WI-W vs SL-W: West Indies Beat Sri Lanka by 5 Wickets in T20 World Cup 2026 | Three wins in a Row | Match 17, June 21
West Indies-Women vs Sri Lanka-Women ended in a five-wicket win for West Indies at the ICC Women's T20 World Cup 2026. The match was played at the County Ground in Bristol on June 21. Sri Lanka women were bowled out at just 98 runs. West Indies lost its momentum in the early game but managed to get back on the field. This was the West Indies women's third win in a row.
West Indies women won the toss and chose to bowl first. Captain Hayley Matthews set up the win with her bowling. She took three quick wickets in the power play. The West Indies are now joint top of Group 2 with England. This puts them in a strong position for the semi-finals.
Group 2 Points Table: What This Result Means for West Indies Women
| Team | Played | Won | Lost | Points | NRR |
| England | 3 | 3 | 0 | 6 | +3.500 |
| West Indies | 3 | 3 | 0 | 6 | +1.200 |
| Scotland | 3 | 1 | 2 | 2 | +0.300 |
| New Zealand | 2 | 1 | 1 | 2 | –0.200 |
| Sri Lanka | 3 | 1 | 2 | 2 | –1.100 |
| Ireland | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | –1.500 |
This win has made the West Indies women more likely to reach the semi-finals from Group 2. They now have three wins from three games. The two teams that finish at the top of the group will go to the semi-finals. For Sri Lanka women, this was a big loss. They are still chasing their first-ever semi-final spot in a Women's T20 World Cup. Sri Lanka women will now need to win their remaining games.
Player of the Match: Hayley Matthews Stars with 3 Wickets for West Indies Women
Hayley Matthews was the Player of the Match. She took 3 wickets and gave away only 15 runs. Hayley broke the back of Sri Lanka's batting in the power play. She removed Vishmi Gunaratne, Sri Lanka captain Chamari Athapaththu, and Harshitha Samarawickrama with her powerful bowling style. She also scored 17 runs in 17 balls. It was a complete captain's performance that gave the West Indies women their third win in a row.
Top Wicket-Takers of the Match | West Indies Women vs Sri Lanka Women
- Hayley Matthews (West Indies): 3 wickets, 15 runs
- Kavisha Dilhari (Sri Lanka): 2 wickets, 22 runs
- Karishma Ramharack (West Indies): 2 wickets, 15 runs
West Indies' spinners were the real difference. Sri Lanka lost seven of their ten wickets to spin. This shows how well the West Indies bowlers used the slow pitch.
West Indies-W vs Sri Lanka-W Match Summary | June 21
Sri Lanka Women's Batting
- The Sri Lanka women’s team did not start well. They lost 4 wickets in the early overs.
- Nilakshi de Silva was the only batter who fought back. She made the top score of 30 runs for the team.
- Sri Lanka women were all out for just 98.
West Indies Women's chase
- West Indies started well and added 28 runs for the first wicket.
- After that, Sri Lanka women kept taking wickets at regular intervals. West Indies women lost five wickets when they were at 70.
- Sri Lanka women gave away 23 extra runs, which made things easy for the West Indies women.
The Moment that Changed the Game
- Matthews's three wickets in the powerplay were the key factor for the West Indies women’s win.
- Stafanie Taylor was not out on 27 runs. She scored the runs that won the match for the West Indies women.
- At last, the West Indies women won the game by five wickets. Almost four overs were still left to play.
Sri Lanka-W Scorecard vs West Indies-W | ICC Women's T20 World Cup 2026
Batting
| Batter | Runs | Balls | 4s | 6s | Strike Rate |
| Vishmi Gunaratne | 1 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 25 |
| Chamari Athapaththu (c) | 2 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 33.33 |
| Imesha Dulani | 17 | 19 | 3 | 0 | 89.47 |
| Harshitha Samarawickrama | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Nilakshi de Silva | 30 | 26 | 3 | 0 | 115.38 |
| Kavisha Dilhari | 21 | 20 | 3 | 0 | 105 |
| Kaushani Nuthyangana (wk) | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Sugandika Kumari | 2 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 33.33 |
| Kawya Kavindi | 17 | 28 | 1 | 0 | 60.71 |
| Nimasha Meepage | 1 | 22 | 0 | 0 | 50 |
| Mithali Ayodhya Bandara | 3 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 60 |
| Extras | 4 |
Total : 98
Bowling
| Bowler | Overs | Maidens | Runs | Wickets | Economy |
| Mithali Ayodhya | 3 | 0 | 7 | 0 | 2.33 |
| Nimasha Meepage | 3 | 0 | 18 | 1 | 6 |
| Sugandika Kumari | 2 | 0 | 18 | 0 | 9 |
| Kawya Kavindi | 1.1 | 0 | 12 | 0 | 10.29 |
| Kavisha Dilhari | 4 | 0 | 22 | 2 | 5.5 |
| Chamari Athapaththu | 3 | 0 | 13 | 1 | 4.33 |
West Indies-W Scorecard vs Sri Lanka-W | ICC Women's T20 World Cup 2026
Batting
| Batter | Runs | Balls | 4s | 6s | Strike Rate | How Out |
| Hayley Matthews (c) | 17 | 17 | 2 | 0 | 100 | run out (Nilakshi de Silva ) |
| Deandra Dottin | 12 | 16 | 2 | 0 | 75 | c S. Kumari b N. Meepage |
| Shemaine Campbelle (wk) | 4 | 11 | 0 | 0 | 33.33 | c K. Nuthyangana b C. Athapaththu |
| Stafanie Taylor | 27 | 25 | 1 | 1 | 108 | not out |
| Jahzara Claxton | 6 | 12 | 1 | 0 | 50 | c V. Gunaratne b K. Dilhari |
| Chinelle Henry | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | b K. Dilhari |
| Jannillea Glasgow | 10 | 15 | 1 | 0 | 66.67 | not out |
| Extras | 23 | — | — | — | — | (13wd, 1nb, 1lb, 8b) |
| Total | 99 | 16.1 ov | — | — | 6.12 RR | 5 wickets |
Bowling
| Bowler | Overs | Maidens | Runs | Wickets | Economy |
| Hayley Matthews | 3 | 0 | 15 | 3 | 5 |
| Chinelle Henry | 4 | 0 | 22 | 1 | 5.5 |
| Ashmini Munisar | 4 | 0 | 16 | 1 | 4 |
| Karishma Ramharack | 4 | 0 | 15 | 2 | 4.5 |
| Afy Fletcher | 3.4 | 0 | 24 | 1 | 5.45 |
| Aaliyah Alleyne | 1 | 0 | 6 | 0 | 6 |
Also Read- SA-W vs IND-W T20 World Cup Match Report - Match 18
Frequently Asked Questions
Who won the match between West Indies-W and Sri Lanka-W on June 21, 2026?
West Indies Women beat Sri Lanka Women by five wickets in the 17th match of the ICC Women's T20 World Cup 2026.
What was the final score of the Sri Lanka Women vs West Indies Women match?
Sri Lanka Women were bowled out for 98 in 19.4 overs. West Indies Women chased it down at 99 for 5 in 16.1 overs.
Who was named Player of the Match in West Indies-W vs Sri Lanka-W?
Hayley Matthews of West Indies Women was named Player of the Match for her amazing bowling figures of 3 wickets for 15 runs.
Who top-scored for West Indies Women against Sri Lanka Women?
Stafanie Taylor made the highest run score for West Indies Women with 27 runs.
Who was the best bowler for West Indies-W in the 17th match of the ICC Women's T20 World Cup?
Hayley Matthews was the best bowler for West Indies Women as she took 3 wickets with 15 runs in her three overs.
How many wins do West Indies Women have in the ICC Women's T20 World Cup 2026?
West Indies Women have won all three of their matches so far. They are at the joint top of Group 2 with England.
Where was the West Indies Women vs Sri Lanka Women match played?
The match was played at the County Ground, Bristol, England.
How many extras did Sri Lanka Women give away in the Sri Lanka-W vs West Indies-W match?
Sri Lanka Women gave away 23 extra runs during the match. These free runs made the target even easier for West Indies to reach.