Sri Lanka Vs New Zealand, ICC Women's ODI World Cup 2025: Colombo Weather Woes Continue As Match Ends In No Result

Sri Lanka took on New Zealand in match 15 of the ICC Women's World Cup 2025 at the R.Premadasa Stadium, Colombo on October 14. SL won the toss and asked the White Ferns to bowl first.

Sri Lanka posted a formidable 258/6 in their allotted 50 overs in a rain-affected clash in Colombo. The opening partnership between Chamari Athapaththu and Vishmi Gunarathne set a solid foundation, amassing 101 runs before the latter's dismissal. Despite a few wickets falling in the middle overs, Sri Lanka's late surge, especially Nilakshi de Silva's quick-fire 55-run knock, propelled them to a competitive total.

New Zealand's response was delayed due to persistent rain, and the match was ultimately abandoned without a ball being bowled in their innings. As a result, both teams shared the points, with Sri Lanka moving to two points and New Zealand to three in the standings.

The weather conditions, which included two separate spells of rain, prevented any play despite the groundsmen's best efforts to prepare the pitch.

This no-result match marks the second of the tournament, both occurring in Colombo. The persistent rain continues as of the last update, leaving fans hopeful for better weather in the upcoming fixtures. Both teams will now look ahead to their next matches, aiming to capitalize on their current standings.

Sri Lanka Vs New Zealand, ICC Women's World Cup 2025 Toss Update

Sri Lanka Women win the toss and choose to bat first.

Sri Lanka Vs New Zealand, ICC Women's World Cup 2025 Playing XIs

Sri Lanka: Hasini Perera, Chamari Athapaththu (c), Harshitha Samarawickrama, Vishmi Gunaratne, Kavisha Dilhari, Nilakshi de Silva, Anushka Sanjeewani (wk), Dewmi Vihanga, Sugandika Kumari, Udeshika Prabodhani, Inoka Ranaweera

New Zealand: Suzie Bates, Georgia Plimmer, Amelia Kerr, Sophie Devine (c), Brooke Halliday, Maddy Green, Isabella Gaze (wk), Jess Kerr, Rosemary Mair, Lea Tahuhu, Eden Carson