The seventh game of the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2026 will feature New Zealand Women (NZ-W) taking on Sri Lanka Women (SL-W) at the Rose Bowl, Southampton. New Zealand began the tournament as the reigning world champions but lost their first match to the West Indies Women. Sri Lanka, on the other hand, comes into this fixture under pressure, having also lost their opening encounter.
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NZ-W vs SL-W Dream11 Prediction: Dream11 Team Today, Fantasy Cricket Tips, Playing XI, Pitch Report, Injury Update - ICC Women's T20 World Cup 2026, Match 7

Sri Lanka’s previous appearance in the competition turned into a difficult outing against England Women. Chasing a massive target after England scored up 219/1, the highest team total in Women’s T20 World Cup history, Sri Lanka struggled to keep pace and eventually finished on 132, falling short by 87 runs.
For New Zealand, their squad possesses a strong mix of experienced campaigners and some of the best women cricketers, like Amelia Kerr and Sophie Devine, who should definitely be a part of the NZ-W vs SL-W Dream11 prediction.
New Zealand Women vs Sri Lanka Women Match Details
| Series | ICC Women's T20 World Cup 2026 |
|---|---|
| Match | New Zealand Women vs Sri Lanka Women, Match 7 |
| Toss | To be updated |
| Venue | The Rose Bowl |
| City | Southampton |
| Match Start Time | 7:00 PM IST, 16th June 2026 |
| Scorecard | NZ-W vs SL-W Scorecard |
| Live Streaming | JioHotstar |
NZ-W vs SL-W Dream11 Team Today Stats
| Player | Team | Player’s Stats (Last Match) |
|---|---|---|
| Brooke Halliday | New Zealand Women | 40 Runs |
| Jess Kerr | New Zealand Women | 2 Wickets |
| Nilakshi de Sliva | Sri Lanka Women | 39 Runs |
| Malki Madara | Sri Lanka Women | 1 Wicket |
NZ-W vs SL-W Toss Prediction
Amelia Kerr, the skipper of New Zealand Women, might look to bat first if she ends up winning the toss in Match 7 of the ICC T20 Women's World Cup 2026.
Record of Chasing Teams at The Rose Bowl
The chasing record at the Rose Bowl, Southampton, suggests a clear advantage for the teams batting first at this venue in the T20 format. Out of the 19 T20 matches, only 6 have been won by the team chasing the score.
| Chasing Record | Winning% |
|---|---|
| Average | 31.57% |
NZ-W vs SL-W Playing 11 (Probable)
| New Zealand Women Playing XI | Sri Lanka Women Playing XI |
|---|---|
| Georgia Plimmer | Chamari Athapaththu (c) |
| Isabella Gaze (wk) | Vishmi Gunaratne |
| Amelia Kerr (c) | Harshitha Samarawickrama |
| Sophie Devine | Imesha Dulani |
| Brooke Halliday | Hansima Karunaratne |
| Maddy Green | Kavisha Dilhari |
| Izzy Sharp | Nilakshi de Silva |
| Jess Kerr | Kaushani Nuthyangana (wk) |
| Bree Illing | Sugandika Kumari |
| Rosemary Mair | Malki Madara |
| Nensi Patel | Mithali Ayodhaya Bandara |
NZ-W vs SL-W Top Run Scorers & Leading Wicket Takers
- Brooke Halliday and Nilakshi de Silva have been the leading run scorers for their teams in the last clash. Meanwhile, Jess Kerr was the standout bowler for the Kiwi side, and should be a part of your NZ-W vs SL-W Dream11 prediction today match.
| Top Run Scorers | Brooke Halliday and Nilakshi de Sliva |
|---|---|
| Leading Wicket Takers | Jess Kerr and Malki Madara |
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NZ-W vs SL-W Captain & Vice Captain Choices

| Captain | Sophie Devine and Amelia Kerr |
|---|---|
| Vice-Captain | Chamari Athapaththu and Isabella Gaze |
Top Picks for NZ-W vs SL-W Dream11 Prediction
| Player | Team | Role |
|---|---|---|
| Maddy Green | New Zealand Women | Batter |
| Harshitha Samarawickrama | Sri Lanka Women | Batter |
Budget Picks for NZ-W vs SL-W Dream11 Prediction
| Player | Team | Role |
|---|---|---|
| Jess Kerr | New Zealand Women | Bowler |
| Nilakshi de Silva | Sri Lanka Women | Allrounder |
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Best Team for Dream11 Today's Match
- Keeper: I Gaze
- Batter: M Green, H Samawickrama
- All-rounder: A Kerr(c), C Athapaththu(vc), S Devine, K Dilhari, N de Silva
- Bowlers: J Kerr, R Mair, N Madara
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Best Dream11 Team Today
- Keeper: I Gaze(vc)
- Batter: G Plimmer, H Samawickrama, H Karunaratne
- All-rounder: A Kerr, C Athapaththu, S Devine(c), N Patel, N de Silva
- Bowlers: J Kerr, S Kumari

Note: Sportsdunia has prepared a fantasy team for the NZ-W vs SL-W match based on their experience in fantasy cricket.
NZ-W vs SL-W Dream11 Prediction Today (Match 7) Players to Avoid
- As per our NZ-W vs SL-W Dream11 team prediction, Suzie Bates and Hasini Perera might not be a part of the starting 11 for their respective sides, and can be skipped in the Dream11 teams.
| Player | Dream11 Credits |
|---|---|
| Suzie Bates | 8.0 |
| Hasini Perera | 7.5 |
NZ-W vs SL-W Weather & Pitch Report at The Rose Bowl
- The weather conditions will remain suitable for Match 7 of the ICC Women's T20 World Cup 2026 at the Rose Bowl in Southampton. The pitch is expected to be a balanced track with more support for batters, and the average first innings score is likely to be around 170 in the T20 format.
| Temperature | 23°C |
|---|---|
| Weather Forecast | Mostly Cloudy |
| Pitch Behaviour | Balanced Pitch |
| Best Suited To | Batters |
| Average 1st Innings Score | 170 Runs |
NZ-W vs SL-W H2H Records
The Blackcaps have a clear edge in the head-to-head record against Sri Lanka Women in T20Is. Both these teams have clashed 17 times in the T20 format, and the New Zealand Women have won on 14 occasions.
| Team | Matches Won |
|---|---|
| New Zealand Women (NZ-W) | 14 |
| Sri Lanka Women (SL-W) | 2 |
| No Result | 1 |
Disclaimer: This team is based on the analysis, calculated odds, and past experience of the author. While selecting your team, consider the analysis only as supporting data while making your own decision. Sportsdunia does not work with insider news and will not be responsible for any monetary loss to the users following the analysis.
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