new zealand women’s national cricket team vs sri lanka women’s national cricket team match scorecard: New Zealand Women’s Cricket Team secured a dominant 78-run victory over Sri Lanka Women in the second ODI, taking a 1-0 lead in the three-match series. Maddy Green’s brilliant century powered New Zealand to a strong total, while their bowlers ensured a comfortable win.
Maddy Green’s Century Helps New Zealand Post 245 Runs
Batting first, New Zealand Women put up a total of 245/7 in their 50 overs. The team had a shaky start, but Maddy Green played a match-winning knock of 100 runs off 109 balls. Jess Kerr contributed 38 runs off 44 balls, while Polly Inglis remained unbeaten with a quick 34 off 21 balls. For Sri Lanka, Chamari Athapaththu was the standout bowler, taking 2 wickets for 42 runs in 10 overs, while Inoshi Priyadharshani and Kavisha Dilhari picked up one wicket each.
Sri Lanka’s Batting Falters, All Out for 167
Chasing 246, Sri Lanka Women struggled throughout their innings. Harshitha Samarawickrama fought hard with a 59-run knock off 77 balls, but lacked support from the other batters. Kavisha Dilhari (25 off 42) and Nilakshi de Silva (20 off 44) tried to stabilize the innings, but New Zealand’s bowlers dominated.
Hannah Rowe was the star with the ball, claiming 4 wickets for 31 runs in 10 overs. Eden Carson (2/30) and Breearne Illing (2/45) also contributed effectively, as Sri Lanka were bowled out for just 167 in 46.4 overs. With this win, New Zealand Women have taken a 1-0 lead in the series, with one more ODI remaining.
