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Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) have announced their Women’s squad for the forthcoming white-ball tour of South Africa. The announcement comes ahead of a crucial series that encompasses both T20Is and ODIs.
Captaincy and fixture details
Leading the charge will be none other than Chamari Athapaththu, the prolific all-rounder and current ICC Women’s ODI Cricketer of the Year. The tour is scheduled to commence with a three-match T20I series, followed by an equal number of ODIs. Notably, these matches will contribute to the ongoing ICC Women’s Championship 2022-25 cycle.
Team standings
The tour holds significant importance in the context of ICC rankings, with South Africa presently positioned at No.2 on the ICC Women’s Championship standings. The hosts have accumulated 20 points from 15 games, trailing only behind table-toppers Australia. On the other hand, Sri Lanka hold the eighth position with 11 points from 15 games, underscoring the significance of this series in their bid for ascent.
Tour details
The action-packed series is set to kick off on March 27 with the T20I leg taking place in Benoni. This tour marks a significant return for Sri Lanka’s women’s team to South Africa for a bilateral series since 2019. It is also noteworthy that this will be the first bilateral exchange between the two sides since 2019.
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Previous encounters
Recalling their previous encounters in South Africa, Sri Lanka faced formidable challenges, as the hosts dominated both the T20Is and ODIs with clean sweeps.
Familiar names in the outfit
The Sri Lankan squad, spearheaded by Athapaththu, boasts a blend of experience and emerging talent. Notable names include Harshitha Samarawickrama, Kavisha Dilhari, Anushka Sanjeewani, Inoshi Fernando, Sugandika Kumari, and Prasadini Weerakkody, among others.
Sri Lanka Women squad for the white-ball tour of South Africa
Chamari Athapaththu (c), Vishmi Gunaratne, Nilakshi de Silva, Harshitha Samarawickrama, Kavisha Dilhari, Hasini Perera, Anushka Sanjeewani, Oshadi Ranasinghe, Udeshika Prabodhani, Inoka Ranaweera, Achini Kulasuriya, Hansima Karunaratne, Imesha Dulani, Kawya Kavindi, Inoshi Fernando, Sugandika Kumari, Prasadini Weerakkody
