Rain Spoils Sri Lanka vs New Zealand Women’s World Cup Thriller
Sri Lanka’s Highest Score in WWC; NZ’s Semi-Final Hopes Dim
In a high-scoring Women’s Cricket World Cup match that ended in disappointment, Sri Lanka and New Zealand had to settle for a point each as the game was abandoned due to rain in Colombo.
Sri Lanka’s Incredible Batting
Opting to bat first, Sri Lanka racked up 258-6, thanks to an entertaining unbeaten knock of 55 off just 28 balls by Nilakshi de Silva. The 36-year-old’s innings included the fastest fifty of the tournament thus far, off just 26 balls. She joined forces with captain Chamari Athapaththu, who scored a classy 53 off 72 balls, and Vishmi Gurunaratne, who contributed 42 off 83, to help Sri Lanka to a competitive total.
NZ’s mountain to climb
New Zealand, needing their highest ever second-innings total at a World Cup for victory, were left frustrated as rain intervened, ending the match at 16:45 BST. This result leaves Sophie Devine’s side needing to dig deep in their remaining matches to reach the semi-finals.
While Sri Lanka will be frustrated to be denied a chance to claim a first victory of the tournament, the result leaves New Zealand facing a real battle to reach the semi-finals.
NZ’s semi-final hopes in the balance
- NZ need to win their remaining matches against Pakistan, India, and England.
- They are currently a point off the top four.
- NZ’s next match is against Pakistan on Saturday.
Did you know?
Nilakshi de Silva’s innings was the highest second-innings total for Sri Lanka in a World Cup match.
Pro Tip
Keep an eye on the weather during the remainder of the tournament to avoid more rain interruptions.
FAQ
Q: What does this result mean for New Zealand’s semi-final hopes?
A: NZ now have a difficult task ahead, needing to win their remaining matches to have a chance of reaching the semi-finals.
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