• Sri Lanka defeated South Africa in the third and final Women’s ODI by 6 wickets.

  • Chamari Athapaththu was named Player of the Match for her match-winning unbeaten knock of 195 runs.

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Chamari Athapaththu leads Sri Lanka to thrilling win in 3rd WODI against South Africa

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In a thrilling third and final One Day International (ODI), the Sri Lanka women‘s cricket team secured a stunning victory over South Africa by 6 wickets. The match, held on Wednesday, showcased exceptional performances from both teams’ captains.

Laura Wolvaardt guides South Africa to a massive total

South Africa women, after being asked to bat first, posted an impressive total of 301/5 in their 50 overs. Captain Laura Wolvaardt led the batting attack with an extraordinary innings, remaining unbeaten at 184 off 147 balls. Her remarkable performance included 23 fours and 4 sixes, setting a challenging target for Sri Lanka.

Chamari Athapaththu leads Sri Lanka to historic chase

In response, the Sri Lankan team put up a formidable chase, securing victory in just 44.3 overs with a score of 305/4. Captain Chamari Athapaththu played a pivotal role in the chase, scoring an unbeaten 195 off 139 balls, which included 26 fours and 5 sixes. Athapaththu’s outstanding knock guided her team to a memorable win.

Supporting Athapaththu was Nilakshi de Silva, who remained unbeaten with a crucial 50. Together, their partnership steered Sri Lanka to victory and concluded the series on a high note. Notably, it was the highest successful run-chase in the history of Women’s ODI cricket.

Series ends in a tie

The series result was tied, as the first ODI ended without a result, the second ODI saw South Africa winning by 7 wickets, and the third ODI witnessed Sri Lanka’s remarkable 6-wicket win. Both teams displayed exceptional talent and sportsmanship throughout the series, making it a memorable and evenly contested series.

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