Athapaththu ton revives SL's semi-final hopes
Athapaththu's innings raised SL's NRR to less than negative one, with Scotland still to play, and other matches remaining in the group
23/06Result
20th Match, Group 2, ICC Women's T20 World Cup at Bristol, Jun 23 2026
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![Ireland Women]( "Ireland Women")
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![Sri Lanka Women]( "Sri Lanka Women")
134/1 (15.3/20 ov)
Player of the Match
23/06Result
20th Match, Group 2, ICC Women's T20 World Cup at Bristol, Jun 23 2026
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![Ireland Women]( "Ireland Women")
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![Sri Lanka Women]( "Sri Lanka Women")
134/1 (15.3/20 ov)
Player of the Match
Match Day
'I'm still alive' - Athapaththu channels her pain into thrilling display
A thunderous display from the captain kept Sri Lanka's slim hopes alive, but she was still looking at the bigger picture