Sri Lanka stun defending champions New Zealand to boost semi-final hopes

June 16, 2026 at 10:39 PM


Sri Lanka beat defending champions New Zealand in a crucial ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2026 clash to boost their semi-final hopes.

Nilakshika Silva held her nerve with a match-winning innings as Sri Lanka completed a brilliant chase under pressure.

The victory keeps Sri Lanka firmly in the race for the knockout stage, while New Zealand now face a difficult path to the semi-finals. (NewsWire)