West Indies secure five-wicket victory over Sri Lanka in T20 World Cup
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 21, 2026, 7:51 PM
Last updated Jun 21, 2026
West Indies defeated Sri Lanka by five wickets in the Women's T20 World Cup on June 21 in Bristol. Sri Lanka struggled early, losing three wickets for just nine runs and eventually being bowled out for 98. West Indies chased down the modest target with 23 balls remaining, maintaining their unbeaten status in the tournament. Sri Lanka's captain, Chamari Athapaththu, acknowledged the batting collapse as a critical issue ahead of must-win matches against Ireland and Scotland.
- •Sri Lanka collapsed to 9/3 and were all out for 98.
- •West Indies achieved the target with 23 balls to spare.
- •Athapaththu emphasized the need for improved batting.
- •Sri Lanka must win their next two matches to keep semi-final hopes alive.
- 7:51 PMYahoo Sports — Women's T20 World Cup: West Indies beat Sri Lanka by five wickets to stay unbeaten
"Sri Lanka captain Chamari Athapaththu blamed her team's batting collapse for the five-wicket defeat to West Indies in the Women's T20 World Cup. Bowled out for 98 after slipping to 9/3, Sri Lanka left themselves with too little to defend. Athapaththu praised the bowlers' effort but stressed that better batting is essential as must-win games against Ireland and Scotland loom.
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