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Women’s T20 WC: Desperate Sri Lanka Face Winless Ireland In Must-win Clash (Preview)
Desperate Sri Lanka: A desperate Sri Lanka will look to keep their mathematical semifinal hopes alive when they square off against a winless Ireland in a crucial Group B fixture of the 2026 ICC Women’s T20 World Cup at the Bristol County Ground on Tuesday.
For Sri Lanka, the tournament has been a roller-coaster ride. After being thoroughly outplayed by England in the tournament opener, the Chamari Athapaththu-led side bounced back spectacularly to upstage defending champions New Zealand in a tense chase.
But a comprehensive five-wicket defeat to the West Indies has left their knockout aspirations hanging by a slim thread. Currently sitting on two points from three matches with a dismal net run rate of -1.913, Sri Lanka not only needs to secure massive victories in their remaining fixtures against Ireland and Scotland but also rely on favorable external combinations to progress into the knockouts.
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Women’s T20 WC: Athapaththu Shoulders Blame After SL’s Setback, Says ‘I'm A Failure As Captain’
T20 World Cup: Sri Lanka captain Chamari Athapaththu took full responsibility for her side's five-wicket defeat to the West Indies in the ICC Women's T20 World Cup, admitting the loss had left her devastated as it pushed Sri Lanka to the brink of elimination from the tournament.
‘Everyone Has Shown Real Character’: Skipper Tilak Varma Hails India A's Resilience After Tri-series Triumph
Rangiri Dambulla International Stadium: India A captain Tilak Varma credited his team's resilience and collective character after they defeated Sri Lanka A by 66 runs to lift the tri-series title at the Rangiri Dambulla International Stadium on Sunday.
‘People Don't Know I’ve Played 50 Overs A Lot’: Sooryavanshi’s Cheeky Dig After Match-winning 94 For India A
Vaibhav Sooryavanshi: India’s teen prodigy Vaibhav Sooryavanshi said his match-winning innings in the tri-series final against Sri Lanka A on Sunday was the product of sticking to his plans rather than responding to outside expectations, as the 15-year-old also used the occasion to remind critics that his game extends well beyond the T20 format.
Women’s T20 WC: Athapaththu Rues SL’s Batting Struggles After Defeat To WI
T20 World Cup: Sri Lanka captain Chamari Athapaththu admitted her side's batting unit failed to adapt to the conditions after suffering a five-wicket defeat to the West Indies in their ICC Women's T20 World Cup clash at the County Ground in Bristol on Sunday.
Women’s T20 WC: ‘Wanted To Get Off To A Great Start,’ Says Matthews On Game-turning Spell After WI’s Win
T20 World Cup: West Indies captain Hayley Matthews credited her side's aggressive start with the ball after guiding the Caribbean outfit to a five-wicket victory over Sri Lanka in the ICC Women's T20 World Cup at the County Ground in Bristol on Sunday.
Tri-Series Final: Vaibhav's Record-breaking Blitz Powers India A To 66-run Win Over Sri Lanka A
Rangiri Dambulla International Stadium: India A clinched the Tri-Series title in emphatic fashion after defeating Sri Lanka A by 66 runs in the final at the Rangiri Dambulla International Stadium on Sunday, with teenage sensation Vaibhav Sooryavanshi's breathtaking 94 off 29 balls laying the foundation for a memorable triumph.
Women’s T20 WC: Matthews Stars As West Indies Outclass Sri Lanka To Extend Unbeaten Run
T20 World Cup: West Indies continued their unbeaten run in the ICC Women's T20 World Cup with a five-wicket victory over Sri Lanka at the County Ground in Bristol on Sunday, riding on captain Hayley Matthews' incisive new-ball spell before overcoming a few stumbles in the chase to reach the 99-run target in 16.1 overs. The result lifted West Indies to three wins from as many matches, while Sri Lanka were left to rue another batting collapse and a series of costly lapses in the field.
Women’s T20 WC: Matthews, Ramharack Star As West Indies Skittle Sri Lanka For 98
T20 World Cup Group: The West Indies produced a ruthless bowling display to dismiss Sri Lanka for just 98 in 19.4 overs after opting to field first in their ICC Women's T20 World Cup Group B clash at the County Ground in Bristol on Sunday. Captain Hayley Matthews set the tone with a devastating opening spell that ripped through Sri Lanka's top order, leaving the Asian side struggling to recover from an early collapse.
Women’s T20 WC: West Indies Opt To Bowl First With SF At Stake
T20 World Cup: West Indies won the toss and elected to bowl against Sri Lanka in the 17th match of the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup here at County Ground in a fixture that will probably decide the fate of Group B with a spot in the semi-final at stake.
Sooryavanshi Smashes Fastest Ever List A Fifty Off 11 Balls
Rangiri Dambulla International Stadium: Teenage batting sensation Vaibhav Sooryavanshi smashed fastest fifty ever in List A cricket during India A match against Sri Lanka A in the Tri-Series final here at Rangiri Dambulla International Stadium on Sunday.
Women’s T20 WC: When And Where To Watch WI Vs SL; Know All Details
T20 World Cup: Every group-stage match grows in significance as the ICC Women's T20 World Cup progresses, and Sunday's meeting between West Indies and Sri Lanka here at County Ground could shape the complexion of Group 2. Having each recovered from contrasting starts to their campaigns, both teams know another victory would place them firmly in contention for a semi-final berth.
Women’s T20 WC: West Indies Seek To Tighten Semi-final Grip As Sri Lanka Chase Historic Breakthrough (Preview)
T20 World Cup: The race for the ICC Women's T20 World Cup semi-finals gathers pace as West Indies and Sri Lanka square off at the County Ground in Bristol on Sunday, a venue staging its first Women's World Cup fixture in nearly a decade. With both teams already registering victories during the group stage, another two points could prove invaluable in shaping the battle for the last four.
Kohli To Undergo Fitness Test Ahead Of England ODIs Selection, Hardik Begins Light Training
Royal Challengers Bengaluru: Virat Kohli is set to undergo a fitness assessment at the BCCI’s Centre of Excellence ahead of the Ajit Agarkar-led selection committee convening to select India’s squad for the upcoming ODI series in England, to be played from July 14-19 in Birmingham, Cardiff and Lord’s.
Jay Shah, Devjit Saikia Meet Sri Lanka Cricket Officials To Discuss Governance Issues
ICC Chairman Jay Shah: The Chairman of the International Cricket Council (ICC), Jay Shah, and the Secretary of the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI), Devajit Saikia, met with the leadership of Sri Lanka Cricket during a brief visit to Colombo on Friday, at which the two parties discussed issues related to governance transition and constitutional and administrative reforms.
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