Sri Lanka Women’s Cricket Team on the Rise: Chamari Athapaththu Leading the Charge

The Sri Lanka women’s cricket team has shown remarkable improvement in the last two years, gaining attention on the international stage. Known for their teamwork and resilience, they’ve managed to defeat several strong teams in recent times.

However, one player stands out among the group—Chamari Athapaththu, who has been nothing short of phenomenal. Her form over the past 12 to 18 months has been key to Sri Lanka’s success.

Former Ireland cricketer Izzy Joyce, while discussing teams to watch ahead of the Women’s Cricket World Cup, highlighted Sri Lanka’s progress. “Another team I’ve been asked about a lot in the run-up to this World Cup is Sri Lanka,” Joyce noted. “They’ve had such a brilliant 12-18 months, and they have Chamari Athapaththu, who’s been the in-form player.”

Sri Lanka recently secured an unexpected victory in the Asia Cup, which has fueled conversations about their potential in the upcoming World Cup. Joyce acknowledged their success but remained cautiously optimistic about their chances of winning their first-ever World Cup title.

“In terms of winning the World Cup, I don’t know if they have the consistency in the group stage and knockout rounds to go all the way,” she said. “But no one expected them to win the Asia Cup, so you never know.”

As Sri Lanka’s star continues to rise, fans and analysts alike are watching closely to see if they can translate their recent form into World Cup success. With Chamari Athapaththu leading from the front, Sri Lanka might just be a surprise contender in the tournament.