Women's T20 WC: NZ vs SL on June 16 — squads, broadcast, match details
Synopsis
Two winless sides, one survival match. New Zealand and Sri Lanka meet at The Rose Bowl on 16 June in a Women's T20 World Cup Group B fixture where defeat could effectively end semi-final hopes. Brooke Halliday's bat and Chamari Athapaththu's power-hitting make this a contest with genuine match-winners on both sides.
Key Takeaways
New Zealand vs Sri Lanka , Women's T20 World Cup Group B , 16 June 2025 , 7:00 PM IST at The Rose Bowl, Southampton .
Both teams are winless — New Zealand lost by 7 wickets to West Indies; Sri Lanka were bowled out for 132 chasing 220 against England.
Brooke Halliday leads New Zealand's scoring with 40 runs ; Jess Kerr leads bowling with 2 wickets .
Chamari Athapaththu captains Sri Lanka and is their primary match-winner with the bat.
Live broadcast on Star Sports ; live streaming on JioHotstar .
New Zealand and Sri Lanka clash in a must-win Group B fixture at the Women's T20 World Cup on Tuesday, 16 June 2025, at The Rose Bowl, Southampton, with a 7:00 PM IST start. Both sides enter the match without a point from their opening games, making this contest a potential turning point in their semi-final campaigns.
How Both Teams Got Here
New Zealand fell to a seven-wicket defeat against West Indies in their opener despite posting what appeared to be a competitive total. West Indies captain Hayley Matthews and Shemaine Campbelle dismantled the chase, with Campbelle's unbeaten 90 sealing the win with an over to spare. The loss was a sobering reminder that runs on the board do not guarantee results in the shortest format.
Sri Lanka faced a stiffer challenge against England, who posted an imposing 219 for one. Danielle Wyatt-Hodge's century and Amy Jones' half-century left Sri Lanka chasing a mountain. They were bowled out for 132, falling well short in a contest that was effectively over inside the first few overs of their innings.
Players to Watch
Brooke Halliday leads New Zealand's run-scorers in the tournament with 40 runs, while Jess Kerr heads the bowling charts with two wickets. For Sri Lanka, captain Chamari Athapaththu will be the key figure — a batter capable of single-handedly shifting the momentum of any T20 contest. A big innings from Athapaththu could reshape the Group B standings entirely.
What's at Stake
With the group stage accelerating, a second consecutive defeat for either side would severely damage their qualification prospects. Notably, this is the first time in the current edition that two winless teams from Group B have faced each other, giving the fixture an outsized significance relative to its position in the schedule. The winner stays alive; the loser faces an uphill battle to reach the semi-finals.
Broadcast and Streaming Details
The NZ vs SL match will be broadcast live on Star Sports channels in India. Live streaming is available on JioHotstar. The match begins at 7:00 PM IST on Tuesday, 16 June 2025 at The Rose Bowl, Southampton.
Full Squads
New Zealand: Melie Kerr (c), Suzie Bates, Sophie Devine, Flora Devonshire, Izzy Gaze, Maddy Green, Brooke Halliday, Bree Illing, Polly Inglis, Jess Kerr, Rosemary Mair, Nensi Patel, Georgia Plimmer, Izzy Sharp, Lea Tahuhu.
Sri Lanka: Chamari Athapaththu (c), Hasini Perera, Vishmi Gunarathne, Harshitha Samarawickrama, Imesha Dulani, Nilakshika Silva, Kaveesha Dilhari, Hansima Karunarathne, Kaushini Nuthyangana, Sugandika Dassanayaka, Nimasha Madushani, Shashini Gimhani, Kawya Kavindi, Malki Madara, Mithali Ayodhya.
Point of View
Yet neither managed to convert their opening match into points — New Zealand squandered a competitive total, while Sri Lanka were outclassed by an England side in exceptional batting form. The loser here faces near-certain elimination, which transforms a mid-table Group B game into a knockout in all but name. Chamari Athapaththu's form will be the decisive variable: when she fires, Sri Lanka are a different team entirely. New Zealand, despite the loss to West Indies, showed batting depth that Sri Lanka's bowling will need to contain early.
NationPress
8 Aug 2026
Frequently Asked Questions
When and where is the NZ vs SL Women's T20 World Cup match?
The New Zealand vs Sri Lanka Women's T20 World Cup Group B match is scheduled for Tuesday, 16 June 2025, at 7:00 PM IST at The Rose Bowl in Southampton, England.
Where can I watch NZ vs SL Women's T20 WC live in India?
The match will be broadcast live on Star Sports channels in India. Live streaming is available on the JioHotstar platform.
Why is the NZ vs SL match so important in Women's T20 WC 2025?
Both New Zealand and Sri Lanka lost their opening Group B fixtures and are yet to score a point. A defeat for either side would make semi-final qualification extremely difficult, giving this match the stakes of a virtual knockout.
Who are the key players to watch in NZ vs SL?
Brooke Halliday leads New Zealand's run-scorers with 40 runs, and Jess Kerr leads their bowling with 2 wickets. For Sri Lanka, captain Chamari Athapaththu is the primary match-winner and the batter most capable of anchoring a successful chase or posting a big total.
What happened in New Zealand's and Sri Lanka's opening Women's T20 WC matches?
New Zealand lost to West Indies by 7 wickets, with Shemaine Campbelle's unbeaten 90 sealing the chase. Sri Lanka were bowled out for 132 chasing England's 219 for one, in which Danielle Wyatt-Hodge scored a century.
