Athapaththu’s hat-trick-laced seven-for headlines Indonesia rout

Sri Lanka Women vs Indonesia – Women’s Asia Cup (2 Sep 2024)

• Result: Sri Lanka Women 124/7 (20 overs) beat Indonesia Women 49/10 (18.3 overs) by 75 runs.

• Key Performances

  • Chamari Athapaththu – 7 wickets for 5 runs (7/5), career-best figures, first five‑wicket haul for a Sri Lankan in T20Is and the first Women’s T20I hat‑trick for Sri Lanka.
  • Nilakshika Silva – 50 runs (50 off 43 balls), her third T20I half‑century, anchoring the chase from 62/6 to 124/7.
  • Sanjana Kavindi – 15 runs.
  • Indonesia bowlers: Dewi 3/23, Maypriani 2/19.

• Match Highlights

  • Sri Lanka recovered from 62/6, with Silva’s aggressive batting turning the innings.
  • Athapaththu’s spell dismantled Indonesia’s batting line‑up, ending with a hat‑trick (dismissals of Ariani, Maypriani, Paramitha).
  • Indonesia’s top order managed only 49 runs; the team was 29/5 after 10 overs.

• Notable Records

  • Athapaththu’s 7/5 is the best T20I bowling figure for a Sri Lankan player.
  • First Women’s T20I hat‑trick for Sri Lanka.

Brief Scorecard

Sri Lanka continue their winning streak in the tournament.