Rain washes the decisive T20 match between New Zealand and Sri Lanka

In a crucial match to crown an exciting T20 series, Rain washed the hopes of New Zealand and Sri Lanka away, which led to a no-result at the third T20i in Dunedin on March 18, 2025. When the teams with field 1: 1 in series 1: 1. from a recent victory against the Kiwis.

New Zealand started with a bang and scored 42 runs in the power play without losing a wind. The veteran Suzie Bates and the Rising star Georgia Plimmer built a promising 60-run partnership over eight overs until the first rain delay met and hired its progress. In the opening -innings, Bates achieved 31 runs of 28 balls, including three four, before Athapaththu made the breakthrough and Bates LBW fell immediately after the resumption. Unfortunately, the campaign was interrupted again on the field when the rain returned, which led to a further delay.