Chamari Athapaththu completes 4,000 runs in Women's ODIs: Key stats
What's the story
Sri Lanka skipper Chamari Athapaththu has attained the milestone of 4,000 runs in Women's ODIs. The ace batter achieved the landmark with her 1st run against Bangladesh in Match 21 of the ICC Women's World Cup. The match being held at the Dr DY Patil Sports Academy, Navi Mumbai, saw Sri Lanka opt to bat first. Here are further details and stats.
Information
Athapaththu scores a vital 46-run knock
Athapaththu scored a vital 43-ball 46. Her knock had six fours and two sixes. She perished in the 13th over with SL-W getting reduced to 72/2. Rabeya Khan dismissed the batter, trapping her leg before wicket.
Stats
20th batter to complete 4,000 runs in WODIs
Playing her 120th WODI, Athapaththu has raced to 4,045 runs at 35.17 with the help of nine tons and 20 fifties. Notably, 677 of her WODI runs have come in the ICC Women's World Cup at 37.61. As per ESPNcricinfo, Athapaththu is the 20th batter in Women's ODIs to clock 4,000 runs. She is also the first Sri Lankan batter to attain the milestone.
Breakdown
Breaking down the batter's stats in Women's ODIs
In 56 home WODIs, Athapaththu has amassed 1,934 runs at 35.81. She has 5 tons and 8 fifties. In 44 away matches (home of opposition), Athapaththu owns 1,260 runs at 30. She has three tons and 5 fifties. In 20 neutral venue games, she has amassed 851 runs at 44.78 with one ton and 7 fifties under her belt.