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 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.
- •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.
"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.
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