West Indies maintain unbeaten streak with win over Sri Lanka in T20 World Cup
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 21, 2026, 12:52 PM
Last updated Jun 21, 2026
West Indies secured a five-wicket victory against Sri Lanka in the Women's T20 World Cup on June 21 in Bristol. Chasing a low total of 99, the Windies faced early trouble, slipping to 70-5 before Stafanie Taylor's 27 not out guided them home with 3.5 overs to spare. Hayley Matthews starred with the ball, taking 3-15 as Sri Lanka were bowled out for 98 in 19.4 overs. This result keeps West Indies unbeaten in Group 2, alongside England, while eliminating Ireland from contention. The Windies' next match is against England, scheduled for June 21.
- •West Indies scored 99-5 to defeat Sri Lanka, who scored 98.
- •Stafanie Taylor finished unbeaten on 27 runs.
- •Hayley Matthews took 3 wickets for 15 runs.
- •West Indies remain unbeaten in Group 2.
- •Ireland is eliminated from the tournament.
- 12:52 PMYahoo Sports — Windies edge past Sri Lanka to remain unbeaten
- 12:52 PMBBC Sport — West Indies edge past Sri Lanka to remain unbeaten
"Stafanie Taylor guides West Indies to a five-wicket win over Sri Lanka, while the result also sees Ireland eliminated from the tournament.
"Stafanie Taylor guides West Indies to a five-wicket win over Sri Lanka, while the result also sees Ireland eliminated from the tournament.
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External links- Yahoo SportsJun 21, 2026, 12:52 PMWindies edge past Sri Lanka to remain unbeaten
Stafanie Taylor guides West Indies to a five-wicket win over Sri Lanka, while the result also sees Ireland eliminated from the tournament.
- BBC SportJun 21, 2026, 12:52 PMWest Indies edge past Sri Lanka to remain unbeaten
Stafanie Taylor guides West Indies to a five-wicket win over Sri Lanka, while the result also sees Ireland eliminated from the tournament.
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