Nilakshi de Silva scores unbeaten 54 as Sri Lanka faces New Zealand
BBC Sport • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 16, 2026, 5:45 PM
Last updated Jun 16, 2026
Nilakshi de Silva played a crucial role for Sri Lanka with an unbeaten 54 runs during their match against New Zealand in the ICC Women's T20 World Cup at Southampton. The game concluded with Sri Lanka securing victory with just two balls remaining. This performance is part of Sri Lanka's campaign in the tournament, and it highlights de Silva's importance to the team's batting lineup as they contend in one of cricket’s major international competitions.
- •Nilakshi de Silva scored 54 not out.
- •Sri Lanka defeated New Zealand with two balls remaining.
- •The match took place at Southampton in the ICC Women's T20 World Cup.
- •This win contributes to Sri Lanka's performance in the tournament.
- 5:45 PMBBC Sport — Nilakshi de Silva stars in commanding display against New Zealand
"Watch the best moments from Nilakshi de Silva's unbeaten 54 as Sri Lanka beat New Zealand with two balls to spare in the ICC Women's T20 World Cup at Southampton.
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