Sri Lanka Stuns NZ in T20 World Cup Shocker

Sri Lanka achieves historic first World Cup win against champions New Zealand in a dramatic T20 clash. England also secures victory.

Sri Lanka achieved a landmark victory over New Zealand in the Women's T20 World Cup, marking their first-ever World Cup win against the defending champions. The nail-biting match concluded in the final over, with Sri Lanka successfully chasing a target of 151 with two balls to spare.

New Zealand's campaign suffered a significant blow with this second consecutive group stage loss. The team's fielding was again a point of concern, having dropped multiple catches that proved costly. Captain Melie Kerr acknowledged the impact of dropped chances, stating that better fielding could have secured victories in both their matches.

In another fixture, England maintained their dominant form by defeating Ireland by four wickets. Despite a spirited effort from Ireland, England's experienced players steered them towards their second win of the tournament, keeping their unbeaten streak alive.

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