Sri Lanka, March 15 -- Debutant right-arm fast bowler Malki Madara delivered an impressive spell, taking 3 for 14, while skipper Chamari Athapaththu smashed an unbeaten 64 off 48 balls as Sri Lanka Women secured a 7-wicket victory over New Zealand Women in their first T20I in Christchurch yesterday.

This was Sri Lanka's first-ever T20I win in New Zealand and their second victory overall against the White Ferns in this format.

New Zealand opted to bat first but struggled to build momentum as Sri Lanka's bowlers kept them in check, bowling them out for 101 in 18.5 overs. The visitors then chased down the target in just 14.1 overs, with Athapaththu leading from the front, smashing 9 fours and 2 sixes in her match-winning knock.

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