Colombo, July 17 (IANS) Sri Lanka has handed teenage fast bowler Rashmika Sewwandi her maiden ODI call-up as the selectors announced a 15-member squad for the upcoming three-match home series against Pakistan, with Chamari Athapaththu continuing as captain.The biggest talking point from the squad announcement is the inclusion of the highly-rated Sewwandi. At the same time, Malki Madara has been left out of the squad that defeated Bangladesh 2-1 in the previous ODI series. Piumi Wathsala, Sugandi…
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Dubai, June 30 (IANS) India left-arm spinner Sree Charani retained her position as the world’s No.1 T20I bowler in the latest rankings released on Tuesday, although England duo Sophie Ecclestone and Lauren Bell have moved closer to the summit following their impressive performances at the ongoing Women’s T20 World Cup.Charani, who finished India’s campaign with 14 wickets to emerge as one of the tournament’s standout bowlers, continues to lead the rankings despite the team’s group-stage exit. Ho…
Manchester, June 27 (IANS) Captain Chamari Athapaththu’s explosive start and Nilakshika Silva’s composed unbeaten finish helped Sri Lanka pull off their highest successful chase in ICC Women’s T20 World Cup history, edging Scotland by three wickets with one ball to spare to keep their semi-final hopes alive on Saturday.The stunning win also saw Sri Lanka register their first-ever three victories in a single Women’s T20 World Cup tournament, to jump to third spot in Group B. England have already …
Manchester, June 26 (IANS) Top-order batter Harshitha Samarawickrama has said Sri Lanka still have belief they can qualify for the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2026 semi-finals ahead of their final Group B game against Scotland at Old Trafford. While Sri Lanka currently sit in fourth place in Group B ahead of their fixture against Scotland in Manchester on Friday, there is still an outside chance the island nation can qualify for the knockout stages should results fall their way over the next few…
Manchester, June 25 (IANS) Sri Lanka face a must-win encounter against Scotland in their final Group B match of the 2026 Women’s T20 World Cup at Old Trafford on Friday, with their hopes of reaching the semi-finals hanging by a thread.The qualification picture remains finely balanced despite England already securing top spot and a place in the last four. Sri Lanka, defending champions New Zealand, and the West Indies are all still in contention for the remaining semi-final berth. However, Chamar…
Manchester, June 25 (IANS) An energised Sri Lanka will aim to keep their semifinal hopes alive when they clash with Scotland in their final Group B match of the 2026 Women’s T20 World Cup at Old Trafford in Manchester on Friday.While Sri Lanka are in a strict must-win situation, Scotland will aim to sign off on a high from a campaign where they have shown flashes of brilliance despite already being eliminated quickly from the race to knockouts.The qualification scenario in Group B has intensifie…
Bristol, June 23 (IANS) Sri Lanka captain Chamari Athapaththu produced one of the finest knocks of the Women’s T20 World Cup, smashing an unbeaten 106 off 61 balls to guide her side to a commanding nine-wicket victory over Ireland in Match 20 at the County Ground in Bristol on Tuesday.Chasing a modest target of 131, Sri Lanka made light work of the task as Athapaththu dominated the Irish bowling attack from the outset and powered her side to 134/1 in just 15.3 overs. The victory was built arou…
Bristol, June 23 (IANS) Ireland captain Gaby Lewis remained optimistic about her team’s progress despite a comprehensive nine-wicket defeat to Sri Lanka in the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup, saying the experience of competing against stronger opposition will only make the side “hungrier” to improve.Ireland posted 130/5 after recovering from a disastrous start, with Lewis leading the rescue effort through a fighting 59-run knock. However, Sri Lanka captain Chamari Athapaththu stole the show with a ma…
Bristol, June 23 (IANS)Sri Lanka captain Chamari Athapaththu said leading from the front remains her biggest responsibility after producing a magnificent unbeaten century to guide her side to a dominant nine-wicket victory over Ireland in the Women’s T20 World Cup at the County Ground on Tuesday.Athapaththu smashed 106 not out from just 61 deliveries, hitting 17 fours and two sixes, as Sri Lanka chased down Ireland’s total of 130/5 in only 15.3 overs. The century was the fourth T20I hundred of h…
Bristol, June 23 (IANS) Captain Gaby Lewis produced a composed and determined innings of 59 runs to rescue Ireland from early trouble and guide them to a competitive 130/5 in 20 overs against Sri Lanka in match 20 of the Women’s T20 World Cup at the County Ground on Tuesday.After being put in to bat, Ireland endured a disastrous start as wickets fell at regular intervals in the opening overs. However, Lewis stood firm amid the collapse and played a captain’s knock, stitching together a cruci…