Sat Mar 15 22:00:00 UTC 2025: ## Namibia Edges Out South Australia in Rain-Shortened Thriller; Sri Lanka Women Dominate New Zealand
**WINDHOEK/COLOMBO** – Namibia secured a thrilling 12-run victory over South Australia in a rain-affected match decided by the Duckworth-Lewis-Stern method (DLS). South Australia had elected to bat first on day one, but the match was ultimately shortened by inclement weather. Meanwhile, in a separate match, Sri Lanka Women cruised to a comfortable 7-wicket win over New Zealand, completing the victory with 35 balls to spare.
The Namibia-South Australia clash saw a dramatic turnaround in fortunes. Specific details on the innings are unavailable, however, the final score reflected Namibia’s dominance. In the women’s match, New Zealand struggled after their powerplay, failing to recover from a poor start. Sri Lankan bowler Malki Madara’s impressive 3 for 14 earned her the Player of the Match award on her debut.
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