Women's T20 WC: Sri Lanka Beats New Zealand By 5 Wickets

Sri Lanka registered a historic achievement in the Women's T20 World Cup by defeating New Zealand by 5 wickets for the first time in the tournament's history. Having lost all 7 previous World Cup meetings against the Kiwis, Sri Lanka finally broke the jinx with a performance. The victory also ended a run of 7 consecutive defeats dating back to 2023.