Sri Lanka A Women will face New Zealand A Women in the first T20 of the New Zealand A Women Tour of Sri Lanka 2026 at the Rangiri Dambulla International Stadium. The first two ODIs of the series were abandoned due to rain, while New Zealand A Women won the third ODI to seal the series 1-0.
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SLA-W vs NZA-W Dream11 Prediction: Dream11 Team Today, Fantasy Cricket Tips, Playing XI, Pitch Report, Injury Update - New Zealand A Women Tour of Sri Lanka 2026, 1st T20

Batting first in the final unofficial ODI, New Zealand A Women posted a strong total of 273 runs in 50 overs, with Kate Anderson scoring an excellent 84 runs off 108 balls. In reply, Sri Lanka A Women were bowled out for 149 runs in 33.2 overs and lost the match by 84 runs via the DLS method. This match has several talented women cricketers, and let's look at the Dream11 Prediction for this game on this note.
Sri Lanka A Women vs New Zealand A Women Match Details
| Series | New Zealand A Women Tour of Sri Lanka 2026 |
|---|---|
| Match | Sri Lanka A Women vs New Zealand A Women, 1st T20 |
| Toss | To be updated |
| Venue | Rangiri Dambulla International Stadium |
| City | Dambulla |
| Match Start Time | 10:00 AM IST, 21st May 2026 |
| Scorecard | SL-A-W vs NZ-A-W Scorecard |
| Live Streaming | FanCode |
SLA-W vs NZA-W Dream11 Team Today Stats
- Sanjana Kavindi was the top scorer for Sri Lanka A Women in the last match, making 79 runs off 73 balls, including 10 fours and 3 sixes.
- Left-arm spinner Tharuka Shehani picked up four wickets in the previous game and will be a strong pick for the SLA-W vs NZA-W Dream11 prediction.
- For New Zealand A Women, opener Kate Anderson impressed with a brilliant knock of 84 runs off 108 balls.
- Marama Downes was the best bowler for her side, taking four wickets in 8 overs, including three maiden overs.
| Player | Team | Player’s Stats (Last Match) |
|---|---|---|
| Sanjana Kavindi | Sri Lanka A Women | 79 Runs |
| Tharuka Shehani | Sri Lanka A Women | 4 Wickets |
| Kate Anderson | New Zealand A Women | 84 Runs |
| Marama Downes | New Zealand A Women | 4 Wickets |
SLA-W vs NZA-W Toss Prediction
Teams chasing have enjoyed more success at the Rangiri Dambulla International Stadium, one of the biggest cricket stadiums in the world. Because of this trend, Sathya Sandeepani is likely to bowl first after winning the toss in this SLA-W vs NZA-W Dream11 team prediction.
Record of Chasing Teams at Rangiri Dambulla International Stadium
Teams bowling first have won three of the last five matches played at the Rangiri Dambulla International Stadium, showing that chasing has been the better option at this venue.
| Chasing Record | Winning % |
|---|---|
| Average | 60% |
SLA-W vs NZA-W Playing 11 (Probable)
| Sri Lanka A Women Playing XI | New Zealand Women A Playing XI |
|---|---|
| Sathya Sandeepani | Kate Anderson |
| Lihini Apsara | Jess Watkin |
| Vishmi Gunaratne | Bella James |
| Rashmika Sewwandi | Bella Armstrong |
| Dewmi Vihanga | Fran Jonas |
| Piumi Wathsala | Kayley Knight |
| Sanjana Kavindi | Tash Wakelin |
| Chamodi Praboda | Hannah Rowe |
| Limansa Thilakaratne/ Pramudi Methsara | Marama Downes |
| Tharuka Shehani | Emma Black |
| Sumudu Nisansala | PJ Watkins |
SLA-W vs NZA-W Top Run Scorers & Leading Wicket Takers
As this is the first T20 of the series, there are no match-specific stats available yet. However, players like Emma Black and Dewmi Vihanga could play important roles for their respective teams in this match.
| Top Run Scorers | Emma Black and Dewmi Vihanga |
|---|---|
| Highest Wicket Takers | Tharuka Shehani and Marama Downes |
SLA-W vs NZA-W Captain & Vice Captain Choices
| Captain | Dewmi Vihanga and Jess Watkin |
|---|---|
| Vice-Captain | Kate Anderson and Emma Black |
Top Picks for SLA-W vs NZA-W Dream11 Prediction
| Player | Team | Role |
|---|---|---|
| Kate Anderson | NZA-W | Batsman |
| PJ Watkins | NZA-W | All-rounder |
Budget Picks for SLA-W vs NZA-W Dream11 Prediction
| Player | Team | Role |
|---|---|---|
| Vishmi Gunaratne | SLA-W | Batsman |
| Chamodi Praboda | SLA-W | Bowler |
Best Team for Dream11 Today's Match
Keeper: S Nisansala
Batters: B Armstrong, V Rajapaksha
All-rounders: J Watkin, E Black, D Vihanga, P Methsara
Bowlers: H Rowe, S Nisansala, F Jones, C Praboda

Best Dream11 Team Today
Keeper: S Nisansala
Batters: B Armstrong, V Rajapaksha, K Anderson, S Kavindi
All-rounders: J Watkin, E Black, D Vihanga, M Downes
Bowlers: H Rowe, K Knight

Note: Sportsdunia has prepared a fantasy team for the SLA-W vs NZA-W match based on their experience in fantasy cricket.
SLA-W vs NZA-W Dream11 Prediction Today (1st T20) New Zealand A Women Tour of Sri Lanka 2026 Players to Avoid
Aseni Thalagune and Kate Gaging have not been in good form recently and may not be the best fantasy picks as per the SLA-W vs NZA-W Dream11 prediction today match.
| Player | Dream11 Credits |
|---|---|
| Aseni Thalagune | 7.0 |
| Kate Gaging | 7.0 |
SLA-W vs NZA-W Weather & Pitch Report at Rangiri Dambulla International Stadium
- The weather in Dambulla on Wednesday is expected to remain cloudy with scattered thunderstorms. The temperature is likely to reach around 32°C, and there is a 55% chance of rain during match time.
- The pitch at the Rangiri Dambulla International Stadium offers help to both batters and bowlers. The surface usually becomes better for batting as the match progresses.
| Temperature | 32°C |
|---|---|
| Weather Forecast | Partly Cloudy |
| Pitch Behaviour | Balanced |
| Best Suited To | Batters & Pacers |
| Average 1st Innings Score | 150 runs |
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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