Inoka Ranaweera

Inoka Ranaweera is a highly skilled Sri Lankan cricketer and former captain of the women's national team, born on February 18, 1986, in Balapitiya. With a career spanning over a decade, she has consistently demonstrated her prowess as a left-arm orthodox bowler and lower-order batter. Ranaweera's impressive journey includes becoming the first Sri Lankan woman to take an ODI hat-trick in November 2015 against New Zealand, where she took three wickets off the last three balls of the innings.

Some of her notable achievements include winning the Sri Lanka Cricket award for Women's ODI Bowler of the Year in 2016 and 2017. She has played 79 ODI matches, taking 79 wickets with a best bowling figure of 4/39, and 84 T20I matches, claiming 92 wickets with a best figure of 4/7. Ranaweera has been part of Sri Lanka's squads for several major tournaments, including the 2021 Women's Cricket World Cup Qualifier, the 2022 Commonwealth Games Cricket Qualifier, and the 2024 ICC Women's T20 World Cup.

With her exceptional bowling skills and experience, Ranaweera is a valuable asset to the Sri Lankan team. Her ability to adapt to different formats and opposition makes her a vital player. As she continues to be part of Sri Lanka's squad for the 2025 ICC Women's ODI World Cup, fans can expect to see more impressive performances from this talented cricketer. With her impressive track record and continued participation in major tournaments, Ranaweera's future in international cricket looks promising.