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

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NZ-W vs SL-W Match Prediction ICC Women's T20 World Cup 2026 Match 7 — NZ-W Favourites Expert Prediction & Toss Tip
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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

  • 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.

    • Win Batting First: 50%

    • Win Bowling First: 50%

    Average Score

    • Average 1st Innings: 178

    • Average 2nd Innings: 148

    NZ-W vs SL-W Weather Report – Southampton Conditions 

    Temperature

    13°C

    Rain Possibility

    25%

    Average 1st innings Score

    178

    Best Suited For

    Pacer (79%)


    NZ-W vs SL-W Recent Form

    Team

    Last 5 Matches

    NZ-W

    L, L, W, L, W

    SL-W

    L, W, W, W, W

    NZ-W vs SL-W Head-to-Head Record (Last 10 T20I)

    Team

    Wins

    NZ-W

    8

    SL-W

    2

    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

    Team

    Win Probability

    New Zealand Women 

    65%

    Sri Lanka Women 

    35%

    NZ-W vs SL-W Key Player Battles to Watch 

    Player

    Team

    T20I Stats

    Brooke Halliday 

    NZ-W

    40 runs

    Isabella Gaze

    NZ-W

    39 runs

    Nilakshi de Silva

    SL-W

    37 runs

    Jess Kerr 

    NZ-W

    2 wickets

    Malki Madara 

    SL-W

    1 wicket

    Sophie Devine 

    NZ-W

    0 wicket

    NZ-W vs SL-W Match Prediction Scenarios

    Scenario 1: If SL-W bats first

    • Powerplay Score: 30–35

    • Predicted Total: 125–140

    • Match Result: NZ-W to win

    Scenario 2: If NZ-W bats first

    • Powerplay Score: 35–40

    • Predicted Total: 155–170

    • 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

    • Amelia Kerr

    • Sophie Devine

    • 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)

    Q1: Who will win NZ-W vs SL-W Match 7?

    Q2: What is the toss prediction for NZ-W vs SL-W Match 7?

    Q3: What is the pitch report for NZ-W vs SL-W at The Rose Bowl, Southampton?

    Q4: Who are the key players to watch in NZ-W vs SL-W?

    Q5: What is the win probability for NZ-W vs SL-W Match 7?

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