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West Indies claims five-wicket victory over Sri Lanka in T20 World Cup

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 21, 2026, 3:42 PM

Last updated Jun 21, 2026

West Indies claims five-wicket victory over Sri Lanka in T20 World Cup

Summary

The West Indies secured a five-wicket victory against Sri Lanka in the Women's T20 World Cup on June 21, 2026, in Bristol. Sri Lanka was bowled out for 98 runs, with West Indies captain Hayley Matthews taking 3-15 and leading her team to chase the target successfully, reaching 100 runs in the 17th over. During the innings, Sri Lanka struggled with early wickets, ending the powerplay at 23-4. Stafanie Taylor's 27 not out helped secure the win despite the West Indies facing their own challenges while batting. This match sets up a clash of unbeaten teams as the West Indies prepares to face England on June 24 at Lord's.

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By the Numbers

•West Indies bowls out Sri Lanka for 98 runs.
•Hayley Matthews leads with 3 wickets for 15 runs.
•Sri Lanka struggles with early dismissals, finishing 23-4 at the powerplay.
•Stafanie Taylor scores 27 not out to guide the chase.
•West Indies next faces England on June 24.

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3:42 PMYahoo Sports — West Indies get past Sri Lanka to set up unbeaten T20 World Cup clash with England

What they're saying

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The West Indies set up a showdown of unbeaten sides with England at the Women's Twenty20 World Cup after laboring past Sri Lanka by five wickets on Sunday. Sri Lanka was bowled out for 98 and the West Indies overhauled it in the 17th over on a spilled catch at midwicket. West Indies captain Hayley Matthews won the toss, chose to bowl first on a spinners' pitch, and removed the openers and Harshitha Samarawickrama in her first two overs.
— Yahoo Sports

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