Sri Lanka Women won by 3 wickets with one ball remaining against Scotland Women in Match 25 of the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup, with Player of the Match Nilakshika Silva at the centre of a nervy chase. Chasing 152, Sri Lanka reached 154/7 in 19.5 overs after Scotland posted 151/6.

The result kept Sri Lanka Women moving forward in a tightly packed tournament, adding another win to earlier successes that had already included victories in Match 7 and Match 20. For Scotland Women, who had opened their campaign with a win in Match 2, this was a narrow defeat in one of the closest finishes of the competition so far. With the group stage still ongoing in this 33-match tournament, the race for the remaining places stays alive.

Scotland Women put together a competitive 151/6 from their 20 overs, built around Sarah Bryce’s 47, with useful contributions from Darcey Carter’s 34 and Ailsa Lister’s 26. Sri Lanka’s bowlers kept the innings from getting away in the final phase, with Mithali Ayodhya returning 2 wickets, while Kavisha Dilhari and Sugandika Kumari added one each.

That total ensured Sri Lanka had to work throughout the chase rather than pull clear early. Chamari Athapaththu led the response with 33, Harshitha Samarawickrama made 27, and Hasini Perera contributed 23 as the innings kept moving despite regular setbacks. Scotland’s attack made a genuine contest of it: Katherine Fraser claimed 2/25 from 4 overs, Kathryn Bryce finished with 2/28 from 4, and Rachel Slater took 2/31 in 3.3 overs. Abtaha Maqsood Gordon also chipped in with 1/24 from 4 overs, helping push the match deep into the final over.

The turning point was not one dominant stand but Sri Lanka’s ability to keep finding boundary options and singles around the dismissals. Scotland had chances to close the chase down once wickets fell in clusters, but Sri Lanka held their nerve and got over the line with a ball to spare. In a match decided by small margins, every middle-order contribution mattered.

From a tournament perspective, Match 25 extended the story of an increasingly competitive ICC Women’s T20 World Cup rather than deciding anything outright. There is still plenty to come, beginning with Netherlands Women vs Pakistan Women, Ireland Women vs West Indies Women, and England Women vs New Zealand Women on Saturday, followed by Bangladesh Women vs South Africa Women and Australia Women vs India Women on Sunday before the knockout stage.

Key performers

  • Sarah Bryce: 47 for Scotland Women
  • Darcey Carter: 34 for Scotland Women
  • Ailsa Lister: 26 for Scotland Women
  • Chamari Athapaththu: 33 for Sri Lanka Women
  • Harshitha Samarawickrama: 27 for Sri Lanka Women
  • Hasini Perera: 23 for Sri Lanka Women
  • Katherine Fraser: 2/25 in 4 overs
  • Kathryn Bryce: 2/28 in 4 overs
  • Rachel Slater: 2/31 in 3.3 overs
  • Mithali Ayodhya: 2 wickets for Sri Lanka Women

NerdSports Stat: Sri Lanka Women reached 154 despite losing 7 wickets, meaning nearly half of their required chase came from batters other than their top three scorers of Chamari Athapaththu, Harshitha Samarawickrama and Hasini Perera.

Frequently Asked Questions

Who won the match between Scotland Women and Sri Lanka Women?

Sri Lanka Women won the match by 3 wickets with 1 ball remaining.

Who was the Player of the Match?

Nilakshika Silva was named Player of the Match for her contribution in Sri Lanka Women’s successful chase.

What is the series standing after this match?

This was Match 25 of 33 in the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup, and the result extends the tournament race rather than deciding it, with several group matches still to come.

Who was the top scorer in this match?

Sarah Bryce top-scored with 47 off 0 balls.

When is the next match in the series?

The next match in the tournament is Netherlands Women vs Pakistan Women on Saturday, June 27, 2026.