Wellington: New Zealand Women delivered a commanding performance to secure a 78-run victory over Sri Lanka Women in their latest encounter. The hosts outclassed their opponents in all departments, showcasing a blend of solid batting, disciplined bowling, and sharp fielding.
Batting first, New Zealand Women posted a competitive total, thanks to a brilliant knock from Sophie Devine, who led from the front with a composed innings. Contributions from Suzie Bates and Amelia Kerr further strengthened their position, setting up a challenging target for Sri Lanka.
In response, Sri Lanka Women struggled to build momentum against New Zealand’s disciplined bowling attack. Lea Tahuhu and Fran Jonas were the standout performers with the ball, dismantling the Sri Lankan batting lineup and restricting them well below the target.
With this convincing win, New Zealand Women have strengthened their position in the series, while Sri Lanka Women will need to regroup and come back stronger in the next fixture.
