LIVE: Athapaththu century leads Sri Lanka to dominant win

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It's a triple header day in the ICC Women's T20 World Cup  2026 that kicks off with New Zealand's clash with Scotland.

Sri Lanka take on Ireland in a must-win contest while Australia could become the first team to secure a semi-final spot with a win over Pakistan in the final match of the day.

Sri Lanka v Ireland

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Bouncing back in style

Sri Lanka have bounced back in style after losing to West Indies in the previous match. Captain Chamari Athapaththu led from the front with an unbeaten century as Sri lanka registered a nine-wicket win over Ireland.

Chasing a target of 131, the Lankans romp to the finish line at 134/1 in 15.3 runs, Fittingly, Athapaththu knocked off the winning runs for her team.

Her 106 not out is the highest individual score of this World Cup edition.

Athapaththu rolls back years

Chamari Athapaththu has stamped her authority on the tournament here, she brings up her century in 58 balls. This is her first century in Women's T20 World Cup and gets Sri Lanka on the brink of victory.

Cruise control

Sri Lanka are in a commanding position with 86/0 in 10 overs. Athapaththu is showing no signs of slowing down.

Half-century for Athapaththu

That's fifty for captain Athapaththu. The southpaw went down on a knee and lifted the ball over mid-wicket for a four to bring up her half-century in just 30 balls.

It's her first fifty of the 2026 campaign, and fourth overall in T20 World Cups.

Quick off the blocks

Sri Lanka have come flying out of the blocks. Chamari Athapaththu has struck nine boundaries to power her team to 55/0 at the end of powerplay.

The Lankas will be aware of getting the job done quickly and improving the net run rate.

Late cameo

Alice Tector's quickfire 28 at the end lifts Ireland to 130/5 in 20 overs.

It has been a decent recovery by the Irish, after slipping to 19/3, Capain Gaby Lewis led the counter with a battling half ton.

50 up for Lewis

Ireland captain Gaby Lewis has scored her second successive half-century. After almost taking the team past New Zealand in the previous match, she has helped the Irish fight on against Sri Lanka.

After 15 overs, Ireland are 91/4.

Lewis steadies Ireland

Gaby Lewis is holding one end down and has taken Ireland to 58/3 at the end of 10 overs.

Sri Lanka on top after powerplay 

Sri Lanka will be the happier team after the powerplay having picked up three wickets that includes the key wicket of Orla Prendergast.

Their bowlers have been on the money and have not allowed Ireland batters to express themselves. 

Ireland are 30/3 after 6 overs

TOSS UPDATE

Sri Lanka have won the toss in Bristol and will be bowling first against Ireland

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New Zealand v Scotland

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New Zealand stayed in the hunt for a semi-final spot at the Women's T20 World Cup with a six-wicket win over Scotland at the Bristol County Ground on Tuesday.

A blazing half-century from Izzy Sharp helped the defending champions overcome a tough start and chase down the target of 132 in 18.2 overs.

The result helped New Zealand climb to No 3 in Group B and stay in contention for the final four. After losing their first two matches of the campaign, the White Ferns have clinched back-to-back wins against Ireland and Scotland, and now have four points from as many matches.

For Scotland, who kickstarted the World Cup with a fine win against Ireland, the defeat means they are out of semi-final race.

Put into bat, Scotland got off to an explosive start, motoring to 41/0 in five overs. It was opener Darcey Carter who gave her team the initial burst and went on to score 72 off just 52 balls, with the help of eight fours and a six.

However, Carter did not find enough support at the other end. Apart from her, Sarah Bryce (25) and Priyanaz Chatterji (12) were the only batters to get into double figures.

While Lea Tahuhu had given New Zealand the breakthrough by dismissing Katherine Fraser, team stalwarts Melie Kerr and Sophie Devine once again rose to the occasion.

Kerr finished with 3/17 in her four overs while Devine chipped in with the crucial wickets of Sarah Bryce and Ailsa Lister.

Chasing a modest total, the White Ferns were in a spot of bother at 26/3 inside powerplay.

Captain Kathryn Bryce led the Scottish attack, and dismissed Melie Kerr in her very first over before returning to get rid of her opening partner Isabella Gaze.

Rachel Slater joined in the action, as she got through Devine's defences and knocked back the stump.

A 101-run stand between Izzy Sharp and Brooke Halliday for the fourth wicket snatched the game away from Scotland. Sharp struck eight fours and a six in a brisk innings of 62 but fell with the victory within sight. Halliday saw the team home with an unbeaten 41.