After winning the toss in the contest that was reduced to 28 overs per side due to rain and wet outfield, the tourists elected to bat first and posted a competitive total of 170 runs for the loss of 5 wickets. Amelia Kerr with 40 runs off 51 balls with 3 fours, and Maddy Green, who added 39 runs off 32 deliveries, including 3 fours and 1 six were the top scorers. Sugandika Kumari and Kavisha Dilhari were the pick of the bowlers for Sri Lanka Women, taking 1 wicket each.
Chasing a target of 171 runs, Sri Lanka displayed a dominant batting performance, reaching the required total with 9 wickets in hand and 1 over to spare. Skipper Chamari Athapaththu played a brilliant innings, scoring an unbeaten 111 runs off just 83 balls, which included 11 fours and 5 sixes. She was well supported by Vishmi Rajapaksha, who contributed 50 runs off 74 deliveries. Together, they formed a match-winning partnership that ensured victory for the Sri Lanka Women’s team.
In the bowling department, Sophie Devine managed to pick up 1 wicket for New Zealand Women, while the rest of the bowlers struggled to make an impact. Despite their efforts, Sri Lanka Women dominated the match with a convincing batting display.
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