Chamari Athapaththu was rewarded for her exceptional year with the bat in ODIs. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
The Sri Lanka top-order batter made significant contributions with the bat and as captain, notably leading the side to a first bilateral series win over New Zealand.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Chamari Athapaththu in 2023 in ODIs 415 runs and 1 wicket in 8 matches.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Athapaththu showcased exceptional skills and leadership throughout the year, excelling both as a captain and a player in the ODI format.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Athapaththu started the year as skipper with a 1-0 win in a rain-truncated series over Bangladesh. With the first two matches not producing a result due to rain, the final clash turned into a decider.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
In a 30-over-a-side game, the skipper stroked a 60-ball 64 laced with six fours and four sixes to propel Sri Lanka to 186. With the ball, Athapaththu got rid of her opposite number and top-scorer Nigar Sultana to put her side in pole position for victory.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Her finest hours as a player and captain came against New Zealand, where Sri Lanka recorded their first-ever bilateral series win (2-1) over the White Ferns.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Athapaththu starred in both victories with a couple of fiery centuries that blew New Zealand away. Her 108* and 140* came in pressure chases and on both occasions, the opener was at the crease to guide her team to victory.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Her significance in the team became even more evident during the series against England, where Sri Lanka suffered a 2-0 defeat on foreign soil, largely due to lean returns from the 33-year-old.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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