Shashikala Siriwardene: Biography, Records, Age, Height, Achievements, Family and Career Statistics

Hettimulla Appuhamilage Shashikala Siriwardene, whose real name is Shashikala Dedunu Siriwardene, and born on February 14, 1985, in Colombo, Sri Lanka, is a former cricketer who captained the Sri Lankan women’s cricket team in WODIs. Sri Lankan cricketer Shashikala Siriwardene is best known for being an all-rounder. She has played the game in four different ways and has played for Sri Lanka in many international tournaments.

Siriwardene started playing cricket when she was 12 years old in her home city of Galle. She then played for the Sri Lankan national team in the 2009 Women’s World Cup. She has also played for the Sri Lankan women’s team in the World Twenty20 and the Asia Cup. Since her debut in 2009, Siriwardene has been a vital part of the Sri Lankan team. She has seen extensive action in every match as a key squad member. She is also the captain of the women’s team for Sri Lanka.

Siriwardene has always done well for the team, and in the Women’s World Cup, she has taken the most wickets. She is also a multiple-time Player of the Match winner. Siriwardene has been an active member of the Sri Lankan cricket community as well as a member of numerous committees and organizations. She has served as a representative for women’s cricket in the country and firmly supports its growth. Siriwardene‘s performances have been recognized by the International Cricket Council, which named her the Women’s Player of the Year in 2014. She is very respected in cricket, and many young people who want to play cricket look up to her.

Shashikala Siriwardene Biography:

1. Real Name: Hettimulla Appuhamilage Shashikala Dedunu Siriwardene
2. Other/Nickname: Shashikala
3. Profession: Cricketer
4. Famous for: Bowling skills
5. Best Performance: 4-11 against Pakistan
6. Shashikala Siriwardene Net Worth: $4 million- $6 million
7. Shashikala Siriwardene Salary: $80K – $85k
8. Instagram Handle: shashikalasiriwardena14

Shashikala Siriwardene Physical Status:

1. Height: 6’0″ 
2. Weight: 70 Kgs

Shashikala Siriwardene Personal Life:

1. Date Of Birth: February 14, 1985
2. Place Of Birth: Colombo, Sri Lanka
3. Nationality: Sri Lanka
4. Hometown: Colombo, Sri Lanka
5. College: President’s College, Sri Jayawardenapura Kotte

Shashikala Siriwardene Career Statistics:

ODI Debut: SL WMN vs. WI WMN at Kingstown – March 13, 2003

T20 Debut: SL WMN vs WI WMN at Cayon – April 21, 2010

Shashikala Siriwardene Achievements:

• In 2005-06, when she was bowling in Karachi for the women’s Asia Cup, her best numbers were 4-11 against Pakistan. In the next women’s Asia Cup, she played against Pakistan with a score of 4-34.
• She was the first and only woman to take 100 wickets in a one-day cricket match.
• With a score of more than 660 in 45 matches, she is only second to Chamari Atapattu in the game’s shortest format.
• With 44 wickets and a bowling average below 20, her career as a bowler pale compared to the others. While she was captain, their Twenty20 International victory percentage was 31%.
• In 2016, she was honored as Sri Lanka Cricket’s top all-around Player.

Here are some of the lesser-known facts about Shashikala Siriwardene:

• For Sri Lanka, she is the only Player to collect 100 wickets in one-day internationals.
• Shashikala was the only female cricketer in the “Daraz World Cup Payback” in November 2021, analysing the impending ICC Men’s T20 World Cup with Sanath Jayasuriya, Russel Arnold, Upul Tharanga, Angelo Matthews, and others.
• As the founder of the first Lankan Girls Cricket Academy at the Mercantile Cricket Association, she is widely considered the living patron saint of young girls who want to play cricket (MCA).

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