NZ W vs SL W: The match was played between New Zealand and Sri Lanka in the Women’s T20 World Cup 2026. In this match, Sri Lanka created a big upset by defeating New Zealand. For Sri Lanka, Nilakshika Silva batted brilliantly and spoiled the condition of New Zealand’s bowlers. He played an important role in the team’s victory by playing an unbeaten half-century. Sri Lanka won the match with 2 balls remaining.
New Zealand had scored 150 runs
New Zealand, who came to bat first, scored 150 runs at the loss of 8 wickets in 20 overs. Opener Isabella Gage scored 4 runs in 3 balls, while Georgia Plimmer also could not impress much. He scored 18 runs in 22 balls. After this, captain Mellie Kerr took charge and scored 45 runs in 36 balls, while Sophie Devine scored 45 runs in 30 balls.
In the end Maddy Green played an innings of 18 runs in 13 balls. Kavisha Dilhari took the most wickets for Sri Lanka. He made 2 batsmen his victims by spending 35 runs in 4 overs.
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Sri Lanka won
Chasing the target of 151 runs, Sri Lanka women’s team achieved the target in 19.4 overs at the loss of 5 wickets. However, Sri Lanka also did not get a good start in this match. Opener Vishmi Gunaratne scored 17 runs in 19 balls and captain Chamari Athapaththu scored 27 runs in 19 balls. Harshita Samarawickrama, who came to bat at number 3, scored 5 runs in 9 balls and Hasini Perera scored 2 runs in 4 balls.
In the end Neelakshika Silva batted brilliantly and scored an inning of 54 runs in 37 balls. Apart from 5 fours, he hit 1 six. At the same time, Kaushini Nutyangana scored unbeaten 24 runs in 14 balls and helped Sri Lanka win by 5 wickets. Nancy Patel took maximum 2 wickets for New Zealand.
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