Welcome to our coverage of the latest Women's Cricket match between New Zealand Women and Sri Lanka Women. It was a thrilling encounter, with both teams giving their all to secure the win.
New Zealand Women won the toss and elected to field first. Sri Lanka Women started strong with opener Chamari Atapattu playing some exquisite shots. However, the team suffered an early blow as opener Hasini Perera got out for just 4 runs. Atapattu and No. 3 batter Harshitha Madavi then steadied the ship, with both players scoring half-centuries. Their partnership of 78 runs was a crucial one for Sri Lanka Women, but they eventually lost their way as they lost wickets in quick succession. Sri Lanka Women finished their innings at 216 runs for the loss of 7 wickets.
New Zealand Women's reply got off to a rocky start, with opener Natalie Dodd departing early for just 6 runs. However, captain Sophie Devine and No. 3 batter Brooke Halliday steadied the innings with a 94-run partnership. Devine was the pick of the New Zealand Women batters, scoring an impressive 91 runs off just 58 balls, including 7 fours and 6 sixes. Halliday provided good support, scoring 49 runs before getting out to Madushika Meththananda.
New Zealand Women looked set to secure the win with just 31 runs needed from 30 balls, but Sri Lanka Women had other plans. They picked up quick wickets, with Devine and Amelia Kerr getting out in the same over. The match turned on its head, with New Zealand Women losing wickets at crucial moments. They eventually fell short, finishing their innings at 214 runs for the loss of 9 wickets.
It was a hard-fought victory for Sri Lanka Women, who managed to hold their nerve in the final overs to secure the win. Madavi was awarded Player of the Match for her all-around performance, scoring 53 runs and taking 1 wicket for just 27 runs.
Overall, it was an exciting match with plenty of ups and downs. Congratulations to Sri Lanka Women for their well-deserved victory. We can't wait to see what the next match has in store.
Sri Lanka Women's win in this match was their first victory against New Zealand Women in an ODI since 2015. It was also their first win in the current ICC Women's Championship cycle, which will determine the teams that qualify for the 2023 Women's World Cup.
Chamari Atapattu was the highest scorer for Sri Lanka Women, with a well-made 75 off 83 balls. This was her 25th ODI half-century and her 12th consecutive score of 20 or more in ODI cricket.
Sophie Devine's knock of 91 was her 10th half-century in ODI cricket, and her highest score since taking over the captaincy of New Zealand Women's team.
Brooke Halliday, who made her ODI debut in this match, had a solid start to her international career, scoring 49 runs off 59 balls. She was unlucky to miss out on her half-century, as she was dismissed just one run short of the milestone.
The match was played at the John Davies Oval in Queenstown, New Zealand, on February 13, 2021. It was the first of three ODIs scheduled between the two teams, with the next two matches set to take place on February 16 and February 19.
This match was played in a bio-secure bubble, with strict health and safety protocols in place to prevent the spread of COVID-19. Both teams had undergone a period of quarantine before the match and were regularly tested for the virus throughout their stay in New Zealand.
This was the first international cricket match played by New Zealand Women since March 2020. The team had not played any matches during the COVID-19 pandemic and was eager to get back to the field.
Sri Lanka Women's total of 216 runs was their highest score against New Zealand Women in an ODI since 2015. It was also the first time they had scored over 200 runs in an ODI against New Zealand Women since 2011.
In addition to Chamari Atapattu's 75, Sri Lanka Women received good contributions from Harshitha Madavi (53) and Nilakshi de Silva (31). The team was able to accelerate in the later overs of their innings, scoring 60 runs in the final 5 overs.
New Zealand Women's chase got off to a slow start, with the team scoring just 23 runs in the first 6 overs. However, they were able to pick up the pace thanks to Sophie Devine's aggressive batting. Devine hit 6 sixes during her innings of 91, including a huge one that landed on the roof of the pavilion.
Sri Lanka Women's bowlers were able to put pressure on the New Zealand Women batters in the later overs, picking up wickets at crucial moments. In addition to Madushika Meththananda's two wickets, Sathya Sandeepani, Inoshi Priyadharshani, and Kavisha Dilhari each picked up one wicket.
This match was also significant for Sri Lanka Women's captain, Chamari Atapattu, who was playing her 100th ODI for her country. Atapattu has been a key player for Sri Lanka Women for many years and is widely regarded as one of the best batters in women's cricket.
The match was broadcast live on television and online, with cricket fans from around the world tuning in to watch. The Women's game has been growing in popularity in recent years, with more and more countries investing in their women's teams and providing opportunities for female cricketers to play at the highest level.
New Zealand Women won the toss and elected to field first, a decision that initially seemed to work in their favor as they picked up two early wickets. However, Sri Lanka Women were able to recover thanks to a strong partnership between Atapattu and Madavi.
Atapattu's innings of 75 was the highest score by a Sri Lankan batter against New Zealand Women in New Zealand. She was also named the player of the match for her performance.
This match marked the first time that Brooke Halliday, a left-handed batter and left-arm medium pacer, played for New Zealand Women. Halliday had a strong domestic season leading up to the match, and was rewarded with a place in the national team.
Sri Lanka Women's win in this match was a significant upset, as New Zealand Women were ranked higher in the ICC Women's ODI rankings and had won their last four matches against Sri Lanka Women.
New Zealand Women had a chance to win the match in the final over, needing 10 runs to win with two wickets in hand. However, Sri Lanka Women's bowlers held their nerve and were able to restrict the New Zealand Women batters to just four runs, securing the win for their team.
This match was played in front of a limited crowd due to COVID-19 restrictions, with only a few hundred fans allowed into the stadium. Despite the small size of the crowd, there was still a lively atmosphere as both teams competed fiercely for the win.
The match was part of the ICC Women's Championship, a multi-team tournament that serves as a qualifying pathway for the Women's World Cup. The top three teams in the tournament will automatically qualify for the World Cup, which will be held in New Zealand in 2022.
The match was played at the John Davies Oval in Queenstown, New Zealand on February 13, 2021. This ground is known for its picturesque setting, with the Southern Alps providing a stunning backdrop to the cricket action.
With her innings of 91, Sophie Devine became the second-highest run-scorer for New Zealand Women in ODIs. Devine now has 3880 runs in 112 matches, surpassing the previous record holder, Sara McGlashan.
Amelia Kerr, the young leg-spinner from New Zealand Women, had a tough outing in this match, conceding 61 runs in her 10 overs without taking a wicket. Kerr is one of the rising stars of New Zealand Women's cricket and will no doubt bounce back from this performance.
Sri Lanka Women's win in this match was their first ODI win in New Zealand since 2006. The team had lost all of their previous 10 ODI matches in New Zealand before this victory.
The match was played in hot conditions, with temperatures in the mid-20s Celsius. This provided a contrast to the recent Test match between the two teams, which was played in Wellington in much cooler conditions.
New Zealand Women had a number of debutants in this match, including Brooke Halliday, Fran Jonas, and Jess Kerr. All three players will be hoping to establish themselves as regular members of the team in the coming months.
The match was notable for its high-scoring nature, with both teams scoring over 200 runs. This is a testament to the improving standard of women's cricket, which has seen many teams scoring more runs and playing more aggressively in recent years.
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