Sri Lanka stun NZ by 5 wickets in Women's T20 World
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- Sri Lanka stunned defending champions New Zealand by five wickets at the Women's T20 World Cup in Southampton, delivering what the BBC called a "shock blow" to NZ's title defense.
- The defeat left New Zealand on the brink of elimination from the tournament as they attempt to retain the title they won previously.
Why it matters: Defending champions New Zealand now face a near must-win situation to keep their Women's T20 World Cup campaign alive after a group-stage upset by Sri Lanka in Southampton.
