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Women's T20 World Cup: Athapaththu Praises Team Performance In Sri Lanka's Surprise Win Over South Africa

By IANS News February 11, 2023 • 13:29 PM View: 1146

After Sri Lanka stunned hosts South Africa by three runs in the opening match at the 2023 Women's T20 World Cup, captain Chamari Athapaththu hailed the team's performance in getting the surprise victory at Newlands Cricket Ground in Cape Town.

Chamari led Sri Lanka's charge with the bat through a superb 68 from 50 balls, the highest-ever score by a Sri Lankan batter at the Women's T20 World Cup. She also shared a record-breaking second-wicket stand of 86 with 17-year-old Vishmi Gunaratne as Sri Lanka made 129/4 in their 20 overs.

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