Harshitha Samarawickrama’s Personal Details
Name: Harshitha Madavi Dissanayake Samarawickrama
Date of Birth: 29 June 1998
Batting Style: Left-handed
Bowling Style: Right-arm medium
Role: Top-order batter
Harshitha Samarawickrama has grown into the backbone of Sri Lanka’s batting line-up, admired for her elegant stroke play, calm temperament, and ability to build partnerships under pressure. Born in Colombo, she progressed through the youth system before making her ODI debut in September 2016.
Harshitha Samarawickrama’s International Career
In 41 ODIs, Samarawickrama has scored 1,075 runs, including 1 century and 5 fifties, with a career-best of 105. The ongoing year, 2025, has been her most prolific so far, as she has scored 336 runs in 8 matches with a top score of 77.
Her first taste of World Cup cricket came in 2017, where she featured in two matches but couldn’t make a significant impact. Now, heading into her second World Cup, she carries far greater responsibility.
With her reliability and composure complementing Chamari Athapaththu’s attacking flair, Samarawickrama is expected to play a pivotal role in anchoring Sri Lanka’s batting through the tournament.
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