NZ-W VS SL-W 2025: Malki Madara, Chamari Athathuthu Bright during Sri Lanka victory at T20i series opening

Women of Sri Lanka registered a victory of seven wicket order Women of New Zealand in the first t20i to hango ovalpursuing a goal of 102 races in only 14.1. Directed by an impressive pattern coup Chamari AthaPathuthu and a bowling of bowling inspired by Malki madaraThe visitors dominated the two departments to get a 1-0 in the three-party series.

Sri Lanka restricts New Zealand for 101

When choosing the first baptism, New Zealand fought against a disciplined Sri Lanka bowling attack, managing only 101 runs before being overturned at 18.5 points. Bride Emma Mcleod was the performer highlighted with a patient 44 of 46 balls, while the captain Suzie Bates provided a quick start with 21 of 14 balls. However, frequent doctors derailed their entrances, as no other batter managed to install.

Malki Madara was the selection of Sri Lanka bowls, claiming 3 doctors for only 14 runs in 3.5 points. Inoshi priyadharshani (25/02) and Kavisha dilhari (2/18) also made crucial advances while Chamari Athathaphu and Ugauka in money contributed with a wicket each to restrict the hosts.

Chamari Athathhu Guide Sri Lanka to Victoria

Having in 102, Sri Lanka began to begin constant, but it was Captain Athathaphu who took over, playing a hand of 64 not out of 48 balls, including nine and two six. Despite losing Vishmi Rajapaksha Gunaratne (7 off 11), Harshitha Samarawickrama (2 of 7) and Kavisha dilhari (12 off 10) In fast succession, the aggressive Athathaphuthu stroke kept Sri Lanka in control.

Atapathuthu and Nilakshi from silva (12 not out of 9) He assured that there was no more hiccup, guiding the visitors to the victory with 35 balls to save.

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For New Zealand, Jess Kerr He was the only ballist he struck, collecting two doctors for 18 runs on his four spell.

Player of the game

Malki Madara was awarded to the game player for his brilliant bowling.

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