Sri Lanka, led by Chamari Athapaththu, will look forward to reach the final for the first time in the world cup and ultimately win the trophy of the marquee event.
Let’s see who will be top picks from our side in the Sri Lankan players to watch out for in the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2024.
#1 Chamari Athapaththu
Chamari Athapaththu, the captain of Sri Lanka cricket team, is a star batter who will lead the team and lead the batting in the world cup. She is ranked seventh in the ICC Women’s T20I batting rankings. She will add a great experience in the squad.
She has played 139 T20I matches and have scored 3326 runs at an average of 25.38. She has twelve half-centuries and three centuries in her name.
#2 Harshita Samarawickrama
Harshita Samarawickrama, one of the most promising batters of Sri Lanka cricket team, is a left-handed opener known for her aggressive stroke play and ability to maintain a high strike rate. She was also the top scorer for Sri Lanka in the 2023 Women’s T20 World Cup.
She has played 65 T20I matches and have made 1463 runs at an average of 31.12. She has eight half-centuries in her name.
#3 Nilakshika Damayanthi Silva
Nilakshika Damayanthi Silva, an experienced middle-order batter of Sri Lanka cricket team, brings stability to Sri Lanka’s batting lineup. She can anchor the innings and accelerate when needed.
She has played 97 T20I matches and have scored 1046 runs at an average of 17.43. She has one half-century in her name.
#4 Sugandhika Kumari
Sugandika Kumari, a left-arm orthodox bowler, will be a key player in Sri Lankan bowling attack. She can bowl economically and break important partnerships in the middle overs. Her variations will be crucial to outsmart batters, particularly when Sri Lanka face strong batting lineups like Australia and India.
She has played 81 T20I matches and have taken 58 wickets at a bowling average of 27.98.
#5 Kavisha Dilhari
Kavisha Dilhari, a batting all-rounder of Sri Lanka cricket team, will be a key player for Sri Lanka in the world cup. She is a useful middle-order batter and can chip in with key wickets.
She has played 62 T20I matches and have scored 483 runs at an average of 14.63. She has taken 50 wickets in her name.
