Chamari Athapaththu — Career Stats & Profile | Women's T20 World Cup 2026

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)

Career Batting Statistics

Batting

Format	Mat	Inn	Runs	HS	Avg	SR	50s	100s
T20I	123	122	3278	119*	28.5	115.7	14	3
ODI	87	87	3201	195*	39.0	79.3	15	8

Career Bowling Statistics

Bowling

Format	Mat	Inn	Wkts	BBI	Avg	Econ	SR
T20I	82	82	59	4/30	25.4	6.8	22.5
ODI	62	62	49	4/42	38.7	5.4	43.4

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.