Sri Lanka Women defeated New Zealand Women by five wickets in the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup on June 16, 2026, chasing down a target of 151 at Southampton.
The Sri Lankan top order set a composed foundation before the middle and lower order accelerated in the final overs to cross the target with deliveries to spare. The chase was completed without requiring the team to bat to the final ball.
New Zealand had posted 150 after winning the toss, building their total through a steady accumulation rather than a single dominant partnership. Sri Lanka’s bowlers had kept boundaries manageable in the middle overs.
The result gave Sri Lanka two points and improved their net run rate in the group standings. New Zealand, one of the pre-tournament favorites, faced increased pressure on their qualification position following the defeat.
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