Sri Lankan women’s team veteran bowler Udeshika Prabodhani reached her 100th T20 International appearance during the ongoing Women’s Asia Cup 2024 semi-final 2 against Pakistan. The left-arm seamer, who has been a stalwart of Sri Lankan women’s cricket for over a decade, achieved this remarkable feat in a tournament that showcases the best talent from across the continent.
Prabodhani’s journey to 100 T20Is reflects her consistency, skill, and enduring commitment to the sport, marking her as one of Sri Lanka’s most experienced and valuable players in the shortest format of the game.
Udeshika Prabodhani played her first T20 International on 12 June 2009 against Pakistan during the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup in Taunton. She announced herself at the highest level of the game by taking 2 wickets in 4 overs at an economy rate of 5.00, showcasing her bowling class in women’s cricket. Since then, she has consistently performed for Sri Lanka whenever needed in difficult times.
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In the ongoing Women’s Asia Cup 2024, Sri Lanka dominated Group B, winning all their matches in the group stage where they defeated Bangladesh, Malaysia, and Thailand. Udeshika made important contributions in these matches, picking up 3 wickets in 3 matches, helping Sri Lanka reach the semi-final. She took 2 wickets against Malaysia and 1 wicket against Thailand, becoming one of the key players for Sri Lanka.
Udeshika Prabodhani’s milestone of 100 T20 Internationals is a testament to her skill, dedication, and longevity in cricket. As one of Sri Lanka’s most experienced players, her achievement highlights the growth of women’s cricket in the country and serves as an inspiration for aspiring female cricketers. Prabodhani’s consistent performances over the years have been crucial to Sri Lanka’s progress in the T20 format, and her experience will undoubtedly continue to be a valuable asset for the team in future competitions.
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