# NZ-W vs SL-W Match Preview, Prediction, Timings, Lineups, Teams, and How to Watch

URL: https://technosports.co.in/nz-w-vs-sl-w-match-preview-prediction/  
Published: 2026-06-14  
Updated: 2026-06-14  
Author: Reetam Bodhak

Defending champions vs a team that’s beaten them twice in their last four meetings — this Group 2 clash at the [ICC Women’s T20 World Cup](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2026_ICC_Women%27s_T20_World_Cup) has all the makings of a thriller. New Zealand Women walk in as favorites, but Sri Lanka Women have history (and Chamari Athapaththu) on their side.

## NZ-W vs SL-W Match Details

| Detail | Info |
| --- | --- |
| Match | New Zealand Women vs Sri Lanka Women (7th Match, Group 2) |
| Date & Time | June 16, 2026, 7:00 PM IST |
| Venue | The Rose Bowl, Southampton |
| NZ-W Captain | Melie Kerr |
| SL-W Captain | Chamari Athapaththu |
| Streaming | Star Sports & Disney+ Hotstar (India) |

## Toss & Pitch Report

The Rose Bowl tends to reward the team batting first early, but spin grips hard in the second innings — first-innings scores have averaged around 133, dropping to 118 in the second. Expect early swing with the new ball and increasing turn as the game progresses, making this a true bowler’s surface where 130-145 is a competitive total.

![NZ-W vs SL-W](https://technosports.co.in/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/nxyuxuxu-1024x683.jpg)

## Probable Lineups

**NZ-W:** Suzie Bates, Sophie Devine, Georgia Plimmer, Melie Kerr (C), Maddy Green, Brooke Halliday, Isabella Gaze (WK), Nensi Patel, Jess Kerr, Rosemary Mair, Lea Tahuhu

**SL-W:** Chamari Athapaththu (C), Vishmi Gunaratne, Imesha Dulani, Harshitha Samarawickrama, Hansima Karunaratne, Kavisha Dilhari, Nilakshika Silva, Kaushani Nuthyangana (WK), Sugandika Kumari, Malki Madara, Mithali Ayodhya

## Players to Watch

New Zealand’s biggest weapon is captain Melie Kerr, who’s in red-hot form with the bat and chips in with handy left-arm spin. Sophie Devine adds firepower at the top, while Nensi Patel’s miserly economy makes her a middle-overs nightmare for batters. For Sri Lanka, everything revolves around Athapaththu — a proven match-winner who’s single-handedly beaten New Zealand before, with Kavisha Dilhari offering crucial control in support.

## Prediction

**New Zealand Women are favored at roughly 65-35.** Their balance across batting, bowling, and fielding gives them the edge, but Sri Lanka’s recent head-to-head record (2-2 in the last four) and Athapaththu’s match-winning ability mean this could easily go either way if she fires early.

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## FAQs

### **Q1. Who is favored to win NZ-W vs SL-W today?**

New Zealand Women are slight favorites at around 65-35, thanks to their balanced squad across all departments.

### **Q2. Where can I watch NZ-W vs SL-W live?**

  
The match will be broadcast live on Star Sports Network and streamed on Disney+ Hotstar in India.