WATCH: Chamari Athapaththu cleans up Hannah Rowe with beauty in CD vs ND clash at Women’s Super Smash 2024-25
In the eighth match of Women’s Super Smash 2024-25 in Seddon Park, Chamari Athapatthu she showed her versatile skills, leading Northern districts to a great victory against Central districts. Her performance with bat and ball was instrumental in securing a comprehensive victory for her team.
Chamari Athapaththa is fired by Hannah Rowe with a peach
Central Districts won the toss and opted to bat first, a decision that backfired dramatically as Athapaththu worked her way through their batting order, helping her side bowl them out for just 112 in 18.4 overs.
The Sri Lankan captain was an outstanding bowler, claiming a brilliant 4 wickets for just 16 runs in her 4-over spell, including the first over. Her most attractive moment was when she rejected Hannah Rowe with the delivery of pure shine.
In the 5th over of the Central Districts innings, after he had already been removed Thamsyn Newton for 4 runs, Athapaththu bowled an absolute gem and sent Rowe back for a duck. A classic off-spin delivery hit mid on and smashed the stumps. Rowe tried to play it on the on-side but misjudged the length, with the ball sliding through the gap between bat and pad to rip out the bails.
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Hollie Armitage turned out to be the only bright sign for Central Districts
Opening the dough Hollie Armitage was the only bright spot for Central Districts in the match against Northern Districts. She ended up scoring an excellent 61 runs off 48 balls, including five boundaries. The rest of the batsmen never stood up as the team were bundled out for just 112.
Jess Watkin, Athapaththa sizzle in the chase
Chasing a paltry target, Northern Districts managed to wrap up the game in 12.4 overs with nine wickets in play. Captain Jess Watkin remained unbeaten on 51 off 32 balls, including 7 fours and a six. Athapaththu, on the other hand, played a handy knock of 45 runs with the help of 8 fours and a six. The Sri Lankan veteran was also named player of the match for her all-round heroics.
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This article was first published on WomenCricket.comand Cricket times company.
