Chamari Athapaththu — Sri Lanka Women's Captain and Record-Breaker Explained
Chamari Athapaththu is Sri Lanka Women's captain and their greatest-ever cricketer, holding multiple records and being ranked among the world's best women's T20 batters.
Sri Lanka Women's Greatest Cricketer
Chamari Athapaththu (born 1990) is Sri Lanka Women's captain and their most accomplished cricketer. An aggressive right-handed opening batter and useful right-arm medium pacer, she has represented Sri Lanka since 2008 and accumulated records across T20I and ODI cricket. She has been ranked in the top three of ICC Women's T20I batting rankings on multiple occasions.
Record Performances
Athapaththu holds the record for the highest individual score in Women's T20Is — 113* for Sri Lanka against South Africa in 2018. She was the first woman from Sri Lanka to score a T20I century. In ODI cricket, she has scored multiple centuries and is Sri Lanka Women's all-time leading run-scorer. Her leadership has brought Sri Lanka to World Cup semi-finals in T20 cricket.
WPL and Franchise Cricket
Athapaththu has played in the WPL, the Women's Big Bash, and other franchise competitions, building her profile as one of women's cricket's global stars. Her experience has benefited younger Sri Lanka players who look to her as a mentor and leader.
Frequently asked questions
Who is Chamari Athapaththu?
Chamari Athapaththu is Sri Lanka Women's captain and their greatest-ever cricketer. She holds the record for the highest individual score in Women's T20Is (113*) and is Sri Lanka Women's all-time leading run-scorer.