Zillar Barta Desk, Sri Lanka : Sri Lanka captain Chamari Athapaththu delivered a stunning bowling performance against Indonesia in the Women’s Asia Cup 2026, claiming seven wickets for just five runs in 3.3 overs. Her sensational figures included a hat-trick and helped Sri Lanka secure a commanding 75-run victory.
Athapaththu’s spell was a landmark moment in women’s T20I cricket. Her 7/5 became the fifth-best bowling figures in Women’s T20I history and the best-ever figures by a bowler from a Full Member nation. She also became the first Sri Lankan woman to take a T20I hat-trick.
Sri Lanka had posted 124/7, with Nilakshika Silva scoring a crucial 50. Indonesia were then bowled out for just 49, as Athapaththu tore through their batting lineup.
It was a remarkable day for the Sri Lankan captain, who added another historic chapter to her already distinguished international career.
