Thrilling Battle at R. Premadasa: Sri Lanka Women Aim to End Winless Streak Against New Zealand Women in ICC Women's WC 2025

The ICC Women's Cricket World Cup 2025 witnessed an intense encounter today as Sri Lanka Women took on New Zealand Women in the 15th match of the tournament at the R. Premadasa Stadium, Colombo. The clash was highly anticipated, with both teams eager to secure much-needed victories.

Earlier, Sri Lanka's captain Chamari Athapaththu won the toss and elected to bat first, setting the stage for a challenging contest against the White Ferns. Sri Lanka's squad featured key players such as Anushka Sanjeewani (wicketkeeper), Hasini Perera, and Dewmi Vihanga, keen to overturn their fortunes after a difficult start to the tournament.

Before today's match, Sri Lanka Women were positioned seventh on the points table with only one point from three matches, having suffered defeats against India and England, while their game against Australia was washed out. New Zealand Women, meanwhile, were placed fifth with one win and two losses. The White Ferns had struggled early on but found form by comfortably defeating Bangladesh in their previous game.

New Zealand's captain Sophie Devine has been in excellent form, registering her third consecutive fifty-plus score in the tournament, while teammate Brooke Halliday top-scored with 69 in the win over Bangladesh. Their bowling attack, spearheaded by Lea Tahuhu, Jess Kerr, and Rosemary Mair, had been effective in applying pressure and taking key wickets.

The match promises to be a test of resilience and skill, with Sri Lanka determined to secure their first victory in the World Cup and New Zealand aiming to build on their recent success. Fans are watching eagerly as the teams battle it out under expert commentary and live score updates, capturing every thrilling moment of this pivotal encounter.

Follow the live action and expert analysis as these two teams vie for crucial ranking points and momentum in the ICC Women's Cricket World Cup 2025.