Sri Lanka pulled off a stunning upset in the Women’s World Cup, defeating defending champions New Zealand in a thrilling encounter. The South Asian side completed their chase of 153 runs with two balls remaining, securing one of the tournament’s most dramatic victories.
Kaushani Nuthyangana proved instrumental in the triumph, claiming four wickets to dismantle New Zealand’s batting order. Her bowling performance proved decisive in Sri Lanka’s pursuit, helping restrict the opposition and set up the successful run chase that followed.
The victory represents a significant scalp for Sri Lanka, who outmaneuvered the tournament favorites in a tense contest. The narrow margin of victory—requiring every last delivery—underscored the intensity of the encounter between the two teams.