New Delhi, June 17 -- Sri Lanka Women produced a composed and historic chase to defeat New Zealand Women by five wickets in the 7th match of Group B at the ICC Women's T20 World Cup 2026. Chasing 151 at The Rose Bowl in Southampton on, they reached 153/5 in 19.4 overs to record their first-ever win over the defending champions in the tournament.

New Zealand won the toss and chose to bat, but lost early momentum when Isabella Gaze fell for 4 in the first over. Melie Kerr and Georgia Plimmer steadied the innings with a 49-run stand. Kerr played fluently for 45 off 36 balls before Sri Lanka struck back in the middle overs.

Sophie Devine then provided the momentum with an aggressive 45 off 30 balls that included four fours and a six. Howeve...