West Indies Women beat Sri Lanka Women by 5 wickets with 23 balls remaining in Match 17 of the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup, with Hayley Matthews shaping the result as Player of the Match after taking 3 wickets in Sri Lanka’s 98 all out. The chase was completed at 99/5 in 16.1 overs to keep West Indies moving strongly in the group stage.

This was West Indies Women’s third win of the tournament after earlier victories in Match 4 and Match 12, and it added another important result to a competition that has already seen Australia Women, England Women and India Women make fast starts. Sri Lanka Women, who had won Match 7, could not build on that result here.

Sri Lanka Women never quite settled after being sent in, slipping to 98 all out in 19.4 overs. Nilakshika Silva top-scored with 30, while Kavisha Dilhari made 21 and Imesha Dulani added 17, but no substantial partnership carried the innings deep enough to put West Indies under sustained pressure.

Hayley Matthews made the early impact with 3 wickets, while Karishma Ramharack backed her up with 2. Chinelle Henry also chipped in with a wicket as West Indies kept the scoring under control and closed out the innings before the 20-over mark. With only 99 needed, the equation remained firmly in West Indies’ favour, though Sri Lanka’s bowlers did create a few moments during the chase.

West Indies reached 99/5 in 16.1 overs, paced by Stafanie Taylor’s 27. Hayley Matthews contributed 17 and Deandra Dottin added 12 as the chase moved in measured fashion rather than with complete ease. Kavisha Dilhari returned 2 wickets for Sri Lanka, while Chamari Athapaththu and Nimasha Meepage claimed one apiece, but the target left little margin for a late turnaround.

The decisive stretch came from West Indies’ control with the ball. Restricting Sri Lanka to under 100 meant every small partnership in the chase carried value, and Taylor’s 27 gave the innings enough stability for West Indies to stay ahead of the asking rate even as wickets fell.

In tournament terms, this result extends West Indies Women’s progress in the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup rather than deciding anything outright at this stage, with plenty still to come in the league phase. Later on Sunday, India Women face South Africa Women in the next match of the tournament, before New Zealand Women vs Scotland Women, Ireland Women vs Sri Lanka Women, and Australia Women vs Pakistan Women headline Tuesday’s fixtures. West Indies Women are next scheduled to meet England Women on Wednesday, June 24.

Key performers

  • Hayley Matthews: Player of the Match, 3 wickets and 17 runs
  • Stafanie Taylor: 27 in West Indies Women’s successful chase
  • Nilakshika Silva: 30, Sri Lanka Women’s top score
  • Karishma Ramharack: 2 wickets for West Indies Women
  • Kavisha Dilhari: 21 runs and 2 wickets

NerdSports Stat: West Indies Women have now collected three wins in their first four matches of this tournament, and in two of those victories they chased the target with more than three overs to spare.

Frequently Asked Questions

Who won the match between Sri Lanka Women and West Indies Women?

West Indies Women won the match by 5 wickets with 23 balls remaining.

Who was the Player of the Match?

Hayley Matthews was named Player of the Match for taking 3 wickets and scoring 17 runs.

What is the series standing after this match?

This was Match 17 of 33 in the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup. West Indies Women recorded their third win of the tournament, while the competition continues with league-stage matches still to be played.

Who was the top scorer in this match?

Nilakshika Silva top-scored with 30 off the innings for Sri Lanka Women.

When is the next match in the series?

The next match in the series is India Women vs South Africa Women on Sunday, June 21, 2026.