Athapaththu's stunning century helps Sri Lanka thrash Ireland
Sri Lanka captain Chamari Athapaththu hits an unbeaten 106, the highest score of the 2026 T20 World Cup, as she leads her team to a comfortable nine-wicket win against Ireland, a victory which keeps their slim hopes of reaching the semi-finals alive.
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Sri Lanka captain Chamari Athapaththu hits an unbeaten 106, the highest score of the 2026 T20 World Cup, as she leads her team to a comfortable nine-wicket win against Ireland, a victory which keeps their slim hopes of reaching the semi-finals alive.
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