West Indies chased down Sri Lanka’s modest total of 98 with five wickets in hand, clinching a five‑wicket win in Group 2 of the Women’s T20 World Cup. After slipping to 70‑5, veteran captain Stafanie Taylor steadied the innings, finishing 27 not out off 25 balls to guide the side to 99‑5 in 16.1 overs. The win also secures their top‑two finish in the group.

Hayley Matthews earned player‑of‑the‑match honours, ripping through Sri Lanka’s top order with figures of 3‑15 in the first three overs. Her early burst reduced the opposition to 9‑3, dismissing captain Chamari Athapaththu for two. Sri Lanka’s lower order rallied, with Nilakshi de Silva adding 30 and Kavisha Dilhari 21, but the total stalled at 98. Sri Lanka’s bowling lacked penetration, conceding 15 runs in three overs.

The victory leaves West Indies unbeaten alongside England, while winless Ireland exits the tournament. With the win, the Windies move within a game of the semi‑final slot; a clash with England on Wednesday will decide the Group 2 finalist. Sri Lanka, now one of three teams with a single win, must regroup quickly if they hope to stay in contention.