Sri Lanka chases down 153 to beat New Zealand in Women's World Cup
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 16, 2026, 5:17 PM
Last updated Jun 16, 2026
Sri Lanka achieved a dramatic victory over New Zealand at the Women's World Cup, successfully chasing down a target of 153 runs. Kaushani Nuthyangana played a crucial role, hitting a four that sealed the win with two balls remaining. This marks Sri Lanka's first victory against the reigning champions in World Cup history. The match showcased a competitive contest, with Sri Lanka managing to maintain their composure in a tense finish.
- •Sri Lanka chased down 153 runs against New Zealand.
- •Kaushani Nuthyangana's four clinched the victory.
- •Match was held in the Women's World Cup.
- •Sri Lanka's first win over New Zealand in World Cup history.
- •Victory came with two balls to spare.
- 5:49 PMYahoo Sports — Sri Lanka stuns New Zealand to dent Women's T20 World Cup defense
- 5:17 PMBBC Sport — Sri Lanka shock defending champions New Zealand
"Sri Lanka beat New Zealand for the first time in a World Cup after Nilakshika Silva and Kaushini Nuthyangana combined for an unbeaten 48 runs off 28 balls to reach the 151 target with two balls remaining at the Rose Bowl. New Zealand has lost its first two group matches. New Zealand was tainted again by dropped catches; six in the opening loss to the West Indies and three more against Sri Lanka, two of them key.
"Watch the moment Sri Lanka beat reigning champions New Zealand for the first time at a Women's World Cup, as Kaushani Nuthyangana's four seals a chase of 153 with two balls to spare.
Sources
External links- Yahoo SportsJun 16, 2026, 5:49 PMSri Lanka stuns New Zealand to dent Women's T20 World Cup defense
Sri Lanka beat New Zealand for the first time in a World Cup after Nilakshika Silva and Kaushini Nuthyangana combined for an unbeaten 48 runs off 28 balls to reach the 151 target with two balls remaining at the Rose Bowl. New Zealand has lost its first two group matches. New Zealand was tainted again by dropped catches; six in the opening loss to the West Indies and three more against Sri Lanka, two of them key.
- BBC SportJun 16, 2026, 5:17 PMSri Lanka shock defending champions New Zealand
Watch the moment Sri Lanka beat reigning champions New Zealand for the first time at a Women's World Cup, as Kaushani Nuthyangana's four seals a chase of 153 with two balls to spare.
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