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The Latest Breaking News from Chamari Athapaththu

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

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

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

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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 Independent UK

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 Guardian - UK

Chamari Athapaththu stars to lead Sri Lanka to series win over England

Athapaththu claimed figures of three for 21 and then hit 44.

The Independent UK

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 Guardian - UK

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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 Independent UK

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 Guardian - UK

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.

The Independent UK

Australia rout Sri Lanka by 10 wickets at Women's T20 World Cup

Gqeberha (South Africa) (AFP) - Australian opening batter Alyssa Healy said Australia had adapted well to "low and slow" conditions after they scored a commanding 10-wicket win over previously unbeaten Sri Lanka in their Women's T20 World Cup match at St George's Park in Gqeberha on Thursday.

AFP

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.

ABC News

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.

AAP

India beat Pakistan, Sri Lanka win again at T20 World Cup

Cape Town (AFP) - India and Sri Lanka came out on top in an all-Asian double-header on the third day of the Women's T20 World Cup at Newlands in Cape Town on Sunday.

AFP

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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.

AFP

Sri Lanka hail 'superstar' teen Gunarathne in T20 World Cup shock

Cape Town (AFP) - Teenager Vishmi Gunarathne was hailed as Sri Lanka's "young superstar" after helping her side to a shock three-run win over South Africa in the opening match of the Women's T20 World Cup.

AFP

'Fearless' Sri Lanka sink South Africa in T20 World Cup opener

Cape Town (AFP) - Sri Lankan captain Chamari Athapaththu said a fearless approach was key to her team's upset three-run win against hosts South Africa in the opening match of the Women's T20 World Cup at Newlands in Cape Town on Friday.

The Guardian - UK

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

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AFP

Athapaththu half-century sinks South Africa in T20 World Cup opener

Cape Town (AFP) - Sri Lankan captain Chamari Athapaththu made a classy half-century to lead her team to an upset three-run win against hosts South Africa in the opening match of the Women's T20 World Cup at Newlands in Cape Town on Friday.

AFP

Crying game inspires South Africa skipper Luus at T20 World Cup

Cape Town (AFP) - South Africa captain Sune Luus believes 25,000 fans packed inside Newlands on Friday will inspire an opening win at the Women's T20 World Cup even if her parents fail to make it.

AAP

Rain ruins Sixers-Renegades WBBL clash

The Melbourne Renegades were 1-64 after 11 overs when rain forced their home WBBL match against the Sydney Sixers to be abandoned.

The Guardian - UK

Alice Capsey shines as England’s T20 hopefuls chase down Sri Lanka total

Alice Capsey scored 44 runs off 45 balls as England chased down Sri Lanka’s 106 to win their Commonwealth Games opener by five wickets

The Guardian - UK

England begin Commonwealth Games cricket without captain Heather Knight

A lingering hip injury has ruled the 31-year-old out of the Sri Lanka match as women’s cricket makes its first ever appearance at the Games

Dynamite News

SL vs Ind: Sri Lanka win toss, opt to bowl against India in third ODI

Sri Lanka skipper Chamari Athapaththu won the toss and opted to bowl first against India in the third and final ODI of the three-match series here at the Pallekele International Cricket Stadium, Pallekele on Thursday. Read more on Dynamite News:

The Hindu

Spinner Radha Yadav moves up in Women’s T20 rankings

Smriti Mandhana (fourth), Jemimah Rodrigues (14th) and captain Harmanpreet Kaur (18th) have retained their places in the batting list.

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