Sri Lanka Women have made steady progress in international cricket and are now one of the stronger teams in Asia. Their biggest recent achievement came in 2024, when they won their first Women’s Asia Cup title by defeating India in the final. Chamari Athapaththu was named Player of the Tournament.
Sri Lanka will also be part of the inaugural ICC Women’s Champions Trophy 2027. The tournament will be played in India from February 14 to 28, 2027, with six teams competing in the T20I format. Sri Lanka will be looking to make a strong impact against the world’s top teams.
Sri Lanka Women’s Overall Record
| Format | Matches | Wins | Losses | Ties | No Results |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tests | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| ODIs | 219 | 74 | 128 | 0 | 17 |
| T20Is | 190 | 75 | 109 | 0 | 6 |
Sri Lanka Women’s ODI World Cup Record
Sri Lanka have not yet reached the semi-final or final of the Women’s ODI World Cup. Their best performance came in 2013, when they finished fifth. Sri Lanka have produced some memorable ODI performances despite not reaching the later stages regularly. One of their biggest wins came in 2024 when Chamari Athapaththu scored an unbeaten 195 against South Africa, Sri Lanka successfully chased 302, setting a women’s ODI record for the highest successful chase at the time.
| Year | Result |
|---|---|
| 1997 | Quarter-finals |
| 2000 | Group Stage |
| 2005 | Group Stage |
| 2009 | Group Stage |
| 2013 | 5th Place |
| 2017 | Group Stage |
| 2022 | Did not qualify |
| 2025 | Group Stage |
Sri Lanka Women’s T20 World Cup Record
Sri Lanka have appeared in every Women’s T20 World Cup since 2009 but have not yet reached the semi-finals.Sri Lanka improved their performance in the 2026 T20 World Cup, winning three matches in a single edition for the first time. Chamari Athapaththu also scored her first T20 World Cup century, making an unbeaten 106 against Ireland.
| Year | Result |
|---|---|
| 2009 | Group Stage |
| 2010 | Group Stage |
| 2012 | Group Stage |
| 2014 | Group Stage |
| 2016 | Group Stage |
| 2018 | Group Stage |
| 2020 | Group Stage |
| 2023 | Group Stage |
| 2024 | Group Stage |
| 2026 | Group Stage |
Sri Lanka Women’s 2024 Asia Cup Triumph
The 2024 Women’s Asia Cup was a historic tournament for Sri Lanka. They defeated India in the final to win their first Asia Cup title. Athapaththu scored 61 in the final, while Harshitha Samarawickrama made an unbeaten 69. Athapaththu finished the tournament as Player of the Tournament after scoring 304 runs.
Chamari Athapaththu’s Records
Chamari Athapaththu is the biggest name in Sri Lankan women’s cricket. She has scored more than 3,000 ODI runs, nine ODI centuries and several T20I centuries.
Her unbeaten 195 against South Africa in 2024 remains one of the greatest innings in women’s ODI cricket. She also became the first Sri Lankan woman to score a T20 World Cup century when she made 106 not out against Ireland in 2026.
Sri Lanka Women’s Major Records
| Achievement | Record |
|---|---|
| Women’s Asia Cup titles | 1 |
| Asia Cup title | 2024 |
| Best ODI World Cup finish | 5th, 2013 |
| Best T20 World Cup finish | Group Stage |
| Highest successful ODI chase | 302 |
| T20 World Cup wins in 2026 | 3 |
| First T20 World Cup century | Chamari Athapaththu, 2026 |
| Champions Trophy 2027 | Qualified |
Sri Lanka Women Before Champions Trophy 2027
Sri Lanka have shown that they can challenge stronger teams, particularly in T20 cricket. Their 2024 Asia Cup triumph and improved 2026 T20 World Cup campaign are positive signs.
The team will rely heavily on Chamari Athapaththu, Harshitha Samarawickrama and other experienced players. If Sri Lanka can maintain consistency, they could surprise some of the bigger teams at the Champions Trophy.
Sri Lanka may not be the top favourite, but they can beat strong teams. Their 2024 Asia Cup win showed their ability to perform in big matches. The Champions Trophy 2027 will be another chance for them to win a major ICC title.
Sri Lanka Women have improved in recent years. With Chamari Athapaththu leading the team, they will look to play well against the best teams and make a strong impact in the ICC Women’s Champions Trophy 2027.