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New Zealand Women vs Sri Lanka Women, 7th Match, Group B, ICC Womens T20 World Cup 2026

New Zealand Women vs Sri Lanka Women, 7th Match, Group B, ICC Womens T20 World Cup 2026  

The 7th match from Group B at the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2026, between New Zealand Women and Sri Lanka Women hasn’t started yet, but it is scheduled to take place on the morning of 16 June 2026.

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New Zealand
Tue, Jun 16
9:30 AM EDT
ICC Women’s T20 World Cup
Group Stage • T20 • Match 7 of 33
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Sri Lanka

Match Details

Current Tournament Context

Both teams are chasing important scores in the Group B, to remain alive in the race to reach the semi-finals.

  • New Zealand Women: Sitting in the bottom half of Group B, with one loss after they lost their opening match of the tournament against the West Indies by 7 wickets.
  • Sri Lanka Women: Also under tension after suffering an 87-run loss to hosts England in the opening game.

Where to Watch

Fans can stream live coverage live on Amazon Prime Video or via Willow TV in North America. Live updates for ball-by-ball games and scores are available via the official ICC Tournaments Page as well as on major sports platforms such as ESPNcricinfo.

Probable Playing XIs

The probable XIs to play as well as the latest Group B table of points ahead of tomorrow’s crucial game. Both teams will heavily rely on their veteran, core leadership to recover from their respective losses in the opening round. 

New Zealand Women Squad – ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2026

Official New Zealand Women squad led by captain Amelia Kerr

New Zealand Women Squad

#PlayerRole
1Suzie BatesOpening Batter
2Georgia PlimmerOpening Batter
3Amelia Kerr (C)All-Rounder
4Sophie DevineAll-Rounder
5Maddy GreenWicketkeeper-Batter
6Brooke HallidayMiddle-Order Batter
7Nensi PatelAll-Rounder
8Jess KerrBowler
9Lea TahuhuBowler
10Rosemary MairBowler
11Eden Carson / Fran JonasSpinner

Sri Lanka Women Squad – ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2026

Official Sri Lanka Women squad led by captain Chamari Athapaththu

Sri Lanka Women Squad

#PlayerRole
1Chamari Athapaththu (C)All-Rounder
2Vishmi GunarathneOpening Batter
3Harshitha SamarawickramaTop-Order Batter
4Hasini PereraMiddle-Order Batter
5Imesha DulaniBatter
6Nilakshika SilvaMiddle-Order Batter
7Kaveesha DilhariAll-Rounder
8Kaushini NuthyanganaWicketkeeper-Batter
9Sugandika DasanayakaBowler
10Kawya KavindiBowler
11Inoka Ranaweera / Shashini GimhaniSpinner

ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2026: Group B Points Table

In the wake of the first group B fixture, England leads the group with a dominating Net Run Ratio (NRR) after hammering Sri Lanka. Scotland also won, as did The West Indies also secured victories in their opening matches. 

ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2026 Group Points Table

Updated After Match 1
PosTeamPWLPtsNRRRecent Form
1England Women1102+4.350
W
2Scotland Women1102+2.000
W
3West Indies Women1102+0.118
W
4New Zealand Women1010-0.118
L
5Ireland Women1010-2.000
L
6Sri Lanka Women1010-4.350
L
Qualification Scenario: Only the top two teams from the group will advance to the semi-finals. England Women currently lead the standings with a superior net run rate of +4.350. A second consecutive defeat for either New Zealand Women or Sri Lanka Women could leave them in a difficult position in the race for the knockout stage.

Since only two of the top teams in the group can progress to the semi-finals. A second successive loss tomorrow could leave one of New Zealand or Sri Lanka in a precarious spot.

Pitch Report & Conditions

Pitch Report & Conditions

Average 1st Innings Score
172 Runs
Batting Conditions
Batting Friendly
Toss Factor
Bat First
Bowler Assistance
Early Seam Help
Batting-Friendly Surface: The pitch is generally firm and true, producing an average first-innings score of 172 runs in T20Is. As the match takes place early in the English summer, the fresh surface is expected to suit batters and encourage stroke play.

Toss Factor: Teams batting first have historically enjoyed success at this venue, winning eight of the twelve international T20Is played here. Captains may therefore prefer to put runs on the board.

Bowler Assistance: Overhead cloud cover can provide some assistance to the new-ball seamers. Fast bowlers are likely to extract movement during the opening overs with the white ball.

Match Outlook: While batters should enjoy favorable conditions throughout most of the innings, pace bowlers could have an impact early on before the pitch settles down into a high-scoring surface.

Weather Forecast: Tuesday, June 16, 2026

The conditions at Southampton is expected to mostly cloudy, but it is suitable for playing, which means it is unlikely that rain will cause disruption or slow the game. 

Match Weather Forecast

Temperature
21-22°C
Sky Condition
Mostly Cloudy
Rain Chance
10-15%
Wind Speed
SW 9-10 mph
Game Impact: Conditions in Southampton are expected to remain mostly cloudy, but the weather should be suitable for cricket. Rain is unlikely to interrupt play, ensuring favorable conditions throughout the match.

2:00 PM (Build-up): Mostly cloudy, 72°F (22°C), 10% chance of rain, southwesterly wind at 9 mph.
3:00 PM (First Innings): Cloudy, 72°F (22°C), 10% chance of rain, SW wind at 10 mph.
4:00 PM (Innings Break): Partly sunny, 71°F (22°C), 15% chance of rain, SW wind at 10 mph.
5:00 PM (Second Innings): Partly sunny, 69°F (21°C), 0% chance of rain, SW wind at 10 mph.

Match Outlook: With only a 10-15% possibility of light showers during the match window, fans can expect a complete 20-over contest without any significant threat of rain or Duckworth-Lewis-Stern (DLS) interruptions.

Overall T20I Head-to-Head Record

New Zealand Women hold a dominant advantage in history over Sri Lanka Women in Women’s T20 Internationals (WT20Is) by winning 13 out of 16 matches.

NZ-W vs SL-W WT20I Head-to-Head Records

New Zealand Women
VS
Sri Lanka Women
18
Total Matches
18
13
Matches Won
3
2
No Result / Abandoned
2
Head-to-Head Summary: New Zealand Women have enjoyed a clear advantage over Sri Lanka Women in Women’s T20 Internationals. Out of 18 meetings between the two sides, New Zealand Women have registered 13 victories, while Sri Lanka Women have won only three matches. Two encounters ended without a result, highlighting the dominance of the White Ferns in this rivalry.

Match Prediction

New Zealand Women vs Sri Lanka Women Winning Percentage

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Match: New Zealand Women vs Sri Lanka Women
Tournament: ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2026
Venue: Southampton
Format: T20I
New Zealand Women Winning Chances: 73%
Sri Lanka Women Winning Chances: 27%

Prediction Analysis:
New Zealand Women are strong favourites to win the match, with leading sports analysts and prediction markets giving them an estimated 73% probability of victory compared to 27% for Sri Lanka Women.

Why New Zealand Women Hold the Edge:
Historical Advantage:
New Zealand Women have dominated this rivalry historically, winning 13 matches against Sri Lanka Women in WT20Is.

Pitch Advantage:
The batting-friendly Southampton surface suits New Zealand’s powerful top order. Experienced stars like Suzie Bates and Sophie Devine can take full advantage if they settle early.

Sri Lanka’s Batting Concerns:
Sri Lanka Women’s heavy 87-run defeat to England exposed weaknesses in their batting lineup. Apart from captain Chamari Athapaththu, the side struggled for consistency. If New Zealand remove Athapaththu early, Sri Lanka may find it difficult to post or chase a competitive total.
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Disclaimer: The author provides this prediction based on analysis, research, and personal opinion. This content is for informational purposes only. Use it as a guide and make your own decisions before betting or drawing conclusions.