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Chamari Athapaththu’s All-Round Blitz Demolishes Central Districts In Super Smash

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Chamari Athapaththu’s all-round show powered Northern to a big win [Source: @FanCode/x.com]Chamari Athapaththu’s all-round show powered Northern to a big win [Source: @FanCode/x.com]

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Chamari Athapaththu was the star of the show as Northern Districts Women crushed Central Districts Women by nine wickets in a lopsided encounter at Nelson on Monday. Chamari turned the game by showcasing her brilliance with both bat and ball in what was an all-round performance for the ages. 

Chamari’s Bowling Spells Trouble For Central

Chamari Athapaththu set the tone with the ball as she delivered a masterclass in how to keep batters on a leash. She was the pick of the bowlers, claiming 4/16 in her four overs. Every time she came on to bowl, it seemed like the batters were walking into a trap.

She struck early, removing Thamsyn Newton and Hannah Rowe in quick succession to leave Central reeling. Chamari’s variations were on point, and she had the batters second-guessing their every move.

Georgia Atkinson was the next to fall, clean bowled as Chamari tightened her grip on the game. Claudia Green’s dismissal was the icing on the cake, a perfect delivery that sent the stumps flying. Chamari’s spell was a clinic in control, choking the life out of Central’s innings and restricting them to just 112 runs.


Chamari Complements Her Bowling With Batting Brilliance

If Chamari’s bowling was clinical, her batting was pure carnage. Chasing a modest 113, she wasted no time getting into the groove. Pairing up with skipper Jess Watkin, Chamari went on the attack from ball one, smashing boundaries at will.

Her 45 off just 31 balls was a display of fearless batting, featuring eight fours and a six that had the crowd on their feet.

Her partnership with Watkin was a joy to watch. The duo put on 87 runs in no time, tearing apart Central’s bowling attack. Chamari’s drives were elegant, her pulls were powerful, and her intent was crystal clear that she wasn’t there to mess around.

Although she eventually fell to Ocean Bartlett, the damage was already done. By the time she walked off, Northern needed just a handful of runs to wrap things up.

Jess Watkin Finishes In Style

While Chamari stole the show, Watkin ensured the job was finished in style. Her unbeaten 51 off 32 balls was the perfect complement to Chamari’s blitz. Together, they made light work of the chase, completing it in just 12.4 overs with 44 balls to spare.