WATCH: Chamari Athapaththu clears Hannah Rowe with a beauty in CD vs ND clash at Women’s Super Smash 2024-25

In the eighth game of Women’s Super Smash 2024-25 in Seddon Park, Chamari Athapatthu showed his all-round prowess, leading Northern Districts to a resounding victory against Central Districts. His performance with both bat and ball was instrumental in securing a comprehensive victory for his team.

Chamari Athapaththu dismisses Hannah Rowe with a peach

Central Districts won the toss and elected to bat first, a decision that backfired spectacularly as Athapaththu went through his batting order, helping them out for just 112 in 18.4 overs.

The Sri Lankan captain was the standout specimen with the ball, claiming a brilliant haul of 4 wickets for just 16 runs in her spell of 4 overs, including a maiden. His most striking moment was when he fired her Hannah Rowe with a delivery of great brilliance.

In the 5th envelope of the Central Districts tickets, after having eliminated Thamsyn Newton for 4 runs, Athapaththu bowled an absolute gem to send Rowe for a duck. The classic off-spin delivery was pitched on middle and cracked the stumps. Rowe tried to play it on the side but misjudged the length, with the ball sliding through the gap between bat and pad to rip the bails.

Here is the video:

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Hollie Armitage turns out to be the only bright sign for the central districts

Opening mixer Hollie Armitage was the only bright spot for Central Districts in the match against Northern Districts. He ended up scoring a well-made 61 runs off 48 balls, including five boundaries. The rest of the batsmen never got up as the team were bundled out for just 112.

Jess Watkin, Athapaththu screeching in pursuit

Chasing the paltry target, Northern Districts managed to wrap up the game in 12.4 overs with nine wickets in hand. 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 heroics throughout.

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This article was first published in WomenCricket.coma Cricket time company