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The second T20 encounter on 23rd May at 10:00 AM IST will see Sri Lanka A Women battling New Zealand A Women at Rangiri Dambulla International Stadium, Dambulla.
Get the best SL-A vs NZ-A-W Dream11 prediction, fantasy cricket tips, probable playing XI, and match insights for the 2nd T20 match of the New Zealand A Women Tour of Sri Lanka 2026. Expert analysis and more.
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Hot Picks for SL-A vs NZ-A-W Dream11 Prediction and Fantasy Cricket Tips:
Captaincy Picks:
Bella Armstrong – Despite a batting failure, Armstrong recovered impressively by conceding only 29 runs and claiming an important middle-overs wicket. 
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Jess Watkin – Aggressive Kiwi all-rounder struck 7 runs from four balls and later added a wicket during the tense final-over defense. |
Top Picks:
Vishmi Gunaratne – Returning from injury, the experienced opener anchored Sri Lanka A’s chase with a composed 27-run contribution featuring five boundaries. |
Sathya Sandeepani – Sri Lanka A captain dominated the contest brilliantly, earning Player of the Match honors through exceptional figures of 2/12. |
Budget Picks:
Sumudu Nisansala – Sri Lanka A wicketkeeper remained disciplined behind the stumps despite enduring a difficult outing with the bat during the chase. |
Tash Wakelin – New Zealand A batter provided early stability through a brisk 15-run knock while also contributing a sharp fielding dismissal. |
SL-A vs NZ-A-W New Zealand A Women Tour of Sri Lanka 2026 Captain and Vice-captain Choices:
Captain | Jess Watkin & Bella Armstrong |
Vice-Captain | Sathya Sandeepani & Vishmi Gunaratne |
SL-A vs NZ-A-W Dream11 Prediction Team 1:
- Keepers – Kate Gaging
- Batsmen – Bella Armstrong, Vishmi Gunaratne
- All-rounders – Jess Watkin ©, Sathya Sandeepani (vc), Dewmi Vihanga, Rashmika Sewwandi
- Bowlers – Hannah Rowe, Sachini Nisansala, Kayley Knight, Chamodi Praboda
SL-A vs NZ-A-W Dream11 Prediction Team 2:
- Keepers – Sumudu Nisansala
- Batsmen – Bella Armstrong ©, Vishmi Gunaratne (vc)
- All-rounders – Jess Watkin, Sathya Sandeepani, Tash Wakelin, Dewmi Vihanga
- Bowlers – Hannah Rowe, Sachini Nisansala, Kayley Knight, Chamodi Praboda
SL-A vs NZ-A-W Dream11 Prediction Today 2nd T20 New Zealand A Women Tour of Sri Lanka 2026 Players to Avoid:
Players | Dream11 Credits | Dream11 Points (Last match) |
F Jonas | NA | NA |
P Methsara | NA | NA |
SL-A vs NZ-A-W Dream11 Prediction Today 2nd T20 New Zealand A Women Tour of Sri Lanka 2026 Expert Advice:
SL Captaincy Choice | Jess Watkin |
GL Captaincy Choice | Bella Armstrong |
Punt Picks | Tash Wakelin and Sumudu Nisansala |
Dream11 Combination | 1-2-4-4 |
SL-A vs NZ-A-W Match Preview:
Sri Lanka A Women will meet New Zealand A Women in the second unofficial T20 match at the Rangiri Dambulla International Stadium on Saturday, May 23, 2026. Meanwhile, the hosts enter this important contest with a 1-0 advantage in the three-match series after securing a thrilling victory in the opening encounter. Consequently, Sri Lanka A Women will aim to seal the T20 series with another strong performance, while New Zealand A Women must respond positively to keep the series alive heading into the final match.
In the opening T20 match, New Zealand A Women elected to bat first and posted a competitive total of 129/6 in their allotted overs. Kate Gaging anchored the innings with a valuable unbeaten 35, while Prue Catton and Poppy Jay Watkins added important contributions in the middle order. However, Sri Lanka A Women maintained excellent bowling discipline throughout the innings. Captain Sathya Sandeepani led from the front with an outstanding spell of 2/12 and earned the Player of the Match award. In addition, Sachini Nisansala and Chamodi Praboda claimed two wickets each to restrict the visitors from building strong momentum during the latter stages of the innings.
During the chase, Sri Lanka A Women held their composure under pressure and reached the target with three balls remaining. Vishmi Gunaratne anchored the innings steadily with 27 runs after returning from injury, while Rashmika Sewwandi shifted the momentum with a quickfire 26 from just 16 deliveries. Furthermore, Piumi Wathsala and Shashini Gimhani calmly finished the chase in the final over to secure a memorable three-wicket victory.
Although Hannah Rowe and Kayley Knight bowled impressively for New Zealand A Women, the visitors struggled to control the scoring rate during the death overs. Therefore, New Zealand A Women will focus on improving their finishing execution, whereas Sri Lanka A Women will attempt to continue their confident all-round display and clinch the series on home soil.
SL-A vs NZ-A-W Head-to-Head Record:
Teams | Matches Won |
Sri Lanka A Women | 0 |
New Zealand A Women | 0 |
SL-A vs NZ-A-W Weather & Pitch Report:
Temperature | 31°C |
Weather Forecast | Cloudy |
Pitch Behaviour | Balanced |
Best Suited To | Pace |
Average 1st innings score | 138 |
Record of chasing teams:
Records | Good |
Winning % | 56% |
SL-A vs NZ-A-W Playing 11s (Predicted):
Sri Lanka A Women Playing 11:
1) Vishmi Gunaratne
2) Sanjana Kavindi
3) Vimoksha Balasuriya
4) Sathya Sandeepani ©
5) Sumudu Nisansala (wk)
6) Dewmi Vihanga
7) Rashmika Sewwandi
8) Piumi Wathsala Badalge
9) Sachini Nisansala
10) Shashini Gimhani
11) Chamodi Praboda
New Zealand A Women Playing 11:
1) Jess Watkin ©
2) Bella James
3) Tash Wakelin
4) Bella Armstrong
5) Prue Catton
6) Poppy Jay Watkins
7) Hannah Rowe
8) Kate Gaging (wk)
9) Emma Black
10) Kayley Knight
11) Xara Jetly
SL-A vs NZ-A-W Match Winner Prediction:
Considering the home advantage, Sri Lanka A Women is expected to win this match.
