NZ Women vs SL Women – Toss Update | ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2026, Southampton

In a key Group 2 encounter at The Rose Bowl, Southampton, Sri Lanka Women won the toss and elected to bowl first against New Zealand Women in the 7th match of the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2026.

Sri Lanka’s decision to bowl first comes with the intention of exploiting early movement under English conditions and putting pressure on New Zealand’s top order.

Match Conditions & Pitch Report

The Southampton surface is expected to offer early assistance to seam bowlers, especially under overcast conditions. Batting is likely to become easier once the innings settle, making the toss decision crucial in this fixture.

A par score around 140–160 is expected, with both teams aiming to control the middle overs effectively. 

• Sri Lanka will rely on early wickets to control the game
• New Zealand will look to build a strong powerplay start
• The middle overs could decide the momentum shift
• The dew factor later may assist the chasing side

Playing XI

New Zealand Women Squad

Melie Kerr (c), Sophie Devine, Suzie Bates, Maddy Green, Brooke Halliday, Jess Kerr, Lea Tahuhu, Rosemary Mair, Georgia Plimmer, Isabella Gaze, and others.

Sri Lanka Women Squad

Chamari Athapaththu (c), Kavisha Dilhari, Harshitha Samarawickrama, Hasini Perera, Sugandika Kumari, Vishmi Gunaratne, Nilakshika Silva and others.

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