Maddy Green’s Century Lifts New Zealand
Maddy Green’s second ODI century rescued New Zealand from a shaky start in Nelson. Entering at 46 for 3, she scored 100 off 109 balls with composure. Her seven fours showcased skill, culminating in a century on the penultimate ball. With support from Jess Kerr’s 38 and Polly Inglis’s unbeaten 34, they posted 245. Green’s knock, following domestic scores of 125 and 126, stabilized the innings. Her 51-run stand with Isabella Gaze turned the tide after early losses. This effort set Sri Lanka a challenging target they couldn’t chase down. New Zealand’s lower order added 84 runs in the final ten overs.
Hannah Rowe’s Bowling Seals Victory
Hannah Rowe’s four-wicket haul dismantled Sri Lanka’s chase in the second ODI. She finished with 4 for 31, striking crucial blows to secure a 78-run win. Rowe dismissed opener Vishmi Gunaratne early, then removed Harshitha Samarawickrama for 58. Her late strikes on the tail ended Sri Lanka’s hopes in the 47th over. Supported by Eden Carson’s 2 for 30, Rowe ensured an unassailable series lead. Sri Lanka crumbled from 101 to 4, unable to counter her precision. This performance highlighted her dominance, giving New Zealand a 1-0 edge. Rowe’s effort capped a brilliant team display on March 7, 2025, as her colleagues showed in WPL.
NZ Women vs SL Women, 2nd ODI at Nelson, NZ vs SL [W], Mar 07, 2025 – Full Scorecard
NZ Women won by 78 runs
New Zealand Women  (50 ovs maximum)
| Batting | R | B | M | 4s | 6s | SR | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Suzie Bates (c)
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run out (Dilhari/†Sanjeewani) | 5 | 14 | 13 | 0 | 0 | 35.71 | ||
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Georgia PlimmerÂ
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c Nanayakkara b Athapaththu | 28 | 54 | 68 | 4 | 0 | 51.85 | ||
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Emma McLeodÂ
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c Kumari b Kulasuriya | 6 | 9 | 10 | 0 | 0 | 66.66 | ||
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Brooke HallidayÂ
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c Kulasuriya b Athapaththu | 6 | 16 | 23 | 0 | 0 | 37.50 | ||
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Maddy GreenÂ
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run out (Silva) | 100 | 109 | 142 | 7 | 0 | 91.74 | ||
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Isabella GazeÂ
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c Fernando b Dilhari | 19 | 33 | 42 | 1 | 0 | 57.57 | ||
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Jess KerrÂ
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b Fernando | 38 | 44 | 47 | 2 | 0 | 86.36 | ||
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Polly Inglis â€
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not out | 34 | 21 | 31 | 5 | 0 | 161.90 | ||
| Extras | (lb 3, w 6) | 9 | |||||||
| Total |
50 Ov (RR: 4.90, 189 Mins)
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245/7 | |||||||
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Did not bat:Â Hannah Rowe,Â
Eden Carson,Â
Bree IllingÂ
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Fall of wickets: 1-7 (Suzie Bates, 3.4 ov), 2-23 (Emma McLeod, 6.2 ov), 3-46 (Brooke Halliday, 11.6 ov), 4-59 (Georgia Plimmer, 17.6 ov), 5-110 (Isabella Gaze, 29.3 ov), 6-183 (Jess Kerr, 42.4 ov), 7-245 (Maddy Green, 49.6 ov)
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| Bowling | O | M | R | W | ECON | 0s | 4s | 6s | WD | NB |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Achini Kulasuriya
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9 | 0 | 46 | 1 | 5.11 | 26 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
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Inoshi Priyadharshani
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9 | 0 | 43 | 1 | 4.77 | 29 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
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Chethana Vimukthi
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5 | 0 | 29 | 0 | 5.80 | 19 | 5 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
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Sugandika Kumari
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9 | 1 | 38 | 0 | 4.22 | 28 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
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Chamari Athapaththu
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10 | 1 | 42 | 2 | 4.20 | 31 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
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Kavisha Dilhari
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8 | 0 | 44 | 1 | 5.50 | 18 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Sri Lanka Women  (T: 246 runs from 50 ovs)
| Batting | R | B | M | 4s | 6s | SR | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Vishmi GunaratneÂ
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c Kerr b Rowe | 8 | 16 | 33 | 1 | 0 | 50.00 | ||
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Chamari Athapaththu (c)
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c Rowe b Illing | 11 | 16 | 16 | 2 | 0 | 68.75 | ||
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Harshitha SamarawickramaÂ
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c Halliday b Rowe | 59 | 77 | 112 | 4 | 0 | 76.62 | ||
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Kavisha DilhariÂ
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c †Inglis b Carson | 25 | 42 | 55 | 1 | 0 | 59.52 | ||
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Manudi NanayakkaraÂ
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c †Inglis b Illing | 0 | 8 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 | ||
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Nilakshika SilvaÂ
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lbw b Bates | 20 | 44 | 45 | 1 | 0 | 45.45 | ||
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Anushka Sanjeewani â€
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run out (Kerr) | 13 | 19 | 26 | 1 | 0 | 68.42 | ||
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Sugandika KumariÂ
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not out | 11 | 33 | 46 | 0 | 0 | 33.33 | ||
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Achini KulasuriyaÂ
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c McLeod b Rowe | 1 | 3 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 33.33 | ||
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Inoshi PriyadharshaniÂ
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c †Inglis b Rowe | 0 | 8 | 9 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 | ||
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Chethana VimukthiÂ
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c Bates b Carson | 3 | 14 | 17 | 0 | 0 | 21.42 | ||
| Extras | (b 1, lb 1, w 14) | 16 | |||||||
| Total |
46.4 Ov (RR: 3.57, 187 Mins)
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167 | |||||||
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Fall of wickets: 1-16 (Chamari Athapaththu, 4.1 ov), 2-31 (Vishmi Gunaratne, 7.5 ov), 3-99 (Kavisha Dilhari, 21.2 ov), 4-101 (Manudi Nanayakkara, 22.6 ov), 5-128 (Harshitha Samarawickrama, 32.3 ov), 6-140 (Nilakshika Silva, 35.3 ov), 7-156 (Anushka Sanjeewani, 39.1 ov), 8-158 (Achini Kulasuriya, 40.2 ov), 9-160 (Inoshi Priyadharshani, 42.3 ov), 10-167 (Chethana Vimukthi, 46.4 ov)
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| Bowling | O | M | R | W | ECON | 0s | 4s | 6s | WD | NB |
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Bree Illing
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10 | 0 | 45 | 2 | 4.50 | 41 | 4 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
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Jess Kerr
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10 | 1 | 23 | 0 | 2.30 | 45 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
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Hannah Rowe
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10 | 1 | 31 | 4 | 3.10 | 39 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
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Eden Carson
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8.4 | 0 | 30 | 2 | 3.46 | 30 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
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Brooke Halliday
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3 | 0 | 21 | 0 | 7.00 | 6 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
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Suzie Bates
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5 | 0 | 15 | 1 | 3.00 | 18 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
Match Key Points – New Zealand Women Innings
| Match Phase | Overs | Details | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Powerplay 1 | 0.1 – 10 | Mandatory powerplay, New Zealand loses 2 wickets | 43/2 (10 overs) |
| 50-run Milestone | 15.2 | New Zealand reaches 50 runs (Extras: 5) | 50 runs (92 balls) |
| Drinks Break | 16.0 | Plimmer (27*), Green (4*) at the crease | 53/3 (16 overs) |
| 100-run Milestone | 26.6 | New Zealand crosses 100 runs (Extras: 6) | 100 runs (162 balls) |
| 5th Wicket Partnership | – | 50-run stand (Green 30, Gaze 19, Extras: 1) | – |
| Drinks Break | 32.0 | Green (43*), Kerr (6*) at the crease | 119/5 (32 overs) |
| ML Green’s Fifty | – | Green reaches 50 off 61 balls (4×4) | – |
| 150-run Milestone | 38.3 | New Zealand reaches 150 runs (Extras: 8) | 150 runs (231 balls) |
| 6th Wicket Partnership | – | 50-run stand (Green 26, Kerr 23, Extras: 2) | – |
| 200-run Milestone | 44.5 | New Zealand reaches 200 runs (Extras: 8) | 200 runs (269 balls) |
| 7th Wicket Partnership | – | 50-run stand (Green 18, Inglis 32, Extras: 1) | – |
| ML Green’s Century | – | Green reaches 100 off 108 balls (7×4) | – |
| Innings Break | 50.0 | New Zealand finishes innings | 245/7 (50 overs) |
Match Flow – Sri Lanka Women Innings
| Match Phase | Overs | Details | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Powerplay 1 | 0.1 – 10 | Mandatory powerplay, Sri Lanka loses 2 wickets | 45/2 (10 overs) |
| 50-run Milestone | 10.6 | Sri Lanka reaches 50 runs (Extras: 5) | 50 runs (66 balls) |
| Drinks Break | 14.0 | Madavi (30*), Dilhari (6*) at the crease | 61/2 (14 overs) |
| 3rd Wicket Partnership | – | 50-run stand (Madavi 27, Dilhari 20, Extras: 3) | – |
| 100-run Milestone | 22.2 | Sri Lanka reaches 100 runs (Extras: 7) | 100 runs (134 balls) |
| Madavi’s Fifty | – | Madavi reaches 50 off 61 balls (4×4) | – |
| Drinks Break | 31.0 | Madavi (59*), De Silva (14*) at the crease | 126/4 (31 overs) |
| 150-run Milestone | 37.2 | Sri Lanka reaches 150 runs (Extras: 14) | 150 runs (224 balls) |
New Zealand faced a rocky start after Suzie Bates opted to bat in Nelson. Bates was run out for five in the fourth over due to miscommunication. Achini Kulasuriya and Chamari Athapaththu then removed Emma McLeod and Brooke Halliday quickly. Georgia Plimmer’s 28 offered brief hope, but she fell, leaving them at 59 for 4.
Sharp catches inside the circle compounded their early woes against Sri Lanka. Maddy Green’s arrival at No. 5 shifted momentum with a steadying presence. Her resilience turned a fragile innings into a competitive total of 245. This recovery showcased New Zealand’s depth and determination.
Sri Lanka’s Chase Falters Despite Samarawickrama
Sri Lanka’s chase began poorly, with Chamari Athapaththu out for 11 in the fifth over. Bree Illing’s early strike set the tone, followed by Rowe dismissing Vishmi Gunaratne. Harshitha Samarawickrama’s 58, after her 66 in the first ODI, briefly revived hopes. Her 68-run stand with Kavisha Dilhari (25) pushed Sri Lanka to 101 for 4.
However, Eden Carson and Illing struck in quick succession, derailing their momentum. Samarawickrama’s exit to Rowe triggered a collapse, ending at 167 in 47 overs. Despite her back-foot dominance, Sri Lanka fell 78 runs short. New Zealand’s bowlers ensured the target remained out of reach.
Series Lead Secured in Nelson
New Zealand Women clinched an unassailable 1-0 series lead over Sri Lanka in Nelson. After a rain-abandoned first ODI, they bounced back with a 78-run triumph. Maddy Green’s 100 and Hannah Rowe’s 4 for 31 were pivotal in the victory. The team overcame a dire 59 for 4 to post 245 for 7.
Sri Lanka’s batting faltered under pressure, and they bowled out for 167 despite resistance. This win on March 7, 2025, showcased New Zealand’s resilience and skill. With one game left, they hold a strong position in the series. The performance underlined their dominance in crucial moments.
