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Sri Lanka beat Ireland to stay in semi-final hunt

BBC Sport · Jun 23, 2026, 4:42 PM

Key takeaways

  • Chamari Athapaththu plays a shot during her excellent innings in Bristol
  • Ireland 130-5 (20 overs): Lewis 59, Tector 28*; de Silva 1-12
  • Sri Lanka 134-1 (15.3 overs): Athapaththu 106*, Dulani 20; Prendergast 1-22

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

Chamari Athapaththu plays a shot during her excellent innings in Bristol

Ireland 130-5 (20 overs): Lewis 59, Tector 28*; de Silva 1-12

Sri Lanka 134-1 (15.3 overs): Athapaththu 106*, Dulani 20; Prendergast 1-22

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