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Sri Lanka edges Scotland in Women's T20 World Cup match

Sky Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 26, 2026, 10:06 PM

Last updated Jun 26, 2026

Sri Lanka edges Scotland in Women's T20 World Cup match

Summary

Sri Lanka secured a thrilling three-wicket victory over Scotland at Old Trafford, chasing down a target of 152 runs on the penultimate ball. The match saw Scotland setting a competitive total of 151-6, led by Sarah Bryce's 47 runs. Sri Lanka's captain, Chamari Athapaththu, contributed with a quick 33 runs, as the team finished at 154-7. Despite the win, Sri Lanka's chances for advancing to the semi-finals rely on results from other matches, including West Indies' game against Ireland and New Zealand's match against England scheduled for tomorrow.

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By the Numbers

•Sri Lanka chased down Scotland's 152 target with one ball remaining.
•Chamari Athapaththu scored 33 runs from 16 balls.
•Scotland posted 151-6, with Sarah Bryce scoring 47 runs.
•Sri Lanka stands in third place of their group after this victory.
•Advancement to the semi-finals depends on results of other matches.

What they're saying

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Sri Lanka kept alive their slim hopes of making the Women's T20 World Cup semi-finals for the first time after a dramatic last-over win over Scotland at Old Trafford.
— Sky Sports

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