WINDIES WOMEN 3 FROM 3: FIVE-WICKET VICTORY KEEPS PERFECT WORLD CUP RUN ALIVE

The West Indies remain perfect at the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup after holding on to beat Sri Lanka by 5 wickets and claim a third consecutive win in Bristol. Following a near-perfect bowling display led by captain Hayley Matthews, the Caribbean side survived a scare to chase a low total, earning a victory that puts them tied on six points with Group 2 leaders England. Scores Sri Lanka 98 all out: Nilakshika 30, Dilhari 21; Matthews 3-15 West Indies 99 for 5: Taylor 27*, Matthews 17; Dilhari 2-22 Windies win by 5 wickets