Chamari Athapaththu delivered a decisive all-round performance as Sri Lanka edged Bangladesh by three runs in a rain-shortened third T20I in Sylhet on May 2, completing a 3–0 series sweep.
The match was reduced to nine overs per side, with Athapaththu leading from the front with 41 off 27 balls, striking five boundaries and a six at a strike rate of 151.85. Her consistency across the series saw her finish as the leading run-scorer with 115 runs from three matches. She also contributed with the ball, ending as the second-highest wicket-taker with four wickets at an economy rate of 5.50.
Sri Lanka posted 87 for 6 in their allotted overs, with Imesha Dulani adding 19 off 10 balls and Kavisha Dilhari contributing 15 runs late in the innings.
For Bangladesh, Sultana Khatun was the most effective with the ball, claiming 3 wickets for just 8 runs in two overs. Sanjida Akter Meghla also picked up a wicket, conceding 16 runs from her two overs.
Bangladesh Fall Just Short in Chase
Bangladesh lost Dilara Akter early for 9. Juairiya Ferdous scored 15, while Sobhana Mostary added 21 to keep the chase on track. Captain Nigar Sultana chipped in with 13, but Sri Lanka maintained pressure throughout.
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Athapaththu and Sugandika Kumari led the bowling effort with two wickets each, while Nimasha Madushani and Kavisha Dilhari took one apiece. Bangladesh finished on 84 for 6, falling three runs short in a closely contested finish.
Sri Lanka’s disciplined performance with both bat and ball ensured a clean sweep of the series.
