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Sri Lanka stun NZ to put title defence on the brink

BBC Sport · Jun 16, 2026, 6:23 PM · Also reported by 1 other source

Why this matters: a sports story that could shift standings, legacies, or fan conversations.

Watch highlights as Sri Lanka deliver a shock blow to New Zealand's hopes of defending their Women's T20 World Cup title after a shock five-wicket defeat in Southampton.

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Sri Lanka stun NZ to put title defence on the brink

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