The Sri Lankan women’s cricket squad is currently excelling in their cricket journey, encountering an outstanding period of triumph during the last 12-18 months, attaining numerous memorable achievements, clinching commendable victories in diverse formats, and securing diverse T20 championships. Guided by Chamari Athapaththu, the Lankan Lionesses have showcased persistence, expertise, and resolve, making noteworthy progress on the global platform.
Compendium of Achievements of the Sri Lankan Female Cricket squad during recent months
1. T20I Series Triumphs:
Sri Lanka has clinched five T20I series, with three of these triumphs occurring after 2023 in the last five bilateral series:
• 2-1 against Bangladesh in Sri Lanka (2023), emerging victorious after trailing 0-1.
• 2-1 against England in England (2023), prevailing after being 0-1 down.
• 2-1 against South Africa in South Africa (2024), securing victory after a 0-1 start.
2. Landmark Series Conquests:
• First-ever bilateral T20I series triumph in England (2023).
• First-ever bilateral T20I series victor in South Africa (2024).
3. ICC T20 World Cup Qualifiers:
Sri Lanka conquered their maiden ICC T20 World Cup Qualifiers with successive wins, earning a spot in the Women’s T20 World Cup 2024.
4. Record High Run Chases in T20Is:
Highest run chases for Sri Lanka Women in T20Is achieved in 2024:
• 167/2 in 18.4 overs against India (Asia Cup Final)
• 156/6 in 19.1 overs against South Africa
5. Unprecedented Run Chase in ODIs:
• 305/4 in 44.3 overs against South Africa (2024), setting the highest successful run chase in the ODI format, with Chamari Athapaththu marking her highest individual ODI score along with the top individual score while chasing.
6. Success Rate:
Sri Lanka has achieved the highest success rate, triumphing in 23 out of 33 matches since 2023.
7. Winning Streaks:
• A winning string of 9 matches in Women T20Is in 2024.
• Eight straight wins in Women’s T20Is when chasing.
8. Asia Cup Victory:
Sri Lanka clinched the ninth edition of the Women’s Asia Cup, seizing their premier title in 2024, maintaining an unbeaten record throughout the event.
These feats underscore the swift advancement and escalating hegemony of the Sri Lanka women’s cricket team, laying the groundwork for additional exceptional achievements in the days ahead.
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