Chamari Athapaththu
Sri Lanka
PERSONAL INFORMATION
Born
February 09, 1990 (35 years)
Birth Place
Gokarella
Nickname
Chamari Athapaththu
Role
Batting Allrounder
Batting Style
Left Handed Bat
Bowling Style
Right-arm offbreak
RECENT FORM
BATTING
OPPN.
Score
Format
Date
BANW
46(43)
ODI
20 Oct 25
RSAW
11(25)
ODI
17 Oct 25
NZW
53(72)
ODI
14 Oct 25
ENGW
15(39)
ODI
11 Oct 25
INDW
43(47)
ODI
30 Sep 25
BOWLING
OPPN.
Wickets
Format
Date
BANW
4-42
ODI
20 Oct 25
RSAW
0-22
ODI
17 Oct 25
ENGW
0-21
ODI
11 Oct 25
INDW
1-24
ODI
30 Sep 25
INDW
0-61
ODI
11 May 25
TEAMS
Sri Lanka Women, Yorkshire Diamonds, Melbourne Renegades Women, Supernovas, Loughborough Lightning, Perth Scorchers Women, Guyana Amazon Warriors Women, Sydney Thunder Women, UP Warriorz Women, Oval Invincibles Women, Barbados Royals Women
ICC RANKINGS
| FORMAT | CURRENT RANK | BEST RANK |
|---|---|---|
| Test | -- | -- |
| ODI | 111 | 1 |
| T20I | 7 | 6 |
Profile
Chamari Athpaththu is a contemporary legend of Sri Lankan cricket, especially in the women’s game. She is the talismanic cricketer of this Sri Lankan side, often winning games almost single handedly. Chamari made her debut as a 19-year-old at the 2009 T20 World Cup and made a name for herself in her early years as an attack minded opener.
Chamari was named captain of Sri Lanka in 2014, and has since led her side in the 2018, 2020 and 2023 T20 World Cups. Under her captaincy, Sri Lanka picked up their first ODI series win over New Zealand, and also T20I series wins against South Africa and England. She also remains the only Sri Lankan female cricketer to score a century in ODI cricket. Athapaththu scored her first ODI ton against Ireland and has since scored eight more, including a superb knock of 178 against Australia.
One of Chamari’s finest moments in International cricket came in April, 2024 when she scored 195 not out in an ODI against South Africa as Sri Lanka chased down a target of 302 which remains the highest successful chase in women’s ODIs. Chamari is also the first Sri Lankan cricketer to top the ICC rankings for ODIs and also to play franchise cricket in other parts of the world.
Chamari Athapaththu has been involved in franchise tournaments all around the world, representing Sydney Thunder, Perth Scorchers, Oval Invincibles, Barbados Royals and Guyana Amazon Warriors. She was also roped in for the Women’s Premier League by the UP Warriorz team as a replacement player for Lauren Bell.
Chamari was named captain of Sri Lanka in 2014, and has since led her side in the 2018, 2020 and 2023 T20 World Cups. Under her captaincy, Sri Lanka picked up their first ODI series win over New Zealand, and also T20I series wins against South Africa and England. She also remains the only Sri Lankan female cricketer to score a century in ODI cricket. Athapaththu scored her first ODI ton against Ireland and has since scored eight more, including a superb knock of 178 against Australia.
One of Chamari’s finest moments in International cricket came in April, 2024 when she scored 195 not out in an ODI against South Africa as Sri Lanka chased down a target of 302 which remains the highest successful chase in women’s ODIs. Chamari is also the first Sri Lankan cricketer to top the ICC rankings for ODIs and also to play franchise cricket in other parts of the world.
Chamari Athapaththu has been involved in franchise tournaments all around the world, representing Sydney Thunder, Perth Scorchers, Oval Invincibles, Barbados Royals and Guyana Amazon Warriors. She was also roped in for the Women’s Premier League by the UP Warriorz team as a replacement player for Lauren Bell.
PERSONAL INFORMATION
Born
February 09, 1990 (35 years)
Birth Place
Gokarella
Nickname
Chamari Athapaththu
Role
Batting Allrounder
Batting Style
Left Handed Bat
Bowling Style
Right-arm offbreak
Bio
Batting
Bowling
Career
News
Profile
Chamari Athpaththu is a contemporary legend of Sri Lankan cricket, especially in the women’s game. She is the talismanic cricketer of this Sri Lankan side, often winning games almost single handedly. Chamari made her debut as a 19-year-old at the 2009 T20 World Cup and made a name for herself in her early years as an attack minded opener.
Chamari was named captain of Sri Lanka in 2014, and has since led her side in the 2018, 2020 and 2023 T20 World Cups. Under her captaincy, Sri Lanka picked up their first ODI series win over New Zealand, and also T20I series wins against South Africa and England. She also remains the only Sri Lankan female cricketer to score a century in ODI cricket. Athapaththu scored her first ODI ton against Ireland and has since scored eight more, including a superb knock of 178 against Australia.
One of Chamari’s finest moments in International cricket came in April, 2024 when she scored 195 not out in an ODI against South Africa as Sri Lanka chased down a target of 302 which remains the highest successful chase in women’s ODIs. Chamari is also the first Sri Lankan cricketer to top the ICC rankings for ODIs and also to play franchise cricket in other parts of the world.
Chamari Athapaththu has been involved in franchise tournaments all around the world, representing Sydney Thunder, Perth Scorchers, Oval Invincibles, Barbados Royals and Guyana Amazon Warriors. She was also roped in for the Women’s Premier League by the UP Warriorz team as a replacement player for Lauren Bell.
Chamari was named captain of Sri Lanka in 2014, and has since led her side in the 2018, 2020 and 2023 T20 World Cups. Under her captaincy, Sri Lanka picked up their first ODI series win over New Zealand, and also T20I series wins against South Africa and England. She also remains the only Sri Lankan female cricketer to score a century in ODI cricket. Athapaththu scored her first ODI ton against Ireland and has since scored eight more, including a superb knock of 178 against Australia.
One of Chamari’s finest moments in International cricket came in April, 2024 when she scored 195 not out in an ODI against South Africa as Sri Lanka chased down a target of 302 which remains the highest successful chase in women’s ODIs. Chamari is also the first Sri Lankan cricketer to top the ICC rankings for ODIs and also to play franchise cricket in other parts of the world.
Chamari Athapaththu has been involved in franchise tournaments all around the world, representing Sydney Thunder, Perth Scorchers, Oval Invincibles, Barbados Royals and Guyana Amazon Warriors. She was also roped in for the Women’s Premier League by the UP Warriorz team as a replacement player for Lauren Bell.
PERSONAL INFORMATION
Born
February 09, 1990 (35 years)
Birth Place
Gokarella
Nickname
Chamari Athapaththu
Role
Batting Allrounder
Batting Style
Left Handed Bat
Bowling Style
Right-arm offbreak
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Chamari Athapaththu signs three-year deal with Sydney Thunder
RECENT FORM
Batting Form
OPPN.
Score
Format
Date
BANW
46(43)
ODI
20 Oct 25
RSAW
11(25)
ODI
17 Oct 25
NZW
53(72)
ODI
14 Oct 25
ENGW
15(39)
ODI
11 Oct 25
INDW
43(47)
ODI
30 Sep 25
Bowling Form
OPPN.
Wickets
Format
Date
BANW
4-42
ODI
20 Oct 25
RSAW
0-22
ODI
17 Oct 25
ENGW
0-21
ODI
11 Oct 25
INDW
1-24
ODI
30 Sep 25
INDW
0-61
ODI
11 May 25
Batting Career Summary
| Test | ODI | T20 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Matches | 0 | 121 | 146 |
| Innings | 0 | 120 | 143 |
| Runs | 0 | 4045 | 3458 |
| Balls | 0 | 5368 | 3145 |
| Highest | 0 | 195 | 119 |
| Average | 0 | 35.17 | 25.43 |
| SR | 0 | 75.36 | 109.96 |
| Not Out | 0 | 5 | 7 |
| Fours | 0 | 517 | 452 |
| Sixes | 0 | 65 | 90 |
| Ducks | 0 | 11 | 10 |
| 50s | 0 | 20 | 13 |
| 100s | 0 | 9 | 3 |
| 200s | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 300s | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 400s | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Bowling Career Summary
| Test | ODI | T20 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Matches | 0 | 121 | 146 |
| Innings | 0 | 68 | 88 |
| Balls | 0 | 2261 | 1449 |
| Runs | 0 | 2006 | 1588 |
| Maidens | 0 | 8 | 2 |
| Wickets | 0 | 50 | 63 |
| Avg | 0.0 | 40.12 | 25.21 |
| Eco | 0 | 5.32 | 6.58 |
| SR | 0.0 | 45.22 | 23.0 |
| BBI | -/- | 4/42 | 4/29 |
| BBM | -/- | 4/42 | 4/29 |
| 4w | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| 5w | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 10w | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Career Information
t20
Debut
vs India Women, 2009-06-15, The Cooper Associates County Ground
Last Played
vs New Zealand Women, 2025-03-18, University Oval
odi
Debut
vs West Indies Women, 2010-04-18, St Mary's Park
Last Played
vs Pakistan Women, 2025-10-24, R.Premadasa Stadium
Profile
Chamari Athpaththu is a contemporary legend of Sri Lankan cricket, especially in the women’s game. She is the talismanic cricketer of this Sri Lankan side, often winning games almost single handedly. Chamari made her debut as a 19-year-old at the 2009 T20 World Cup and made a name for herself in her early years as an attack minded opener.
Chamari was named captain of Sri Lanka in 2014, and has since led her side in the 2018, 2020 and 2023 T20 World Cups. Under her captaincy, Sri Lanka picked up their first ODI series win over New Zealand, and also T20I series wins against South Africa and England. She also remains the only Sri Lankan female cricketer to score a century in ODI cricket. Athapaththu scored her first ODI ton against Ireland and has since scored eight more, including a superb knock of 178 against Australia.
One of Chamari’s finest moments in International cricket came in April, 2024 when she scored 195 not out in an ODI against South Africa as Sri Lanka chased down a target of 302 which remains the highest successful chase in women’s ODIs. Chamari is also the first Sri Lankan cricketer to top the ICC rankings for ODIs and also to play franchise cricket in other parts of the world.
Chamari Athapaththu has been involved in franchise tournaments all around the world, representing Sydney Thunder, Perth Scorchers, Oval Invincibles, Barbados Royals and Guyana Amazon Warriors. She was also roped in for the Women’s Premier League by the UP Warriorz team as a replacement player for Lauren Bell.
Chamari was named captain of Sri Lanka in 2014, and has since led her side in the 2018, 2020 and 2023 T20 World Cups. Under her captaincy, Sri Lanka picked up their first ODI series win over New Zealand, and also T20I series wins against South Africa and England. She also remains the only Sri Lankan female cricketer to score a century in ODI cricket. Athapaththu scored her first ODI ton against Ireland and has since scored eight more, including a superb knock of 178 against Australia.
One of Chamari’s finest moments in International cricket came in April, 2024 when she scored 195 not out in an ODI against South Africa as Sri Lanka chased down a target of 302 which remains the highest successful chase in women’s ODIs. Chamari is also the first Sri Lankan cricketer to top the ICC rankings for ODIs and also to play franchise cricket in other parts of the world.
Chamari Athapaththu has been involved in franchise tournaments all around the world, representing Sydney Thunder, Perth Scorchers, Oval Invincibles, Barbados Royals and Guyana Amazon Warriors. She was also roped in for the Women’s Premier League by the UP Warriorz team as a replacement player for Lauren Bell.