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Sri Lanka Women vs Ireland Women, Match 20 Match Summary

SL-W vs IRE-W, 2026 - T20 Summary

Sri Lanka Women vs Ireland Women Scorecard
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Match 20, Bristol County Ground, Bristol , Jun 23, 2026
Sri Lanka Women Sri Lanka Women
134/1 (15.3/20)
Ireland Women Ireland Women
130/5 (20.0/20)
Sri Lanka Women beat Ireland Women by 9 wickets
  • Player of the Match
    Chamari Athapaththu
    106(61)&1/23(3)
IRE-W 130/5
Bat Top Batsmen
<a href=/cricket/players/117744-gaby-lewis-playerprofile>Gaby Lewis</a>
Gaby Lewis
59 (50)
  • 8x4s
  • 0x6s
  • 118SR
Alice Tector
Alice Tector
28 (21)
  • 3x4s
  • 0x6s
  • 133.33SR
Bowl Top Bowlers
SL-W 134/1
Bat Top Batsmen
<a href=/cricket/players/51612-atapattumudiyanselage-chamari-jayangani-playerprofile>Chamari Atapattu</a>
Chamari Atapattu
106 (61)
  • 17x4s
  • 2x6s
  • 173.77SR
Imesha Dulani
Imesha Dulani
20 (27)
  • 3x4s
  • 0x6s
  • 74.07SR
Bowl Top Bowlers
Bowler
Orla Prendergast
ECON 5.50
4
OVERS
22/1
R/W
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From Bristol to Leeds - Right then, that is all from this game, where Sri Lanka Women bag two crucial points and keep their campaign moving in the right direction, while Ireland Women's wait for a first-ever win at the T20 World Cup continues. But the action is far from over as we now shift our attention to Headingley in Leeds, where Australia Women take on Pakistan Women in what promises to be another fascinating contest. That game is just around the corner, so simply switch tabs and join us for all the action. Until then, cheers!
The victorious skipper of Sri Lanka Women - Chamari Athapaththu says that she loves Bristol and that she has scored most of her runs in England here. Mentions that she just played her natural game, they needed a partnership and she tried to lead from the front. Chamari shares that young Mithali Ayodhya did amazingly but also praises the entire bowling unit. Chamair shares that they have enjoyed the tournament, they have won two games and lost two but will give their all in the final match against Scotland. Unfortunately, they lost against the West Indies, whom they had defeated in a couple of games before the World Cup, but they cannot control the results and jokingly ask Gaby Lewis to do them a favour of beating the Windies. Ends by saying that they are in a bit of trouble, but will keep smiling and try to play their best cricket.
The captain of Ireland Women - Gaby Lewis says that it was a tough process to rebuild as they lost two early wickets. She adds that they played a bit slow and the girls are learning eventually. She reckons that their level has gone up and they will keep on getting better. Gaby further says that Chamari is a world-class player and she did what her team needed. She ends by saying that they will try to get better and hopefully get a win in the next game.
PLAYER OF THE MATCH - Chamari Athapaththu wins the award for her superb unbeaten century (106 off 61). She says that Bristol is very familiar to her and she always scores runs here. Unfortunately, she didn't score in the last game, but she played her natural game today and scored runs. Chamari adds that the bowlers did a good job, especially Mithali Ayodhya, and ends by saying that she is happy to get a big win.
Presentation Time...
One-way traffic - There is not much Ireland Women could do with the ball as they came up against a special player who never gave them even a sniff of a comeback. The Irish simply had no answers to Chamari Athapaththu's brilliance, and their inability to strike in the Powerplay made the task of defending the total even tougher. Orla Prendergast picked up the only wicket to fall, but apart from that, it was a difficult outing for Ireland as they slumped to yet another defeat.
Recovery and restraint - Earlier in the game, Ireland Women found themselves in early trouble at 19/3, but skipper Gaby Lewis and Leah Paul steadied the innings with a crucial 66-run partnership. Lewis led from the front with a fine half-century, while Paul played the perfect supporting role as the duo guided Ireland to a fighting total. Sri Lanka Women, meanwhile, produced a disciplined all-round bowling effort. Apart from a few lapses in the field, they were impressive throughout, with every bowler except Kavisha Dilhari and Nimasha Meepage getting among the wickets to keep Ireland's scoring in check.
Sri Lanka Women cruise through - Sri Lanka Women came out with plenty of intent in the chase, led brilliantly by skipper Chamari Athapaththu, who looked in sublime touch from the very first ball. She dominated the strike in the Powerplay, found the fence regularly, and propelled her side to 55 in the opening six overs. The left-hander then brought up a fine half-century and, after easing off briefly, shifted gears again to notch up a superb hundred, fittingly striking the winning runs with 27 balls to spare. At the other end, Kavisha Dilhari played her role to perfection, providing excellent support in an opening stand that laid the foundation for a commanding chase.
Captain fantastic - Now, that was pure domination from Sri Lanka Women! And if you had to guess who was at the heart of it, there was only going to be one answer - Chamari Athapaththu. The skipper led from the front with a magnificent hundred, a knock that will mean a little extra after a few tough outings as both player and captain. And fittingly, it came in Bristol, a venue she clearly loves. It was here that she smashed a famous unbeaten 178 against Australia at the ICC Women's World Cup in 2017, and almost ten years later, she has returned to the same ground to bring up her maiden T20 World Cup hundred and keep the Islanders alive.
15.3
4
Lara McBride To Chamari Athapaththu
FOUR! Chamari Athapaththu finishes off in style! Tossed up, outside off, Chamari Athapaththu steps out and drives it over extra cover for a boundary. Sri Lanka Women beat Ireland Women by 9 wickets, with 27 balls to spare.
15.2
0
Lara McBride To Chamari Athapaththu
Flatter, on leg, Chamari Athapaththu flicks it to the fielder at short fine leg.
15.1
1
Lara McBride To Nilakshika Silva
Scores are level now. Full, on leg, Nilakshika Silva flicks it through mid-wicket for a single.
Over 15 : 129/1
9 Runs
  • 1 WD 14.1
  • 414.1
  • 014.2
  • 114.3
  • 014.4
  • 114.5
  • 214.6
C. Athapaththu
102 (59)
N. Silva
3 (4)
A. Kelly
3-0-27-0
14.6
2
Arlene Kelly To Chamari Athapaththu
Short, on leg, Chamari Athapaththu pulls it over mid-wicket for a single. Just 2 more runs needed for the win now.
14.5
1
Arlene Kelly To Nilakshika Silva
A yorker, on off, Nilakshika Silva digs it to long off for a single.
14.4
0
Arlene Kelly To Nilakshika Silva
Short and wide, Nilakshika Silva looks to slap it but misses.
14.3
1
Arlene Kelly To Chamari Athapaththu
HUNDRED UP FOR CHAMARI ATHAPATHTHU! What a magnificent knock. A few days back, she called herself a failure as a captain, but she has responded here in style. Full, on leg, Chamari Athapaththu knocks it to mid on for a single. That is her first hundred in the Women's T20 World Cup. She takes off her helmet and points to her name on the back of her shirt. Truly special!
14.2
0
Arlene Kelly To Chamari Athapaththu
Full, on off, Chamari Athapaththu blocks it to the left of the bowler.
14.1
4
Arlene Kelly To Chamari Athapaththu
FOUR! Chamari Athapaththu moves to 99 now! What a knock this has been. Full and outside off, Chamari Athapaththu picks it well and drills it past point for a boundary.
14.1
wd
Arlene Kelly To Chamari Athapaththu
Wide! Sways it down leg, Chamari Athapaththu looks to flick it but misses.
DRINKS BREAK! Sri Lanka Women just need 11 more runs now. Chamari Athapaththu is just 5 runs away from a magnificent century as well. It is going to be easy for Sri Lanka Women. They needed a big win to stay alive in this competition, and that is exactly what Chamari Athapaththu has provided them. The result is inevitable here, and all Ireland Women can try to do is delay it.
Over 14 : 120/1
6 Runs
  • 113.1
  • 013.2
  • 013.3
  • 013.4
  • 413.5
  • 113.6
C. Athapaththu
95 (55)
N. Silva
2 (2)
O. Prendergast
4-0-22-1
13.6
1
Orla Prendergast To Chamari Athapaththu
Much fuller, on leg, Chamari Athapaththu flicks it to mid-wicket for a single.
13.5
4
Orla Prendergast To Chamari Athapaththu
FOUR! Chamari Athapaththu moves to 94 now! A slower one, outside off, Chamari Athapaththu reads it well and lifts it magnificently over extra cover for a boundary.
13.4
0
Orla Prendergast To Chamari Athapaththu
Another dot from Orla Prendergast. Full, on off, Chamari Athapaththu moves forward and taps it to point.
13.3
0
Orla Prendergast To Chamari Athapaththu
Back of a length, down leg, Chamari Athapaththu looks to block it but wears it high on her pads.
13.2
0
Orla Prendergast To Chamari Athapaththu
Beaten! Back of a length, outside off, Chamari Athapaththu looks to cut it but misses.
13.1
1
Orla Prendergast To Nilakshika Silva
Short, on leg, Nilakshika Silva pulls it to backward square leg for a single.
Sri Lanka Women are 114/1 after 13 overs. They just need 17 more runs to win. Orla Prendergast continues...
Over 13 : 114/1
16 Runs
  • 412.1
  • 612.2
  • 112.3
  • 112.4
  • 412.5
  • 012.6
C. Athapaththu
90 (50)
N. Silva
1 (1)
A. Maguire
3-0-35-0
12.6
0
Aimee Maguire To Chamari Athapaththu
Tossed up, on leg, Chamari Athapaththu sweeps it to the fielder at short fine leg.
12.5
4
Aimee Maguire To Chamari Athapaththu
FOUR! Chamari Athapaththu moves to 90 now! Tossed up, outside off, Chamari Athapaththu takes a step forward and drives it over extra cover for a boundary.
12.4
1
Aimee Maguire To Nilakshika Silva
Slower through the air, a full toss, Nilakshika Silva sweeps it through mid-wicket for a single.
Full Commentary
15 OV
9 Runs
A. Kelly to C. Athapaththu N. Silva
  • 1 WD 14.1
  • 414.1
  • 014.2
  • 114.3
  • 014.4
  • 114.5
  • 214.6
14 OV
6 Runs
O. Prendergast to N. Silva C. Athapaththu
  • 113.1
  • 013.2
  • 013.3
  • 013.4
  • 413.5
  • 113.6
13 OV
16 Runs
A. Maguire to C. Athapaththu N. Silva
  • 412.1
  • 612.2
  • 112.3
  • 112.4
  • 412.5
  • 012.6
12 OV
2 Runs
O. Prendergast to I. Dulani C. Athapaththu
  • 111.1
  • 011.2
  • 111.3
  • 011.4
  • 011.5
  • W 11.6
11 OV
10 Runs
C. Murray to I. Dulani C. Athapaththu
  • 010.1
  • 410.2
  • 010.3
  • 110.4
  • 1 WD 10.5
  • 410.5
  • 010.6
10 OV
8 Runs
A. Kelly to C. Athapaththu I. Dulani
  • 19.1
  • 09.2
  • 09.3
  • 1 B 9.4
  • 49.5
  • 29.6
9 OV
9 Runs
C. Murray to C. Athapaththu I. Dulani
  • 18.1
  • 18.2
  • 68.3
  • 08.4
  • 18.5
  • 08.6
8 OV
6 Runs
L. McBride to I. Dulani C. Athapaththu
  • 07.1
  • 17.2
  • 07.3
  • 17.4
  • 47.5
  • 07.6
7 OV
8 Runs
C. Murray to C. Athapaththu I. Dulani
  • 16.1
  • 06.2
  • 16.3
  • 46.4
  • 06.5
  • 26.6
6 OV
5 Runs
O. Prendergast to C. Athapaththu I. Dulani
  • 05.1
  • 05.2
  • 15.3
  • 45.4
  • 05.5
  • 05.6
5 OV
13 Runs
A. Maguire to C. Athapaththu I. Dulani
  • 44.1
  • 44.2
  • 04.3
  • 44.4
  • 14.5
  • 04.6
4 OV
11 Runs
L. McBride to C. Athapaththu I. Dulani
  • 23.1
  • 03.2
  • 43.3
  • 43.4
  • 13.5
  • 03.6
3 OV
11 Runs
A. Kelly to C. Athapaththu
  • 22.1
  • 02.2
  • 42.3
  • 42.4
  • 02.5
  • 12.6
2 OV
9 Runs
O. Prendergast to I. Dulani C. Athapaththu
  • 1 WD 1.1
  • 11.1
  • 01.2
  • 41.3
  • 11.4
  • 11.5
  • 11.6
1 OV
6 Runs
A. Maguire to C. Athapaththu I. Dulani
  • 40.1
  • 00.2
  • 00.3
  • 00.4
  • 10.5
  • 10.6
Match Info
  • Venue Bristol County Ground, Bristol
  • Weather Bright and Sunny
  • Toss Sri Lanka Women won the toss and elected to field
  • Result Sri Lanka Women beat Ireland Women by 9 wickets
  • Player of the Match Chamari Athapaththu
  • Umpire Kim Cotton (NZ), Candace La Borde (WI) and Saleema Imtiaz (PAK)
  • Referee GS Lakshmi (IND)
Match Notes
  • Innings Break: Sri Lanka Women 130/5 in 20.0 overs
  • G Lewis dropped on 58 by I Dulani in 17.4 overs
  • Referral 1 (17.2 ovs): SL-W against A Tector (LBW) Unsuccessful (SL-W: 1, IRE-W: 2)
  • Sri Lanka Women 100/4 in 15.6 overs
  • G Lewis 20th T20I fifty: 50 runs in 40 balls (7x4) (0x6)
  • Drinks: Sri Lanka Women 85/4 in 14.0 overs
  • 4th wkt Partnership: 50 off 44 balls between G Lewis (34) and L Paul (16)
  • Sri Lanka Women 51/3 in 9.2 overs
  • Drinks: Sri Lanka Women 30/3 in 6.0 overs
  • Mandatory Power play (1-6): Sri Lanka Women 30/3 in 6.0 overs
  • C Athapaththu 4th T20I hundred: 100 runs in 58 balls (16x4) (2x6)
  • Sri Lanka Women 102/1 in 12.1 overs
  • Referral 1 (10.3 ovs): IRE-W against I Dulani (LBW) Unsuccessful (SL-W: 2, IRE-W: 1)
  • I Dulani dropped on 13 by L Paul in 8.2 overs
  • C Athapaththu T20I fifty: 52 runs in 30 balls (10x4) (0x6)
  • Drinks: Sri Lanka Women 55/0 in 6.0 overs
  • Sri Lanka Women 50/0 in 4.5 overs
  • 1st wkt Partnership: 50 off 29 balls between C Athapaththu (46) and I Dulani (3)
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