Sri Lanka A Women and New Zealand A Women are all set to face each other in the 3rd T20 of the series at the Rangiri Dambulla International Stadium on Monday. Sri Lanka A Women have already taken an unassailable 2-0 lead in the three-match T20 series after dominating performances in the first two matches.
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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, 3rd T20
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In the second T20, Sri Lanka A Women posted a solid total of 152 runs in 20 overs. Opening batter Vishmi Gunaratne led from the front with a brilliant 57 runs off 49 balls. In response, New Zealand A Women struggled to build partnerships and were bowled out for just 96 runs in 19.5 overs. This final match features several high-performing players, making the Dream11 prediction an interesting task for fantasy cricket fans.
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, 3rd T20 |
| Toss | To be updated |
| Venue | Dambulla |
| City | Rangiri Dambulla International Stadium |
| Match Start Time | 10:00 AM IST, 25th May 2026 |
| Scorecard | SLA-W vs NZA-W Scorecard |
| Live Streaming | FanCode |
SLA-W vs NZA-W Dream11 Team Today Stats
- Vishmi Gunaratne was the standout performer in the last game, scoring 57 runs at a strike rate of 116.32 to anchor the innings. She is a top pick for the SLA-W vs NZA-W Dream11 team prediction.
- Dewmi Vihanga was the pick of the bowlers in the previous match, taking three wickets for just 19 runs in her spell.
- For New Zealand A Women, Emma Black showed some resistance with a quick 28 runs off 20 balls hitting four boundaries.
- Jess Watkin remained effective with the ball, picking up two wickets for 26 runs in her four overs.
| Player | Team | Player’s Stats (Last Match) |
|---|---|---|
| Vishmi Gunaratne | Sri Lanka A Women | 57 Runs |
| Dewmi Vihanga | Sri Lanka A Women | 3 Wickets |
| Emma Black | New Zealand A Women | 28 Runs |
| Jess Watkin | New Zealand A Women | 2 Wickets |
SLA-W vs NZA-W Toss Prediction
The Rangiri Dambulla International Stadium has historically favored teams batting second. However, after seeing the hosts successfully defend a target in the last game, the decision might be tougher. Still, Sathya Sandeepani is likely to bowl first after winning the toss, according to the SLA-W vs NZA-W Dream11 prediction to take advantage of the early morning conditions.
Record of Chasing Teams at Rangiri Dambulla International Stadium
Dambulla has one of the best cricket stadiums in the world. Out of the last seven matches played at this venue, teams chasing the target have won four matches. While the team batting first won the most recent game, the general trend still favors the side batting second due to improving pitch conditions.
| Chasing Record | Winning % |
|---|---|
| Average | 55% |
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SLA-W vs NZA-W Playing 11 (Probable)
| Sri Lanka A Women Playing XI | New Zealand A Women Playing XI |
|---|---|
| Sanjana Kavindi | Jess Watkin (c) |
| Vishmi Gunaratne | Kate Anderson |
| Vimoksha Balasuriya | Bella James |
| Sathya Sandeepani (c) | Tash Wakelin |
| Sumudu Nisansala (wk) | Bella Armstrong |
| Piumi Wathsala Badalge | JA Watkins |
| Dewmi Vihanga | Hannah Rowe |
| Rashmika Sewwandi | Kate Gaging (wk) |
| Shashini Gimhani | Emma Black |
| Sachini Nisansala | Marama Downes |
| Chamodi Praboda | Fran Jonas |
SLA-W vs NZA-W Top Run Scorers & Leading Wicket Takers
| Top Run Scorers | Vishmi Gunaratne and Kate Gaging |
|---|---|
| Leading Wicket Takers | Chamodi Praboda and Hannah Rowe |
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SLA-W vs NZA-W Captain & Vice Captain Choices
| Captain | Vishmi Gunaratne and Jess Watkin |
|---|---|
| Vice-Captain | Dewmi Vihanga and Hannah Rowe |
Top Picks for SLA-W vs NZA-W Dream11 Prediction
| Player | Team | Role |
|---|---|---|
| Vishmi Gunaratne | SLA-W | Batter |
| Dewmi Vihanga | SLA-W | All-rounder |
Budget Picks for SLA-W vs NZA-W Dream11 Prediction
| Player | Team | Role |
|---|---|---|
| Emma Black | NZA-W | All-rounder |
| Chamodi Praboda | SLA-W | Bowler |
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Best Team for Dream11 Today's Match
- Keeper: Kate Gaging
- Batters: V Rajapaksha Gunaratne (C), S Kavindi
- All-rounders: J Watkin, E Black, D Vihanga (VC), R Sewwandi
- Bowlers: H Rowe, S Nisansala, F Jonas, C Praboda

Best Dream11 Team Today
- Keeper: S Nisansala
- Batters: V Rajapaksha Gunaratne
- All-rounders: J Watkin (C), E Black, D Vihanga, Sathya Sandeepani, R Sewwandi
- Bowlers: H Rowe (VC), S Nisansala, F Jonas, C Praboda

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 (3rd T20) Players to Avoid
Bella James has struggled to find her rhythm, scoring only 9 runs in each of her last two outings. Similarly, Tash Wakelin has found it difficult to accelerate the scoring rate and has scored only 17 runs in 2 matches so far. These players may not be the safest fantasy picks for SLA-W vs NZA-W Dream11 prediction today match.
| Player | Dream11 Credits |
|---|---|
| Bella James | 7.0 |
| Tash Wakelin | 7.0 |
SLA-W vs NZA-W Weather & Pitch Report
The weather in Dambulla is expected to be partly cloudy with a slight chance of rain. The temperature will hover around 25°C, providing comfortable playing conditions. The pitch remains balanced, offering good bounce for pacers early on while helping the spinners as the game progresses.
| Temperature | 25°C |
|---|---|
| Weather Forecast | Partly Cloudy |
| Pitch Behaviour | Balanced |
| Best Suited To | Batters & Spinners |
| Average 1st Innings Score | 143 runs |
SLA-W vs NZA-W H2H Records
Sri Lanka A Women have been the superior side in this T20 series, winning both matches played so far.
| Team | Matches Won |
|---|---|
| Sri Lanka A Women (SLA-W) | 2 |
| New Zealand A Women (NZA-W) | 0 |
| No Result | 0 |
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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