The 22nd Women’s Big Bash League match witnessed an exciting Sydney Derby between the Sydney Thunder and Sydney Sixers, marked by Chamari Athapaththu’s thrilling innings and a vibrant crowd at the Sydney Cricket Ground. Scroll down to watch the video of Athapaththu’s batting that brought joy to the ‘Chamari Bay’ crowd.
Known as the ‘Chamari Bay,’ the Thunder dedicated a special seating area to Sri Lanka’s Chamari Athapaththu in November 2023, aiming to foster multicultural support and promote diversity within the sport.
In match no. 22, winning the toss, the Thunder elected to bat first with Athapaththu providing a solid start to the innings. She scored a valuable 33 runs, striking five exquisite boundaries that had fans in the ‘Chamari Bay’ on their feet. Her energetic performance laid a strong foundation, helping the Thunder build a competitive total of 158.
The special seating zone at the SCG, ‘Chamari Bay,’ was filled with Athapaththu’s supporters, who were thrilled by her impressive shots.
The Chamari Bay is LOVING this 🇱🇰#WBBL10 pic.twitter.com/1AmNRVntXX
— Weber Women’s Big Bash League (@WBBL) November 10, 2024
Later with the ball, Chamari claimed two wickets initially dismissing Melie Kerr for 21 and Sophie Ecclestone as her second wicket, finishing with figures of 2/29 in four overs, playing a vital role in Thunder’s 18-run victory over the Sixers.
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