SLWA vs NZWA 2nd Unofficial ODI Result: Rain Forces No Result in Sri Lanka A Women vs New Zealand A Women Clash

The SLWA vs NZWA 2nd Unofficial ODI between Sri Lanka A Women and New Zealand A Women ended in disappointment after rain forced the match to finish with no result at the Rangiri Dambulla International Stadium in Dambulla.

After winning the toss, Sri Lanka A Women elected to bat first and posted a fighting total of 197/9 in 50 overs. The innings started slowly as the New Zealand A Women bowlers maintained excellent discipline during the powerplay.

Top-order batter Vimoksha Balasuriya played a patient innings of 31 runs, while wicketkeeper Sumudu Nisansala added an important 24 runs during the middle overs. However, Sri Lanka A Women struggled to accelerate consistently because of regular wickets.

The biggest contribution came from Dewmi Vihanga, who delivered a brilliant knock of 44 runs off 48 balls, including two fours and two sixes. Her aggressive batting in the death overs helped Sri Lanka A Women push towards a competitive total. Late cameos from Rashmika Sewwandi and Limansa Thilakarathna also added valuable runs for the hosts.

For New Zealand A Women, pacer Hannah Rowe produced an outstanding bowling performance by picking up 3 wickets for 36 runs in her 10 overs. Emma Black and Bella Armstrong also contributed with two wickets each, keeping Sri Lanka’s batting lineup under pressure throughout the innings.

In reply, New Zealand A Women began the chase aggressively despite losing wickets at regular intervals. Opener Bella James played an attacking innings of 20 runs from just 15 balls, while captain Jess Watkin scored a quick 8 runs at a strike rate of 200.

At the time rain interrupted play, New Zealand A Women were placed at 66/4 in 10.1 overs with Kate Anderson unbeaten on 19 and Bella Armstrong batting on 13. Sri Lanka A Women bowlers Rashmika Sewwandi and Tharuka Shehani picked up important wickets during the chase to keep the contest competitive.

Unfortunately, persistent bad weather in Dambulla prevented further play, forcing officials to call off the match. As a result, the SLWA vs NZWA encounter officially ended in a no result, disappointing cricket fans who were expecting an exciting finish between the two sides.

Despite the rain interruption, both teams showed several positive performances during the game. Sri Lanka A Women will be pleased with Dewmi Vihanga’s all-round impact and Rashmika Sewwandi’s bowling contribution, while New Zealand A Women will take confidence from Hannah Rowe’s bowling spell and the aggressive start provided by their top order.

The New Zealand A Women tour of Sri Lanka 2026 continues to attract attention among women’s cricket fans, with both teams using the series to develop young talents and build momentum for future international competitions.

The SLWA vs NZWA 2nd Unofficial ODI between Sri Lanka A Women and New Zealand A Women ended in disappointment after rain forced the match to finish with no result at the Rangiri Dambulla International Stadium in Dambulla.

After winning the toss, Sri Lanka A Women elected to bat first and posted a fighting total of 197/9 in 50 overs. The innings started slowly as the New Zealand A Women bowlers maintained excellent discipline during the powerplay.

Top-order batter Vimoksha Balasuriya played a patient innings of 31 runs, while wicketkeeper Sumudu Nisansala added an important 24 runs during the middle overs. However, Sri Lanka A Women struggled to accelerate consistently because of regular wickets.

The biggest contribution came from Dewmi Vihanga, who delivered a brilliant knock of 44 runs off 48 balls, including two fours and two sixes. Her aggressive batting in the death overs helped Sri Lanka A Women push towards a competitive total. Late cameos from Rashmika Sewwandi and Limansa Thilakarathna also added valuable runs for the hosts.

For New Zealand A Women, pacer Hannah Rowe produced an outstanding bowling performance by picking up 3 wickets for 36 runs in her 10 overs. Emma Black and Bella Armstrong also contributed with two wickets each, keeping Sri Lanka’s batting lineup under pressure throughout the innings.

In reply, New Zealand A Women began the chase aggressively despite losing wickets at regular intervals. Opener Bella James played an attacking innings of 20 runs from just 15 balls, while captain Jess Watkin scored a quick 8 runs at a strike rate of 200.

At the time rain interrupted play, New Zealand A Women were placed at 66/4 in 10.1 overs with Kate Anderson unbeaten on 19 and Bella Armstrong batting on 13. Sri Lanka A Women bowlers Rashmika Sewwandi and Tharuka Shehani picked up important wickets during the chase to keep the contest competitive.

Unfortunately, persistent bad weather in Dambulla prevented further play, forcing officials to call off the match. As a result, the SLWA vs NZWA encounter officially ended in a no result, disappointing cricket fans who were expecting an exciting finish between the two sides.

Despite the rain interruption, both teams showed several positive performances during the game. Sri Lanka A Women will be pleased with Dewmi Vihanga’s all-round impact and Rashmika Sewwandi’s bowling contribution, while New Zealand A Women will take confidence from Hannah Rowe’s bowling spell and the aggressive start provided by their top order.

The New Zealand A Women tour of Sri Lanka 2026 continues to attract attention among women’s cricket fans, with both teams using the series to develop young talents and build momentum for future international competitions.