Southampton, June 16 -- Sri Lanka created a major upset in Southampton on Tuesday, edging past defending champions New Zealand in a last-over thriller to register their maiden win over the White Ferns in the ICC Women's T20 World Cup.

Chasing 151, Sri Lanka reached the target in 19.4 overs, powered by a composed unbeaten half-century from Nilakshika Silva, who anchored a nervy middle-order recovery after a collapse threatened their chase. Silva received support from 23-year-old Kaushani Nuthyangana, who struck 24 in just 14 balls and hit the winning runs to ensure Sri Lanka ended up on the winning side.

New Zealand suffered their second consecutive defeat in the Women's T20 World Cup 2026, having earlier lost their opener to the West In...