Fri Mar 14 06:30:00 UTC 2025: ## New Zealand Women Stumble in T20 Opener Against Sri Lanka
**Christchurch, New Zealand** – New Zealand Women’s opening T20I against Sri Lanka got off to a shaky start at Hagley Oval today. While the final score isn’t provided in the live score updates, the innings saw a series of both boundaries and wickets for the Kiwi team.
Emma McLeod provided some early fireworks, hitting several boundaries before being dismissed by Malki Madara for 15. Suzie Bates also contributed with a few boundaries, but she too fell victim to Sri Lanka’s bowling, bowled by Inoshi Priyadharshani.
Other New Zealand batters struggled to find their rhythm. The provided live score snippets show a fluctuating scorecard, highlighting inconsistent batting performance. Sri Lanka’s bowlers, including Sugandika Kumari, Chamari Athapaththu, and Inoshi Priyadharshani, made consistent breakthroughs, keeping the New Zealand innings under pressure.
The match, the first T20I of Sri Lanka Women’s tour of New Zealand in 2025, began at 11:45 AM. Further updates on the final score and the complete match details are awaited.
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