172/1 (27.0)
CR : 6.37
170/5 (28.0)
CR : 6.07
Sri Lanka Women won by 9 wickets (DLS METHOD) 🏆
Player of the Match
Chamari Athapaththu
111(83)
26.4
1
F Jonas to H Madavi
Length delivery on the stumps. Madavi pulls it to square leg region for a single.
26.5
6
F Jonas to C Athapaththu
SIX!! Straight down the ground!! The scores are level!! Tossed up delivery outside the off. Athapaththu tonks it straight down the ground for a maximum.
Scores are equal now!!
26.6
1
F Jonas to C Athapaththu
Athapaththu scores the winning run! Length ball, on outside off line and Chamari has hit the ball through the extra cover to get the winning run. This is the first time, Sri Lanka Women's cricket team secured a victory over New Zealand women's team in the one day format.
Over 27
Sri Lanka Women 172/1
Chamari Athapaththu108(83)
Harshitha Madavi4(5)
Fran Jonas0-31(5.0)
SLW won by 9 wickets (DLS METHOD)
17:44 PM IST | Saptak:- In the encounter between the New Zealand women's cricket team and the Sri Lanka women's cricket team, Sri Lanka Women's team emerged victorious for the first time in the One Day International (ODI) format. It was an enthralling match that showcased some outstanding performances from both sides.
New Zealand won the toss and elected to bat first. They managed to put up a competitive total of 170 runs on the board, largely thanks to the impressive batting performances of Amelia Kerr and Maddy Green. Kerr played a crucial innings of 40 runs, while Green contributed 38 runs to bolster their team's total.
Chasing the target, Sri Lanka maintained a steady run rate throughout their innings. The standout performer for Sri Lanka was Chamari Athapaththu, who played a magnificent knock. She started off strongly and went on to score a half-century, displaying her skill and determination. Athapaththu's innings gathered momentum as she reached her century in just 79 balls, ultimately remaining unbeaten on a breathtaking 108 runs off only 83 balls. Her innings was punctuated with 10 fours and 5 sixes, displaying her power-hitting abilities.
Athapaththu found an able partner in Vishmi Gunaratne, who provided crucial support by scoring 50 runs off 74 balls. Gunaratne's innings complemented Athapaththu's aggressive strokeplay, forming a partnership that played a pivotal role in securing the victory for Sri Lanka. The Sri Lanka women's cricket team's triumph over New Zealand is a momentous achievement. It marks a significant milestone in their ODI journey, highlighting their progress and growth as a team.
The players displayed exceptional skill, determination, and composure throughout the match, showcasing their talent and ability to handle pressure situations. This victory will undoubtedly boost the confidence and morale of the Sri Lankan team, providing them with a solid foundation to build upon for future matches. It also serves as a reminder of the competitiveness and unpredictability of cricket, where underdogs can rise to the occasion and achieve remarkable feats.
On the other hand, the New Zealand women's team put up a commendable fight, but fell short in this encounter. They can take away valuable lessons from this match and work on improving their performance in the upcoming fixtures. The game highlighted the need for continued effort and adaptability to succeed in the ever-evolving world of cricket. Overall, the first ODI between New Zealand women and Sri Lanka women was a thrilling contest that showcased the spirit and skill of both teams.
Sri Lanka's historic victory will be remembered as a significant moment in their cricketing journey, while New Zealand will regroup and strive to come back stronger in the subsequent matches.
Chasing the target, Sri Lanka maintained a steady run rate throughout their innings. The standout performer for Sri Lanka was Chamari Athapaththu, who played a magnificent knock. She started off strongly and went on to score a half-century, displaying her skill and determination. Athapaththu's innings gathered momentum as she reached her century in just 79 balls, ultimately remaining unbeaten on a breathtaking 108 runs off only 83 balls. Her innings was punctuated with 10 fours and 5 sixes, displaying her power-hitting abilities.
Athapaththu found an able partner in Vishmi Gunaratne, who provided crucial support by scoring 50 runs off 74 balls. Gunaratne's innings complemented Athapaththu's aggressive strokeplay, forming a partnership that played a pivotal role in securing the victory for Sri Lanka. The Sri Lanka women's cricket team's triumph over New Zealand is a momentous achievement. It marks a significant milestone in their ODI journey, highlighting their progress and growth as a team.
The players displayed exceptional skill, determination, and composure throughout the match, showcasing their talent and ability to handle pressure situations. This victory will undoubtedly boost the confidence and morale of the Sri Lankan team, providing them with a solid foundation to build upon for future matches. It also serves as a reminder of the competitiveness and unpredictability of cricket, where underdogs can rise to the occasion and achieve remarkable feats.
On the other hand, the New Zealand women's team put up a commendable fight, but fell short in this encounter. They can take away valuable lessons from this match and work on improving their performance in the upcoming fixtures. The game highlighted the need for continued effort and adaptability to succeed in the ever-evolving world of cricket. Overall, the first ODI between New Zealand women and Sri Lanka women was a thrilling contest that showcased the spirit and skill of both teams.
Sri Lanka's historic victory will be remembered as a significant moment in their cricketing journey, while New Zealand will regroup and strive to come back stronger in the subsequent matches.
Player of the match:- Chamari Athapaththu
Chamari Athapaththu (Player of the match): "I am feeling good and also I am very happy about my performance and the team's performance. Vishmi was very good and our bowling department did their best. We planned to score runs in the powerplay and after the powerplay we tried to play the doubles and singles. This was a very good win for Sri Lanka cricket. We have to stick with the plans for the next game."
18:19 PM IST and Local time:- So this is a wrap from our end from the first ODI of Sri Lanka women and New Zealand women. This is me Saptak Sanyal, signing off along with my co-commentator Deepak Prakash and our scorer/analyst Dushyant Madhukar Kumar.
Hope you have enjoyed our coverage. Stay tuned for the live coverages of more matches around the globe. Good bye.
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