The Sri Lankan women’s cricket team is going through a purple patch in their cricketing history, experiencing a remarkable period of success over the past 12-18 months, achieving several historic milestones, recording impressive victories across various formats, and winning different T20 tournaments. Under the leadership of Chamari Athapaththu, the Lankan Lionesses have demonstrated resilience, skill, and determination, making significant strides on the international stage.
List of Accomplishments of the Sri Lankan Women’s Cricket team over the past months
1. T20I Series Victories:
Sri Lanka has won five T20I series, with three of these victories coming after 2023 in the last five bilateral series:
• 2-1 vs Bangladesh in Sri Lanka (2023), winning after being 0-1 down.
• 2-1 vs England in England (2023), winning after being 0-1 down.
• 2-1 vs South Africa in South Africa (2024), winning after being 0-1 down.
2. Historic Series Wins:
• First-ever T20I bilateral series victory in England (2023).
• First-ever T20I bilateral series victory in South Africa (2024).
3. ICC T20 World Cup Qualifiers:
Sri Lanka won their first ICC T20 World Cup Qualifiers with consecutive victories, qualifying for the Women’s T20 World Cup 2024.
4. Record Run Chases in T20Is:
Highest run chases for Sri Lanka Women in T20Is achieved in 2024:
• 167/2 in 18.4 overs vs India (Asia Cup Final)
• 156/6 in 19.1 overs vs South Africa
5. Record Run Chase in ODIs:
• 305/4 in 44.3 overs vs South Africa (2024), highest successful run chase in the ODI format, with Chamari Athapaththu scoring her highest individual ODI score as well as the highest individual score while chasing.
6. Success Ratio:
Sri Lanka has recorded the highest success ratio, winning 23 out of 33 matches since 2023.
7. Winning Streaks:
• A 9-match winning streak in Women T20Is in 2024.
• Eight consecutive wins in Women’s T20Is while chasing.
8. Asia Cup Triumph:
Sri Lanka won the ninth edition of the Women’s Asia Cup, securing their maiden title in 2024, remaining unbeaten throughout the competition.
These achievements highlight the rapid progress and rising dominance of the Sri Lanka women’s cricket team, setting the stage for even greater accomplishments in the future.
