Sri Lanka Women have produced several memorable batting performances in Women’s T20 International cricket over the years. These outstanding innings have helped the team win important matches and have also shown how much their batting has improved in the shortest format. Senior players have led from the front, while young batters have also delivered match-winning performances on the international stage. Their success has inspired many young cricketers across Sri Lanka and has helped the team become more competitive against stronger opponents. Here is a look at the top five highest individual scores by Sri Lanka Women in WT20I history and the stories behind those remarkable innings.
1. Chamari Athapaththu – 119* vs Malaysia Women (2024)
Chamari Athapaththu holds the record for the highest individual score by a Sri Lanka Women batter in WT20Is after smashing an unbeaten 119 against Malaysia during the 2024 Women’s Twenty20 Asia Cup.
The experienced captain dominated the bowling attack from the very first over with fearless batting and excellent timing. She played attacking shots all around the ground, reached her century in style and remained unbeaten until the innings ended. Her brilliant knock helped Sri Lanka register a huge 144-run victory, making it one of the biggest wins in the tournament. The innings also became Athapaththu’s fourth WT20I century and confirmed her place among the finest batters in women’s cricket. It remains one of the greatest batting displays ever produced by a Sri Lankan woman in the format.
2. Imesha Dulani – 101* vs Pakistan Women (2026)
Imesha Dulani became only the second Sri Lankan woman to score a century in Women’s T20 Internationals after making an unbeaten 101 against Pakistan during the Pakistan Women tour of Sri Lanka in 2026.
Chasing a difficult target, Dulani showed excellent confidence and maturity throughout her innings. She remained calm under pressure, rotated the strike well and punished every loose delivery with confidence. Her unbeaten century guided Sri Lanka to an impressive six-wicket victory with one over remaining. The innings showed that she has the temperament to perform in difficult situations and proved she can become one of Sri Lanka’s leading batters in the coming years. It was a special knock that announced her arrival on the international stage.
3. Harshitha Samarawickrama – 86* vs Ireland Women (2024)
Harshitha Samarawickrama occupies third place on the list after scoring an unbeaten 86 against Ireland during the Sri Lanka Women tour of Ireland in 2024.
The left-handed batter controlled the run chase with excellent patience and smart shot selection from the beginning. She remained unbeaten while finding the boundary regularly and keeping the required run rate under control. Her innings helped Sri Lanka complete a comfortable seven-wicket victory with plenty of deliveries remaining. Harshitha’s performance showed her ability to guide successful run chases and perform under pressure. It also confirmed her position as one of Sri Lanka’s most dependable top-order batters in the T20 format.
4. Vishmi Gunaratne – 73* vs Uganda Women (2024)
Young opener Vishmi Gunaratne produced one of the finest innings of her international career when she scored an unbeaten 73 against Uganda during the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup Qualifier 2024.
Gunaratne batted with great patience and confidence throughout the innings while building Sri Lanka’s total steadily. She mixed sensible running between the wickets with well-timed boundaries and never allowed the bowlers to settle. Her unbeaten knock helped Sri Lanka record a comfortable 67-run victory and underlined her growing importance to the team. The innings also showed her maturity at a young age and highlighted why she is considered one of Sri Lanka’s brightest batting talents for the future.
5. Hasini Perera – 65 vs India Women (2025)
Hasini Perera completes the top five after scoring 65 against India during the Sri Lanka Women tour of India in 2025.
Facing one of the strongest bowling attacks in women’s cricket, Perera played with confidence and determination from the start. She attacked whenever scoring opportunities came while also showing good control against quality bowling. Her fighting innings kept Sri Lanka competitive throughout the chase even though the team eventually suffered a 30-run defeat. The knock demonstrated her experience, composure and ability to perform against top international opposition. It remains one of the finest individual batting efforts by a Sri Lankan player against India in WT20I cricket.
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