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CRIK:Kiwis' World Cup defence in tatters after shock loss

World Cup New Zealand Sri Lanka

Defending champions New Zealand are on the brink of an early Women's Twenty20 World Cup exit after suffering a second defeat, to Sri Lanka. Only one team in tournament history has advanced to the semi-finals with two defeats — South Africa at home in 2023.

It was the Asian nation's first World Cup victory over New Zealand following 12 defeats. Replying to New Zealand's 6-150 they made 5-153.

Nilakshika Silva (54no off 37 balls) and Kaushini Nuthyangana (24no off 14) combined for an unbeaten 48 off 28 balls to reach the target with two balls remaining at the Rose Bowl.

New Zealand were again undone by dropped catches; six in the opening loss to the West Indies being followed by three more against Sri Lanka, two of them key.

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