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Chamari Athapaththu Record: The Women's Asia Cup 2026 match played at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium on September 2nd was completely dominated by Sri Lankan captain Chamari Athapaththu. Wreaking havoc with the ball, Athapaththu delivered the most lethal spell in the history of women's T20 International cricket, steering Sri Lanka to a commanding 75-run victory over Indonesia.
Chamari Athapaththu Becomes First Sri Lankan Woman to Take T20I Hat-Trick
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Defending a target of 125 runs, Sri Lankan captain Athapaththu took charge of the bowling attack herself. After missing a chance for a hat-trick early in the match, she made a spectacular comeback that tore through the Indonesian batting lineup.
By claiming consecutive wickets, she completely dismantled Indonesia's lower-order batting and achieved the distinction of becoming the first Sri Lankan woman cricketer to take a hat-trick in women's T20Is.
Legendary Bowling Figures: Chamari Athapaththu Takes 7 Wickets for Just 5 Runs
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This performance by Chamari Athapaththu has gone down in history as one of the greatest bowling spells of all time in women's T20Is.
She claimed 7 wickets while conceding just 5 runs in 3.3 overs.- Overs: 3.3
- Runs Conceded: 5
- Wickets: 7
- Milestone: First-ever T20I hat-trick by a Sri Lankan woman
Faced with her sensational bowling, the Indonesian team crumbled like a house of cards, with the entire side bowled out for just 49 runs.
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Top 5 Best Bowling Figures for Sri Lanka Women in T20I History
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Here is the list of the top 5 bowlers with the best bowling figures for the Sri Lanka women's team in the history of Women's T20 International (WT20I) cricket.:
| Rank | Bowler | Bowling Figures | Overs | Opponent | Match Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Chamari Athapaththu | 7/5 | 3.3 | Indonesia | September 2, 2026 |
| 2 | Malsha Shehani | 4/2 | 1.5 | Malaysia | October 8, 2022 |
| 3 | Inoka Ranaweera | 4/7 | 2.0 | Bangladesh | October 10, 2022 |
| 4 | Umesha Thimashini | 4/8 | 4.0 | Bangladesh | December 8, 2019 |
| 5 | Shashikala Siriwardene | 4/9 | 3.4 | Pakistan | March 30, 2018 |
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