White Ferns defeat Sri Lanka, T20 series tied 1-1

The White Ferns defeated Sri Lanka by seven wickets in Christchurch, leveling the T20 series at 1-1. Captain Suzie Bates scored 47 runs, leading her team after choosing to bowl first. Sri Lanka struggled, finishing with 113 runs. Bree Illing took two wickets, while Flora Devonshire made her T20 debut, claiming her first international wicket. Brooke Halliday contributed an unbeaten 46 runs, helping secure the win. The final match of the series will take place in Dunedin on Tuesday.