Sri Lanka women made their international debut in the 1990s and have developed a name for gritty spin bowling and resourceful batting.
Chamari Athapaththu, one of the most explosive left-handed openers in the game, has been the centrepiece of the modern team. Sri Lanka won the Women's Asia Cup in 2024 and has beaten several top-ranked sides in recent years.
Coach: Rumesh Ratnayake
Captain: Chamari Athapaththu