Heat crush Thunder to secure spot in WBBL prelim The Sydney Thunder's WBBL title hopes are over after crashing to their sixth loss from their past seven games. AAP · Nov 28, 2023
Mooney makes fifth straight WBBL team of tournament Star Australian batter Beth Mooney has been picked as an opener in the WBBL's team of the tournament for a staggering fifth-straight season. AAP · Nov 27, 2023
Thunder, Strikers book WBBL finals spots with big wins The WBBL's finals series is taking shape after Sydney Thunder and Adelaide Strikers booked their spots alongside Perth Scorchers with big wins on Saturday. AAP · Nov 18, 2023
Thunder strike statement WBBL win over Brisbane Heat A tight eight-run win over fellow high-fliers the Brisbane Heat has allowed the Sydney Thunder to announce themselves as the real deal in the WBBL. AAP · Nov 6, 2023
Heat, Thunder secure big wins to lead the WBBL table Sri Lankan marquee player Chamari Athapaththu hit 69 from 40 balls to help the Sydney Thunder to a big nine-wicket win over the Melbourne Stars. AAP · Nov 4, 2023
From a broken bat to fixture woes: WBBL season starts with more than one bang With the first international draft already having an impact and wild swings in teams’ form, the stage is set for more Women’s Big Bash drama The Guardian - AU · Oct 29, 2023
Athapaththu shines in WBBL to keep Thunder rolling Sri Lankan star Chamari Athapaththu has smashed 80 from 54 balls to help the Sydney Thunder cruise to an eight-wicket WBBL win over the Melbourne Renegades. AAP · Oct 26, 2023
Thunder add Athapaththu to overflowing WBBL list Sri Lanka's Chamari Athapaththu will battle fellow overseas players Heather Knight, Marizanne Kapp and Lauren Bell for a WBBL slot at the Sydney Thunder. AAP · Oct 11, 2023
Asian Games: Indian women's cricket team wins gold in their maiden appearance NEW DELHI: Indian women's cricket team clinched a gold medal at the Asian Games during their inaugural appearance, triumphing over Sri Lanka by a margin of 19 runs in a hard-fought, low-scoring final held on a challenging pitch this Monday. The Times of India · Sep 25, 2023
Hanghzou Asian Games | India gets second gold as Titas blows away Sri Lanka in women’s cricket final India won by 19 runs.India's Titas Sadhu bowled a devastating spell (4-1-6-3) to help the women's cricket team win its maiden gold medal at the Asian Games, defeating Sri Lanka by 19 runs in a low-scoring final. The Hindu · Sep 25, 2023
Nat Sciver-Brunt breaks record to seal England series victory over Sri Lanka Sciver-Brunt smashed a 66-ball hundred as England cruised to a 161-run win The Independent UK · Sep 14, 2023
Stand-in captain Nat Sciver-Brunt hits a new high for England in milestone match She thrashed a 66-ball century in the one-day international against Sri Lanka. The Independent UK · Sep 14, 2023
Alice Davidson-Richards says England ‘really frustrated’ as rain ruins ODI Davidson-Richards and Charlie Dean were England’s only changes from the side that thumped Sri Lanka by seven wickets in the series opener. The Independent UK · Sep 12, 2023
England’s hopes of ODI victory against Sri Lanka thwarted by rain A strong bowling display from England had left Sri Lanka on 106 for nine when rain stopped play. The Independent UK · Sep 12, 2023
The Independent UK · Sep 6, 2023 England coach Jon Lewis: Picking untried players in T20 series was worth risk The tourists claimed a historic victory after winning the decider at Derby by seven wickets, thanks to Chamari Athapaththu’s heroics.
The Guardian - UK · Sep 6, 2023 Athapaththu stars again as Sri Lanka seal first T20 series win against England The captain took three wickets and added 44 runs in a historic victory which gave Sri Lanka their first series win against England, a 2-1 triumph
The Independent UK · Sep 6, 2023 Chamari Athapaththu stars to lead Sri Lanka to series win over England Athapaththu claimed figures of three for 21 and then hit 44.
The Guardian - UK · Sep 6, 2023 Sri Lanka beat England by seven wickets to win women’s T20 series – as it happened The mighty Chamari Atapaththu inspired Sri Lanka to their first series victory over England in any form of the game
The Independent UK · Sep 2, 2023 Heather Knight defends team selection after heavy defeat for England Women England continue to rotate in this series and selected five players aged 22 or under in Saturday’s loss.
The Guardian - UK · Sep 2, 2023 Chamari Athapaththu sets up T20 series decider as Sri Lanka cruise past England The Sri Lanka captain scored 55 off 31 balls in run chase to seal an eight wicket-win in the second T20 international after England were dismissed for 104
The Independent UK · Sep 2, 2023 England Women thrashed by Sri Lanka to set up series decider Sri Lanka chased down 105 with 40 balls to spare to set up a winner-takes-all clash at Derby on Wednesday.
ABC News · Feb 16, 2023 Australia's Georgia Wareham returns from a knee injury, earns spot in WPL and takes wickets at the T20 World Cup The leg-spinner says there were times she wasn't sure if she would be able to return to international cricket after a knee injury — now she's on her way to the WPL and taking wickets at the T20 World Cup.
AAP · Feb 15, 2023 Ellyse Perry wary of Athapaththu's World Cup threat Ellyse Perry is enjoying a "wonderful ride" as she continues to evolve as an Australian cricketing superstar - and she next has Sri Lanka in her sights.
Evening Standard · Feb 11, 2023 Women’s T20 World Cup: Sri Lanka stun hosts South Africa in opening upset Sri Lanka pulled off a shock upset in the opening match of the Women’s T20 World Cup with a three-run victory over hosts South Africa in Cape Town.
The Guardian - UK · Feb 10, 2023 Women’s T20 World Cup: Sri Lanka stun hosts South Africa in dramatic opener Sri Lanka’s captain, Chamari Athapaththu, laid the foundations for a three-run win over the hosts, South Africa, in Cape Town