Sri Lanka beat Ireland to stay in semi-final hunt
Sri Lanka's women's cricket team defeated Ireland by nine wickets in a T20 World Cup match, keeping their semi-final hopes alive. Captain Chamari Athapaththu led the victory with an unbeaten 106, the highest score of the tournament so far.
Why it matters
The result is significant for the tournament standings, as Sri Lanka remains in contention for a semi-final spot while Ireland concludes a difficult campaign.
Figure caption, Highlights: Athapaththu hits tournament top score as Sri Lanka beat Ireland by nine wickets
Standard sports reporting focusing on match statistics and tournament implications.
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