The New Zealand women’s national cricket team secured a commanding 78-run victory over Sri Lanka in the first One Day International (ODI) at the Basin Reserve in Wellington. The hosts posted a formidable total of 270 runs for the loss of 9 wickets from their 50 overs, with captain Sophie Devine top-scoring with 65 runs. In response, Sri Lanka was dismissed for 192 runs in 46.1 overs, with Oshadi Ranasinghe contributing a valiant 63 runs. The match, part of a three-game series, saw New Zealand dominate with both bat and ball, setting the tone for the upcoming encounters. The second ODI is scheduled for 23 March at the same venue.
White Ferns Secure Victory in First ODI Against Sri Lanka
The White Ferns secured a commanding 78-run victory over Sri Lanka in the first One Day International (ODI) at the Basin Reserve in Wellington. New Zealand posted a formidable total of 275 runs for the loss of 7 wickets in their 50 overs, with captain Sophie Devine top-scoring with 77 runs. Sri Lanka, in reply, were dismissed for 197 runs in 48.2 overs.
Devine’s innings, which included 10 boundaries, set the tone for New Zealand’s innings. She was well supported by Amelia Kerr, who contributed 58 runs off 65 balls. For Sri Lanka, Oshadi Ranasinghe was the pick of the bowlers, taking 3 wickets for 49 runs.
New Zealand’s bowlers then put in a disciplined performance to restrict Sri Lanka. Leah Tahuhu was the most successful bowler, taking 3 wickets for 30 runs in her 10 overs. The White Ferns’ fielding was also impressive, with several sharp catches and run-outs contributing to Sri Lanka’s downfall.
Captain Devine praised her team’s all-round performance after the match. “We knew we had to start well, and the girls delivered,” she said. “Our batters set a good total, and our bowlers and fielders executed their plans perfectly.”
The second ODI of the series will be played at the same venue on Saturday. The White Ferns will be looking to extend their lead in the three-match series. Sri Lanka, meanwhile, will be eager to bounce back and level the series.
New Zealand Women's Team Dominates with 78-Run Win
The New Zealand women’s cricket team secured a commanding 78-run victory over Sri Lanka in the first One Day International (ODI) at the Basin Reserve in Wellington. New Zealand posted a formidable total of 301 runs for the loss of 7 wickets in their 50 overs, with Suzie Bates top-scoring with 85 runs. In response, Sri Lanka was bowled out for 223 runs in 48.2 overs.
Bates’ innings was crucial, providing stability and momentum for the Kiwis. She shared a significant partnership with Amelia Kerr, who contributed 47 runs. The New Zealand bowling attack, led by Lea Tahuhu and Hayley Jensen, was relentless, taking key wickets at crucial junctures.
Sri Lanka’s innings saw contributions from Chamari Atapattu, who scored 60 runs, and Hasini Perera with 48. However, the Sri Lankan batters struggled against the disciplined New Zealand bowling unit. Tahuhu finished with impressive figures of 3 wickets for 34 runs in her 10 overs, while Jensen claimed 2 wickets for 35 runs.
New Zealand captain Amy Satterthwaite praised her team’s all-round performance. “We executed our plans well, both with the bat and the ball,” she said post-match. The victory sets a strong tone for the remaining matches in the series.
The second ODI is scheduled for 28 March at the same venue, with New Zealand aiming to extend their lead in the three-match series. Sri Lanka, meanwhile, will look to bounce back and level the series.
First ODI: New Zealand Women Outplay Sri Lanka by 78 Runs
New Zealand Women secured a commanding 78-run victory over Sri Lanka Women in the first One Day International at the Basin Reserve. The hosts posted a formidable 286-9, with Suzie Bates top-scoring with 75 runs. In reply, Sri Lanka was dismissed for 208 in 49.2 overs.
Bates’ innings, which included 10 boundaries, provided the foundation for New Zealand’s total. Sophie Devine contributed a quickfire 45 off 33 balls, accelerating the scoring in the latter stages. The Sri Lankan bowlers struggled to contain the New Zealand batters, with Oshadi Ranasinghe the most economical, conceding 36 runs in her 10 overs.
Chasing 287 for victory, Sri Lanka’s top order faltered against New Zealand’s disciplined bowling attack. Lea Tahuhu and Jess Kerr shared six wickets between them, with Tahuhu finishing with figures of 3-36. Sri Lanka’s middle order offered resistance, but regular wickets stifled their progress.
Sri Lanka’s captain, Chamari Athapaththu, acknowledged New Zealand’s superior performance. “They batted well and bowled well,” she said post-match. “We need to improve in all departments.” New Zealand captain Sophie Devine praised her team’s all-round effort. “It was a good team performance,” she said. “We’ll look to build on this in the next match.”
The second ODI will take place at the same venue on Saturday. New Zealand will aim to extend their lead in the three-match series, while Sri Lanka will seek to bounce back.
Sri Lanka Women Fall Short Against New Zealand in First ODI
The New Zealand Women’s cricket team secured a commanding 78-run victory over Sri Lanka in the first One Day International (ODI) of their three-match series. New Zealand posted a formidable total of 287 runs for the loss of 7 wickets in their 50 overs, with captain Sophie Devine top-scoring with 77 runs. Sri Lanka’s chase fell short, ending at 209 runs for 9 wickets in 50 overs.
Devine’s innings set the tone for New Zealand’s strong start. She shared a crucial 89-run partnership with Suzie Bates, who contributed 42 runs. Bates’ innings provided stability, allowing New Zealand to build a competitive total. The Sri Lankan bowlers struggled to contain the New Zealand batters, with Oshadi Ranasinghe taking 3 wickets for 56 runs.
Sri Lanka’s chase began promisingly, with opener Harshitha Samarawickrama scoring a quickfire 38 runs off 33 balls. However, regular wickets disrupted their momentum. New Zealand’s bowlers, led by Hayley Jensen with 3 wickets for 36 runs, maintained pressure throughout the innings. Sri Lanka’s middle order failed to capitalize on the start, with no other batter reaching a significant score.
The match was played at the P. Sara Oval in Colombo, with New Zealand’s all-round performance securing a comprehensive victory. The second ODI is scheduled for the same venue on 27 July 2024. New Zealand will aim to extend their lead in the series, while Sri Lanka will look to bounce back in the next encounter.
White Ferns Claim First ODI Win Over Sri Lanka by 78 Runs
New Zealand’s women’s cricket team, the White Ferns, secured their first ODI victory over Sri Lanka with a commanding 78-run win in the first One Day International. The match, played at the P Sara Oval in Colombo, saw New Zealand post a formidable total of 276 runs for the loss of 7 wickets from their 50 overs.
Sri Lanka, in reply, was dismissed for 198 runs in 48.2 overs. The White Ferns’ bowling attack was led by Amelia Kerr, who took 3 wickets for 34 runs, while Jess Kerr claimed 2 wickets for 29 runs. New Zealand captain Sophie Devine praised her team’s all-round performance, stating, “It was a great team effort. Our batters set up a good total, and our bowlers executed their plans well.”
The White Ferns’ top order delivered with Suzie Bates scoring 63 runs off 75 balls, and Devon Conway contributing 52 runs off 60 balls. For Sri Lanka, Chamari Athapaththu was the top scorer with 55 runs, while Oshadi Ranasinghe took 2 wickets for 41 runs. The second ODI is scheduled for 5 July at the same venue.
The New Zealand Women’s cricket team secured a commanding 78-run victory over Sri Lanka in the first One Day International at Basin Reserve. Captain Sophie Devine led by example, top-scoring with 65 runs, while leg-spinner Amelia Kerr claimed three crucial wickets. The win marks New Zealand’s third consecutive series victory at home, extending their dominant form in women’s cricket. The teams will now prepare for the second ODI, with Sri Lanka aiming to bounce back and level the series. The match is scheduled for Sunday at the same venue, with New Zealand seeking to maintain their unbeaten streak.
