Sri Lanka Women Defeat Ireland Women by 9 Wickets in ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2026

Sri Lanka Women produced one of the most impressive batting performances of the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2026, defeating Ireland Women by nine wickets at County Ground, Bristol on 23 June 2026.

Ireland Women batted first and posted a competitive 130/5 in 20 overs. Captain Gaby Lewis led the innings with a well-compiled 59 runs from 50 balls, striking eight boundaries. She received support from Alice Tector, who remained unbeaten on 28, while Leah Paul added 20 runs.

Sri Lanka’s bowlers maintained discipline throughout the innings. Mithali Ayodhya, Sugandika Kumari, Chamari Athapaththu, and Nilakshika Silva picked up wickets at key moments to prevent Ireland from posting a bigger total.

Chasing 131 for victory, Sri Lanka Women dominated from the start. Captain Chamari Athapaththu delivered a sensational unbeaten innings of 106 runs from just 61 balls, smashing 17 fours and 2 sixes in a commanding display of power and timing.

She shared a crucial partnership with Imesha Dulani, who contributed 20 runs, before guiding her team to victory alongside Nilakshika Silva.

Sri Lanka Women reached 134/1 in just 15.3 overs, sealing a comprehensive nine-wicket victory with 27 balls to spare.

The result significantly boosts Sri Lanka Women’s position in Group B and showcases their growing confidence heading into the latter stages of the tournament.

Ireland Women

130/5 (20 Overs)

Sri Lanka Women

134/1 (15.3 Overs)

Result

Sri Lanka Women won by 9 wickets

Player of the Match

Chamari Athapaththu

• 106* runs from 61 balls
• 17 fours
• 2 sixes
• Match-winning century

Match Details

Series: ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2026
Match: Group B, Match 20
Venue: County Ground, Bristol
Date & Time: 23 June 2026, 2:30 PM LOCAL

Key Highlights

Chamari Athapaththu scored an unbeaten 106 off 61 balls.
Sri Lanka chased down the target in only 15.3 overs.
Gaby Lewis top-scored for Ireland with 59 runs.
Sri Lanka lost just one wicket in the chase.
A dominant nine-wicket victory for Sri Lanka Women.
Important Group B points secured in Bristol.