June 29: Chamari’s recored breaking hundred and Asalanka’s debut
On This Day in 2000, Sanath Jayasuriya and Marvan Atapattu made a 335-run partnership for the first wicket against Pakistan.
On This Day in 2017, Sri Lankan Women’s team captain Chamari Athapaththu scored her highest score in Women’s ODI matches. She scored an unbeaten 178 runs against Australia in the ICC Women’s World Cup. It’s helped Sri Lanka score 257 runs against Australia’s Women. However, Australia’s Women’s team managed to chase down the target successfully. With that loss against Australia, Chamari’s 178 runs were recorded as the Most runs in a match on the losing side.
On This Day in 2017, the Sri Lanka Women’s Team scored their highest team total in ODI matches against Australia Women. Sri Lanka Women’s scored 257 runs for the loss of nine wickets in their 50 overs. Chamari Athapaththu was the star with the bat and scored an unbeaten 178 runs.
On This Day in 2021, Sri Lankan middle-order batter Charith Asalanka made his ODI debut on his birthday. He was the 198th player to represent Sri Lanka in ODI matches. However, He was dismissed for a duck in his debut inning against England.
On This Day in 2021, Praveen Jayawickrama made his debut in ODI matches against England. He was the 199th Sri Lankan to play an ODI match for Sri Lanka.
On This Day in 2021, all-rounder Dhananjaya Lakshan made his debut in ODI matches. He became the 200th player to represent Sri Lanka in ODI matches.
On This Day in 2021, Sri Lankan wicketkeeper batsman Kusal Perera passed 3000 runs in ODI matches.
