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Athapaththu Shatters T20 World Cup Record!
23 Jun
Summary
- Chamari Athapaththu scored an unbeaten 106 off 61 balls.
- She is the first to score a century in a T20 World Cup run chase.
- Sri Lanka secured a nine-wicket victory over Ireland.
Chamari Athapaththu etched her name in the record books on June 23, 2026. The Sri Lankan captain achieved the unparalleled feat of scoring a century in a successful run chase during an ICC Women's T20 World Cup match. She remained unbeaten on 106 runs from just 61 deliveries, powering Sri Lanka's pursuit of 131 runs against Ireland.
Athapaththu's spectacular innings featured 17 boundaries and two sixes, showcasing exceptional batting prowess. This historic century surpassed Shemaine Campbelle's previous record of 90 runs, set in 2026. The outstanding performance led Sri Lanka to a commanding nine-wicket victory in the Group B match held at Bristol's County Ground.
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