Chamari Athapaththu's Magnificent Century Leads Sri Lanka Women to Stunning Victory Over South Africa in 3rd ODI
Chamari Athapaththu's Heroics Lead Sri Lanka Women to Remarkable Victory
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| Chamari Athapaththu 195* off 139 balls © SLC |
In a thrilling encounter, South Africa Women posted a formidable total of 301/5 in their 50 overs, propelled by an exceptional batting display led by skipper Laura Wolvaardt. Wolvaardt's unbeaten 184, the fourth-highest individual score in Women's ODIs, anchored the innings, with valuable contributions from Marizanne Kapp and Nadine de Klerk adding momentum to South Africa's charge.
South Africa's innings started steadily with Wolvaardt and Goodall capitalizing on the powerplay, accumulating runs while applying pressure on the Sri Lankan bowlers. Despite losing a few wickets in the middle overs, Wolvaardt's commanding century and partnerships kept the Proteas in a strong position. Sri Lanka's bowling, relying heavily on spinners, struggled to contain the Proteas' batting onslaught. Run outs and occasional breakthroughs aside, South Africa's aggressive approach dominated the innings, setting a challenging target for Sri Lanka.
Watch : Laura Wolvaardt 184 not out in 1st innings
In response, Sri Lanka Women faced early setbacks in their chase but found resilience in skipper Chamari Athapaththu's sensational batting. Athapaththu's brilliant century, supported by Nilakshi de Silva's composed innings, turned the tide in Sri Lanka's favor. Their partnership of 179 runs for the fifth wicket proved pivotal in the run chase.
Despite Ayabonga Khaka and South Africa's efforts to stem the flow of runs, Athapaththu's masterclass guided Sri Lanka to a remarkable victory. Her unbeaten 195 off 139 balls, including 26 boundaries and 5 sixes, showcased her prowess and determination, making this match a memorable moment in women's ODI history.
Watch :- Chamari Athapaththu Masterclass🏏🎉 Sri Lanka Women dominate the Proteas with a stunning victory!
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Overall, the match highlighted the competitive spirit and talent of both teams, with Chamari Athapaththu emerging as the standout performer, steering Sri Lanka Women to an impressive triumph against South Africa.
Highest run chase in Women's ODI :
1) 305/4- Sri Lanka Women vs South Africa Women(2024)
2) 289/6- Australia Women vs New Zealand Women(2012)
3) 285/4- Australia Women vs India Women(2023)
