NEW DELHI: Sri Lanka’s reliable top-order batter Harshitha Samarawickrama had an outstanding ODI series in the Caribbean, playing a key part in Sri Lanka’s 2-1 series victory over the West Indies.
The left-handed player ended as the top scorer in the series, accumulating 171 runs from three ODIs with an average of 57.00. Samarawickrama demonstrated steady performance throughout, scoring 66, 35, and 70, effectively supporting Sri Lanka’s batting lineup amid tough Caribbean conditions.
Her contributions were crucial as Sri Lanka won the ODI series 2-1, and her performance as the opener earned her the Player of the Series award.
Pakistan captain Fatima Sana excelled with both bat and ball against the Proteas, despite the series ending 2-1 in both formats. She was especially outstanding in the shortest format, finishing as the top scorer with 146 runs at an average of 73.00 and a striking rate of 184.81.