Sri Lanka Women vs New Zealand Women 2026 Match 7 Full Commentary

Mithali Ayodhya to Jess Kerr. Length ball, outside off stump on the front foot driving, Played to mid off for 1 run, fielded by Dilhari. New Zealand have posted a competitive total after electing to bat first. After a cautious start in the Powerplay, a crucial partnership between Melie Kerr and Sophie Devine steadied the innings, with both batters scoring 45. However, Sri Lanka pulled things back late as the lower order failed to capitalise. Kavisha Dilhari was the standout bowler, claiming two wickets. Sri Lanka now have a challenging chase ahead as they look to secure their first win and two valuable points. Stay tuned for the run chase.

Mithali Ayodhya to Maddy Green. Length ball, outside off stump on the front foot driving, Played to extra cover for 1 run, mis-fielded by Samarawickrama, shy attempt by Samarawickrama, fielded by Senavirathna.

Mithali Ayodhya to Jess Kerr. Reverse Swing-In length ball, outside off stump on the front foot working, Played to deep mid wicket for 1 run.

Mithali Ayodhya to Maddy Green. Length ball, off stump on the front foot Slog, Played in the air under control to deep mid wicket for 1 run.

Chamari Athapaththu to Jess Kerr. Off break length ball, to leg on the front foot pulling, Played to short fine leg for 1 run, fielded by Samarawickrama.

Chamari Athapaththu to Maddy Green. Off break length ball, outside off stump down the track driving, Played to long off for 1 run.

Chamari Athapaththu to Jess Kerr. Off break length ball, outside off stump on the front foot working, Played to deep mid wicket for 1 run, fielded by Dilhari.

Chamari Athapaththu to Maddy Green. Off break length ball, outside off stump on the front foot slog sweeping, mis-timed to deep mid wicket for 1 run, shy attempt by Dilhari, fielded by Senavirathna.

Sugandika Kumari to Maddy Green. Stock length ball, off stump down the track working, Played to long on for 1 run, fielded by de Silva.

Sugandika Kumari to Sophie Devine. Stock length ball, outside off stump down the track Slog, mis-timed in the air uncontrolled to deep mid wicket for 1 run, fielded by Dilhari.

Kavisha Dilhari to Maddy Green. Off break length ball, outside off stump on the back foot working, Played to deep mid wicket for 1 run.

Kavisha Dilhari to Sophie Devine. Leg spinner length ball, middle stump on the front foot working, Played to long on for 1 run, fielded by de Silva.

Kavisha Dilhari to Maddy Green. Leg spinner length ball, outside off stump down the track driving, inside edge to short fine leg for 1 run, fielded by Meepage.

Kavisha Dilhari to Sophie Devine. Leg spinner length ball, outside off stump on the back foot cutting, Played to backward point for 1 run, fielded by Kumari.

Kavisha Dilhari to Maddy Green. Off break half volley, outside off stump on the front foot working, Played to long on for 1 run, fielded by de Silva.

Nimasha Meepage to Maddy Green. Stock length ball, middle stump on the back foot working, Played to deep backward square leg for 1 run, fielded by Samarawickrama.

Nimasha Meepage to Sophie Devine. Stock length ball, outside off stump on the back foot working, Played to deep mid wicket for 1 run, fielded by Dilhari.

Nimasha Meepage to Maddy Green. Stock length ball, outside off stump on the back foot working, Played to long on for 1 run, fielded by de Silva.

Nimasha Meepage to Sophie Devine. Stock length ball, outside off stump down the track working, Played to deep mid wicket for 1 run.

Sophie Devine to Nilakshi de Silva. Half volley, outside off stump on the front foot driving, Played to short extra cover for 1 run, shy attempt by Halliday, fielded by Sharp.

Rosemary Mair to Nilakshi de Silva. Length ball, off stump down the track Slog, Played to long on for 1 run, fielded by Green.

Rosemary Mair to Kaushini Nuthyangana. Full toss, to leg down the track Slog, mis-timed in the air uncontrolled to deep mid wicket for 1 run, fielded by Plimmer.

Rosemary Mair to Nilakshi de Silva. Length ball, to leg down the track pulling, Played in the air under control to deep backward square leg for 1 run, fielded by Halliday.

Rosemary Mair to Kaushini Nuthyangana. Length ball, outside off stump on the front foot slog sweeping, Played in the air under control to deep mid wicket for 1 run, fielded by Plimmer.

Melie Kerr to Kaushini Nuthyangana. Leg spinner length ball, off stump backing away Slog, mis-timed to long on for 1 run, fielded by Devine.

Melie Kerr to Nilakshi de Silva. Leg spinner half volley, outside off stump on the front foot sweeping, bottom edge to leg slip for 1 run, direct hit by Gaze.

Melie Kerr to Kaushini Nuthyangana. Leg spinner length ball, outside off stump on the back foot pulling, Played to deep mid wicket for 1 run, fielded by Plimmer.

Melie Kerr to Nilakshi de Silva. Leg spinner half volley, outside off stump on the front foot sweeping, Played to deep backward square leg for 1 run, fielded by Kerr.

Bree Illing to Nilakshi de Silva. Length ball, outside off stump backing away cutting, bottom edge to short third man for 1 run, mis-fielded by Mair, fielded by Patel.

Bree Illing to Kaushini Nuthyangana. Length ball, outside off stump on the back foot cutting, Played to deep cover for 1 run, fielded by Plimmer.

Nensi Patel to Kaushini Nuthyangana. Off break length ball, down leg side backing away Slog, outside edge to second slip for 1 run, mis-fielded by Illing.

Nensi Patel to Nilakshi de Silva. Off break half volley, to leg moves in front slog sweeping, Played to deep backward square leg for 1 run, fielded by Kerr.

Nensi Patel to Kaushini Nuthyangana. Off break length ball, down leg side on the front foot sweeping, Played to deep square leg for 1 run, fielded by Plimmer.

Nensi Patel to Nilakshi de Silva. Off break length ball, down leg side down the track Slog, mis-timed in the air uncontrolled to long on for 1 run, fielded by Devine.

Nensi Patel to Kaushini Nuthyangana. Off break half volley, to leg on the front foot working, Played to long on for 1 run, fielded by Devine.