Sri Lanka clinched a dramatic win over Scotland at Old Trafford, keeping alive their slim chance of reaching the Women's T20 World Cup semi‑finals for the first time. Chasing 152, they scraped the needed runs on the penultimate ball, finishing three wickets down in front of a lively crowd. The finish saw Scotland’s Rachel Slater collapse with a suspected knee injury.

The win marked Sri Lanka’s third tournament victory, moving them to third in Group 2. However, their net run rate improved only marginally, meaning they still depend on a heavy West Indies loss to Ireland and a New Zealand defeat by England to advance. Scotland, in only their second World Cup, were aiming for a fourth‑place finish and direct qualification to the 2028 tournament in Pakistan, bonus.

With the group stage winding down, Sri Lanka must hope the required results fall their way; otherwise their World Cup campaign ends at the group level. The narrow victory underscores their resilience but also highlights how tightly the knockout spots are contested and keep hopes alive.