The Sri Lanka women’s cricket team is touring New Zealand from February to March 2025, engaging in a series comprising three One Day Internationals (ODIs) and three Twenty20 Internationals (T20Is).
Tour Schedule:
- Warm-up Matches:
- February 27, 2025: First warm-up match against New Zealand XI.
- February 28, 2025: Second warm-up match against New Zealand XI.
- ODI Series:
- March 4, 2025: 1st ODI at McLean Park, Napier.
- March 7, 2025: 2nd ODI at Saxton Oval, Nelson.
- March 9, 2025: 3rd ODI at Saxton Oval, Nelson.
- T20I Series:
- March 14, 2025: 1st T20I at Hagley Oval, Christchurch.
- March 16, 2025: 2nd T20I at Hagley Oval, Christchurch.
- March 18, 2025: 3rd T20I at University of Otago Oval, Dunedin.
Match Highlights:
- 1st ODI (March 4, 2025): The match at McLean Park, Napier, was abandoned due to rain without a result.
- 2nd ODI (March 7, 2025): New Zealand Women posted a total of 245/7 in their 50 overs, with Maddy Green scoring a century (100 runs off 109 balls). In response, Sri Lanka Women were bowled out for 167 runs in 46.4 overs, with Harshitha Samarawickrama contributing 59 runs. Hannah Rowe was the standout bowler for New Zealand, claiming 4 wickets for 31 runs. New Zealand won the match by 78 runs.
- Broadcast Information: Cricket enthusiasts in India can watch the New Zealand Women vs. Sri Lanka Women ODI series live on the Sony Sports Network. Live streaming is available on platforms such as FanCode, Amazon Prime Video, and the SonyLiv app and website.
Upcoming Fixtures:
Following the New Zealand tour, the Sri Lanka women’s team is set to host a tri-nation One-Day series featuring India and South Africa, commencing on April 27, 2025, in Colombo.
For the latest updates and detailed information on match schedules and results, fans can visit the official Sri Lanka Cricket website