Chamari Athapaththu’s Century Propels Sri Lanka to Nine‑Wicket Victory Over Ireland

Women’s T20 World Cup, Group 2 – Bristol

Ireland 130/5 (20 overs): Lewis 59, Cover 28*; de Silva 1‑12

Sri Lanka 134/1 (15.3 overs): Athapaththu 106* (61 balls), Dulani 20; Prendergast 1‑22

Sri Lanka won by nine wickets

Chamari Athapaththu hit a superb unbeaten 106 as Sri Lanka cruised to a nine‑wicket win against Ireland, keeping their World Cup semi‑final hopes alive.

Ireland slumped to 18/3 in sunny Bristol before captain Gaby Lewis (59) and Leah Paul (20) forged a 66‑run partnership, guiding their side to 130/5.

Sri Lanka captain Athapaththu accelerated to her best World Cup score – the tournament’s highest to date – reaching 106 from 61 balls, sealing victory at 134/1 with 4.3 overs remaining.

The Lions move onto four points and must defeat Scotland on Friday, while hoping other results go their way, to secure a top‑two finish in Group 2 and a semi‑final berth.

Ireland have now lost all 21 of their World Cup matches; they finish their campaign against the West Indies on Saturday.

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