Chamari Athapaththu is Sri Lanka's captain and the most explosive batter in women's cricket outside the big three nations. She opens the batting with extraordinary aggression, hitting sixes at a rate that rivals any player in the tournament.
Player Profile
- Country: Sri Lanka
- Batting style: Left-hand bat
- Bowling style: Right-arm off-break
- Role: Batter
- Tournament: ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2026 (Sri Lanka)
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Women's T20 World Cup 2026 Preview
Chamari Athapaththu represents Sri Lanka at the ICC Women's T20 World Cup 2026, hosted in England from 12 June to 5 July. The tournament features 12 nations across 7 venues — Edgbaston, Old Trafford, Hampshire Bowl, Headingley, Bristol, The Oval, and a Lord's Final on July 5.
Fantasy Cricket Tips
The highest-ceiling captain pick when Sri Lanka play. When she fires, she scores 60–80+ in under 30 balls. In T20I scoring, her six-hitting earns +4 pts each. A 70-ball 90 from Athapaththu = 120+ base points with captain multiplier = match-winning score.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many T20I runs has Chamari Athapaththu scored?
Chamari Athapaththu has scored 3,278 T20I runs in 122 innings with an average of 28.5 and a strike rate of 115.7.
How many T20I wickets has Chamari Athapaththu taken?
Chamari Athapaththu has taken 59 T20I wickets with an economy rate of 6.8 and a best bowling figure of 4/30.
Is Chamari Athapaththu playing at Women's T20 World Cup 2026?
Yes, Chamari Athapaththu is part of Sri Lanka's squad for the ICC Women's T20 World Cup 2026, which takes place in England from 12 June to 5 July 2026.
Should I pick Chamari Athapaththu in fantasy cricket?
The highest-ceiling captain pick when Sri Lanka play. When she fires, she scores 60–80+ in under 30 balls. In T20I scoring, her six-hitting earns +4 pts each. A 70-ball 90 from Athapaththu = 120+ base points with captain multiplier = match-winning score.
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