Nilakshika Silva Guides Sri Lanka to Thrilling Five-Wicket Win Over New Zealand

Sri Lanka Beat New Zealand by 5 Wickets as Nilakshika Silva Stars in T20 World Cup 2026

Sri Lanka kept their ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2026 hopes alive with a thrilling five-wicket victory over defending champions New Zealand at The Rose Bowl.

Chasing 151, Nilakshika Silva anchored the innings with an unbeaten 54 and shared a crucial 48-run partnership with Kaushani Nuthyangana to seal victory with one ball remaining. Earlier, New Zealand posted 150/6, with Sophie Devine and Amelia Kerr scoring 45 each. Sri Lanka’s bowlers maintained pressure throughout, led by Kavisha Dilhari, who claimed 2/35.

The win gives Sri Lanka their first victory of the tournament while leaving New Zealand’s title defence hanging by a thread.

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