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Sri Lanka shock defending champions New Zealand

BBC Sport · Jun 16, 2026, 5:17 PM · Also reported by 1 other source

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

Watch the moment Sri Lanka beat reigning champions New Zealand for the first time at a Women's World Cup, as Kaushani Nuthyangana's four seals a chase of 153 with two balls to spare.

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