• Sri Lanka defeated England in the 2nd Women’s T20I by 8 wickets.

  • Chamari Athapaththu was named Player of the Match for her splendid knock.

Chamari Athapaththu sizzles in Sri Lanka’s series-levelling triumph over England in 2nd Women’s T20I
Sri Lanka beat England in the 2nd Women's T20I (Image Source: Twitter)

In a spectacular display of cricketing prowess, Sri Lanka secured a commanding 8-wicket victory against England in the 2nd T20I of the Sri Lanka Women Tour of England 2023. The County Ground in Chelmsford witnessed a thrilling encounter that saw Sri Lanka level the series.

England Women’s Struggles:

England, having been asked to bat first, found themselves facing a challenging task. They managed to muster a total of 104 runs for the loss of all their wickets in their allotted 18 overs. Charlotte Dean was the lone warrior for the home side, contributing a valuable 34 runs to the cause.

Bowling Brilliance:

The Sri Lankan bowlers put up an impressive performance, with Inoshi Fernando and Udeshika Prabodhani both claiming 2 wickets each. Their tight and disciplined bowling restricted England’s ability to accelerate their innings.

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Chamari Athapaththu Shines:

The star of the day was undoubtedly Sri Lanka’s captain, Chamari Athapaththu. who showcased her immense batting skills, scoring a breathtaking 55 runs off just 31 balls, an innings studded with 8 fours and 2 sixes.

Apart from Athapaththu, Harshitha Samarawickrama played a steady hand, scoring 30 runs, while Anushka Sanjeewani and Vishmi Rajapaksha provided crucial support. The Islanders reached the target with 8 wickets in hand and 6.4 overs to spare.

Athapaththu’s aggressive yet controlled approach dismantled the English bowling attack and ultimately earned her the well-deserved Player of the Match accolade.

“We’ve had a bad day, we’ve lost a game of cricket. There’s not going to be a big inquiry about it. We haven’t played well and Sri Lanka have given us a bit of humble pie,” said England captain Heather Knight after the game.

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