Twitter Reactions: Chamari Athapaththu shines as Sri Lanka clinch T20I series against England

The three-match T20I affair of the ongoing multi-format series between England women and Sri Lanka women finally came to an end, with Sri Lanka gaining the upper hand ultimately and clinching the series 2-1. Both sides faced each other in the third T20I of the series on Wednesday, September 6, at the County Ground in Derby. 

Speaking of the game, England came in to bat first after losing the toss and got off to a horrid start. Openers Danni Wyatt and Maia Bouchier were sent packing for 0 and 23 runs, respectively. Furthermore, things went from bad to worse as Alice Capsey was dismissed for just nine runs. Heather Knight and Amy Jones added 18 and 20 runs on the board, respectively.

Furthermore, with late pushes by Danielle Gibson and Sarah Glenn, who scored 21 and 16* runs, England posted 116 runs in the first innings. Sri Lanka put forth an excellent performance with the ball, as skipper Chamari Athapaththu asserted her dominance.

Athapaththu was the highest wicket-taker for Sri Lanka in the first innings, taking three wickets and conceding 21 runs in four overs. Furthermore, Udeshika Prabodhani and Kavisha Dilhari took two wickets, with Inoshi Priyadharshani and Inoka Ranaweera striking once.

Athapaththu’s masterclass helped Sri Lanka clinch series

Aiming to chase down the target of 117 runs, Sri Lanka got off to a brilliant start as skipper Athapaththu showcased her brilliance with the bat as well. Scoring 44 runs in 28 deliveries, Athapaththu propelled her side to a brilliant start. Furthermore, Anushka Sanjeewani scored 20 runs in 16 deliveries, with Harshitha Samarawickrama adding 26* runs in 28 balls.

Losing just three wickets during the run chase, Sri Lanka chased down the target in just 17 overs and won the game by seven wickets. As for England, Sarah Glenn and Alice Capsey were the only wicket-takers for the side, with two and one wicket to their names, respectively. With the win, the T20I series between Sri Lanka women and England women came to an end. Both sides will now gear up for the ODI games of the multi-format series.

Here are the best tweets from the game between England women and Sri Lanka women:

Sri Lanka have done it! 🇱🇰

They have won a series against England for the first time. To do so in England’s backyard is even more impressive.

SL’s #ENGWvSLW 2-1 T20I series win is a massive result for women’s cricket.

Chamari Athapaththu and Co’s momentous year continues. pic.twitter.com/EVNic01VSD

— Annesha Ghosh (@ghosh_annesha) September 6, 2023

Historical series victory for our women’s team in England! Beats England 2-1 in England to secure the first ever T20 series victory over England! Congrats Sri Lanka’s iron women! 🇱🇰#SriLanka #ENGWvSLW

— Ulfath Uwais (@UlfathUwais) September 7, 2023

Sri Lanka have done it! 🇱🇰

They have won a series against England for the first time. To do so in England’s backyard is even more impressive.

SL’s #ENGWvSLW 2-1 T20I series win is a massive result for women’s cricket.

Chamari Athapaththu and Co’s momentous year continues.… pic.twitter.com/TepDM5Kvnp

— Fourth Umpire (@UmpireFourth) September 6, 2023

Player of the Decider ✅

Player of the Series ✅

Victorious captain ✅

Yet to be deemed good enough to play in the #WPL and #TheHundred or find a club in #WBBL09 ✅

That’s Chamari Athapaththu for you.#ENGWvSLW | #ENGvSL pic.twitter.com/CVCylajjXd

— Annesha Ghosh (@ghosh_annesha) September 6, 2023

1st ever T20 series win in England!!!
You girls did amazingly well! 😭❤️ #ENGWvSLW https://t.co/ULpQMueArd

— සෙදෝනා of Bebbanburg (@Sedona_B) September 6, 2023

SL need to look for other batter at 4. Vishmi is not good. Playing test in t20i. #ENGwvSLw

— Sugu (@MegHPK07) September 6, 2023

Congratulations to SL🇱🇰 Women’s Cricket team for the historic series win against England👏
Doing so in their own backyard makes it even more special💪
The character Chamari & her team have shown throughout the past year is promising and it’ll do wonders for the Women’s game in SL

— Lasith Malinga (@malinga_ninety9) September 7, 2023

Congratulations ⁦@OfficialSLC⁩ ladies 👏👏 what a series .Weldone ⁦@58Chamari⁩ &co 👏👏 pic.twitter.com/KmjzZOvNZ8

— Angelo Mathews (@Angelo69Mathews) September 7, 2023

Congrats to Sri Lanka’s women’s cricket team on their historic series victory in the Uk.

— Ian Raphael Bishop (@irbishi) September 7, 2023

The @OfficialSLC ladies keep getting better and better. What a brilliant effort led as always by dazzling @58Chamari . @OfficialSLC needs to keep investing more in the women’s program at all levels. The potential is immense and obvious.

— Kumar Sangakkara (@KumarSanga2) September 6, 2023

Historic series win for Sri Lanka Women against England Women
Warm Congratulations to Chamari & Co 👏🏼👏🏼#ENGvSL

— Dimuth Karunarathna (@IamDimuth) September 6, 2023