Sri Lanka A Women vs New Zealand A Women, 3rd T20 match
New Zealand ‘A’ Women defeated Sri Lanka ‘A’ Women by 5 wickets in the third unofficial T20I match held in Dambulla. The visitors reached the target with 7 balls to spare. The match was completely bowled out, with both teams struggling with the bat.
Batting first, Sri Lanka ‘A’ women’s team was all out for just 78 runs in 16.5 overs. Captain Sathya Sandipani top-scored with 16 runs. Besides, Sanjana Kavindi and Sumudu Nissansala tried to put up some resistance by scoring 15 runs each. But the hosts could not put up a big total due to losing wickets at regular intervals.
Jess Watkin bowled brilliantly for New Zealand ‘A’. He took 4 wickets for just 4 runs and completely destroyed the Sri Lankan batting line-up. Kelly Knight took 2 wickets, while Marama Downes, Bella Armstrong, JA Watkins and Fran Jonas took one wicket each.
Chasing a modest target of 79, New Zealand ‘A’ Women were not at ease. Sri Lanka’s bowlers kept the match competitive by taking wickets regularly. Sachini Nissansala and Pramudi Methsara took two wickets each, while Chamudi Praboda took one wicket.
However, in the end, New Zealand ‘A’ Women’s team secured victory by scoring 79/5 in 18.5 overs, riding on Prue Catton’s unbeaten 30. Kate Gage joined her in the match with an unbeaten 7. Thanks to a great bowling performance, New Zealand ‘A’ Women’s team was able to control the match from the start.
Source: bhalobet.news