New Zealand Women and Sri Lanka Women is set to take place at McLean Park, Napier, on March 4, 2025, at 6:30 AM. Both teams are eager to start the series on a winning note, making this a crucial contest. Fans worldwide will closely follow the NZL vs SRI Live Score as these two teams battle it out in a competitive encounter.
New Zealand Women come into the series with a strong squad boasting a blend of experience and youth. Their top order will be crucial in setting up a solid platform, while their middle-order batters will need to anchor the innings. The team’s depth in all-rounders provides balance, giving them multiple options in both batting and bowling.
On the other hand, Sri Lanka Women have shown significant improvement in recent years and will be determined to challenge the hosts. Led by an aggressive batting lineup and a skilled bowling attack, they have the potential to cause an upset. The key for Sri Lanka will be handling New Zealand’s pace attack and ensuring they do not lose early wickets.
With both teams looking to gain an early advantage in the series, expect a closely contested match. The NZL vs SRI Live Score will be an exciting tracker as the game unfolds in Napier.
Series
Match
Date & Time
Venue
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06:30 am
46%

64%
16.2 km/h
25.6o
Partly cloudy
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Average
Average
Average
(Last 10 match)

New Zealand Women Recent form
Last 5 Matches

Sri Lanka Women Recent form
Last 5 Matches
Venue Scoring Pattern
Avg 1st Innings
235
X
194
Avg 2st Innings
Highest Total
373/8 (50 Ov) by NZ vs ZIM
X
98/10 (31.4 Ov) by NZ vs BAN
Lowest Total
Highest Chased
289/3 (40 Ov) by SL vs NZ
X
162/3 (20.5 Ov) by NZ vs ZIM
Lowest Defended
19
26
Suzie Bates, Maddy Green, Brooke Halliday, Georgia Plimmer, Izzy Gaze, Polly Inglis, Bella James, Izzy Sharp, Emma McLeod, Hayley Jensen, Hannah Rowe
Chamari Athapaththu, Nilakshi de Silva, Anushka Sanjeewani, Harshitha Samarawickrama, Imesha Dulani, Vishmi Gunaratne, Kaushini Nuthyangana, Manudi Nanayakkara, Kavisha Dilhari, Udeshika Prabodhani, Sugandika Kumari
With both teams looking to make a statement in the opening match of the series, expect a high-energy contest between New Zealand Women and Sri Lanka Women. The hosts will look to dominate on their home turf, using their batting depth to put up a formidable total. Meanwhile, Sri Lanka will rely on their experienced players to counter New Zealand’s attack and put the pressure back on the home side. Fielding and execution of plans will be crucial in determining the winner. While New Zealand have the advantage of playing in familiar conditions, Sri Lanka’s aggressive style of play can create moments of brilliance that shift the momentum in their favor. As the match progresses, the NZL vs SRI Live Score will be the best way to track the game’s intensity and key turning points. With both teams eager to start strong, fans can expect a thrilling ODI contest at McLean Park, Napier.
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