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Sri Lanka stun defending champions New Zealand to boost semi-final hopes

June 16, 2026·1 min read
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  1. 01Sri Lanka defeated New Zealand in ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2026.
  2. 02Nilakshika Silva scored a match-winning innings.
  3. 03Sri Lanka's victory boosts their semi-final hopes.
  4. 04New Zealand faces challenges for semi-finals.
  5. 05The match was crucial for knockout stage qualification.
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Nilakshika Silva held her nerve with a match-winning innings as Sri Lanka completed a brilliant chase under pressure. The victory keeps Sri Lanka firmly in the race for the knockout stage, while New Zealand now face a difficult path to the semi-finals. (NewsWire) The post Sri Lanka stun defending champions New Zealand to boost semi-final hopes appeared first on Newswire.

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