NZ-W vs SL-W Match Prediction — Who Will Win ICC Women's T20 World Cup 2026 Match 7? NZ-W vs SL-W
In this NZ-W vs SL-W match prediction, we analyse pitch conditions, weather report, head-to-head record, recent form, key player battles, and win probability to determine NZ-W vs SL-W who will win today in Match 7 of the ICC Women's T20 World Cup 2026 — read our expert prediction and toss tip before the match begins
New Zealand Women will face Sri Lanka Women in the 7th match of the ICC Women's T20 World Cup 2026 at The Rose Bowl, Southampton, on 16th June. Both teams had a tough start to the tournament, losing their opening matches and currently sitting in the lower half of the Group B points table.
Sri Lanka Women lost their opening match by 87 runs against England Women, failing to chase a target of 220 runs. Meanwhile, New Zealand Women lost by 7 wickets against West Indies Women, failing to defend the target of 163 runs. Based on recent form — NZ-W vs SL-W who will win today ICC Women's T20 World Cup 2026 — New Zealand Women seem to be the stronger side.
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NZ-W vs SL-W Match Details – ICC Women's T20 World Cup 2026 Match 7
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Match: New Zealand Women vs Sri Lanka Women (Match 7)
Date: 16th June 2026
Match Time: 7:00 PM IST
Venue: The Rose Bowl, Southampton
Live Streaming: JioHotstar
NZ-W vs SL-W Pitch Report – The Rose Bowl Southampton
The pitch offers a reasonable pace and carry early on, which benefits seam bowlers in the powerplay, but it flattens out considerably as the innings go on, making it easier to bat through the middle overs.
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Win Batting First: 50%
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Win Bowling First: 50%
Average Score
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Average 1st Innings: 178
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Average 2nd Innings: 148
NZ-W vs SL-W Weather Report – Southampton Conditions
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Temperature |
13°C |
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Rain Possibility |
25% |
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Average 1st innings Score |
178 |
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Best Suited For |
Pacer (79%) |
NZ-W vs SL-W Recent Form
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Team |
Last 5 Matches |
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NZ-W |
L, L, W, L, W |
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SL-W |
L, W, W, W, W |
NZ-W vs SL-W Head-to-Head Record (Last 10 T20I)
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Team |
Wins |
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NZ-W |
8 |
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SL-W |
2 |
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NR |
0 |
NZ-W vs SL-W Injury News & Team Updates – Match 7
NZ-W: Fully fit squad
SL-W: All players are fit and available
NZ-W vs SL-W Win Probability – ICC Women's T20 World Cup 2026 Match 7
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Team |
Win Probability |
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New Zealand Women |
65% |
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Sri Lanka Women |
35% |
NZ-W vs SL-W Key Player Battles to Watch
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Player |
Team |
T20I Stats |
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NZ-W |
40 runs |
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Isabella Gaze |
NZ-W |
39 runs |
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Nilakshi de Silva |
SL-W |
37 runs |
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Jess Kerr |
NZ-W |
2 wickets |
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Malki Madara |
SL-W |
1 wicket |
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Sophie Devine |
NZ-W |
0 wicket |
NZ-W vs SL-W Match Prediction Scenarios
Scenario 1: If SL-W bats first
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Powerplay Score: 30–35
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Predicted Total: 125–140
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Match Result: NZ-W to win
Scenario 2: If NZ-W bats first
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Powerplay Score: 35–40
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Predicted Total: 155–170
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Match Result: NZ-W to win
NZ-W vs SL-W Toss Prediction – Match 7 ICC Women's T20 World Cup 2026
In the last match here in this tournament, the chasing team won comfortably, so most likely the toss-winning captain chose to bowl first.
Prediction: NZ-W will win the toss and opt to bowl first
NZ-W vs SL-W Probable Playing 11
New Zealand Women (NZ-W)
Amelia Kerr (C), Georgia Plimmer, Isabella Gaze (WK), Sophie Devine, Brooke Halliday, Maddy Green, Izzy Sharp, Jess Kerr, Nensi Patel, Rosemary Mair, Bree Illing
Sri Lanka Women (SL-W)
Vishmi Rajapaksha, Chamari Athapaththu (C), Imesha Dulani, Harshitha Samarawickrama, Hansima Karunaratne, Kavisha Dilhari, Nilakshi de Silva, Kaushani Nuthyangana (WK), Sugandika Kumari, Malki Madara, Mithali Ayodhya.
NZ-W vs SL-W Match 7 Player of the Match Prediction
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Amelia Kerr
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Sophie Devine
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Chamari Athapaththu
Who Will Win NZ-W vs SL-W Today? — Expert Prediction Match 7
According to our NZ-W vs SL-W who will win today ICC Women's T20 World Cup 2026, New Zealand Women are the favourites to win this ICC Women's T20 World Cup 2026 expert prediction. Amelia Kerr, Sophie Devine and Jess Kerr are expected to be the key performers.
NZ-W vs SL-W who will win today ICC Women's T20 World Cup 2026: New Zealand Women to win
NZ-W vs SL-W Match Result – ICC Women's T20 World Cup 2026 Match 7 Result
(To be updated after the match - June 16, 2026)
Frequently Asked Questions
New Zealand Women are the favourites to win the match. Prediction: New Zealand Women to win.
The toss-winning captain is likely to bowl first. Prediction: New Zealand Women to win the toss and bowl first.
The pitch offers early assistance to pacers before becoming better for batting. Average first-innings score: 178.
Amelia Kerr, Sophie Devine, Jess Kerr and Chamari Athapaththu.
New Zealand Women: 65%, Sri Lanka Women: 35%. New Zealand Women hold the advantage going into the match.
About the Author
I am Bhupender Sharma, a cricket analyst, match prediction writer, and fantasy cricket expert with 7+ years of experience. I cover domestic and international cricket, global T20 leagues, and the Indian Premier League (IPL), and have previously worked with CricTracker, KhelTalk, and Sportsdunia.
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