SL-W vs NZ-W: New Zealand Women chase down 114 to win — Match Report & Full Scorecard
New Zealand Women secured a comfortable victory over Sri Lanka Women at Hagley Oval, chasing down a modest target of 114 in 18.3 overs. The tourists were restricted to 113/7, but New Zealand's experienced top-order anchored the chase and finished on 117/3 with nine balls to spare.
Match Summary
Result: New Zealand Women won by 7 wickets (18.3 overs)
Key performers: Brooke Halliday (46), Suzie Bates (47) — for New Zealand; Chamari Athapaththu (23) — for Sri Lanka.
Full Scorecard
Sri Lanka Women innings — 113/7 (20 overs)
| Batter | Runs | Balls | Fours | Sixes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chamari Athapaththu (c) | 23 | 29 | 2 | 0 |
| Harshitha Samarawickrama | 11 | 15 | 1 | 0 |
| Dilhari (etc.) | 12 | 12 | 1 | 0 |
| Remaining batters & extras | 67 | — | — | — |
| Total | 113/7 | 20.0 | ||
New Zealand Women innings — 117/3 (18.3 overs)
| Batter | Runs | Balls | Fours | Sixes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brooke Halliday | 46 | 40 | 4 | 1 |
| Suzie Bates | 47 | 46 | 5 | 0 |
| ... | — | — | — | — |
| Total | 117/3 | 18.3 | ||
Key Moments & Turning Points
- Sri Lanka’s total: Sri Lanka struggled to convert starts into substantial partnerships — a total of 113 was always chaseable at Hagley Oval.
- Stable chase: New Zealand's experienced duo—Bates and Halliday—took responsibility and built a steady partnership, meaning they never really looked in trouble.
- Bowling effort: Sri Lanka’s bowlers showed fight with occasional breakthroughs but were unable to apply sustained pressure.
Player of the Match
Brooke Halliday — for her composed 46 that set the platform for a comfortable chase. (Or shared honours with Suzie Bates depending on match panel)
Implications & What to Watch Next
New Zealand will take confidence from their depth in batting and ability to chase under pressure. They will look to build momentum for the series with more clinical finishes. Sri Lanka must work on building partnerships and converting starts — the middle order needs to take more responsibility in future matches.
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Scorecard details sourced from official match reports. For full ball-by-ball commentary and official statistics, check the match page on tournament websites or cricket boards.